UnitLevel 9Postgraduate

FIT9136 Introduction to Python programming

Faculty of Information Technology

FIT9136 Introduction to Python programming is a level 9, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 13 units, leading on to 30 units in all.

Credit points: 6
Offered in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2; Clayton, Malaysia
Assessment: No exam; 13 tasks
Workload: 144 hours; per semester

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Overview

This unit introduces programming fundamentals using the Python language. It will present fundamental programming control structures, built-in and complex datatypes, mechanisms for modularity, and the use of basic libraries. You will also be introduced to good programming practices and programming in teams.

Offerings in 2026

Teaching period	Campus	Mode
First semester	Clayton	Flexible
First semester	Malaysia	Evening
Second semester	Clayton	Flexible
Second semester	Malaysia	Evening

Assessment

Assignment 1 ProjectProject
20%
Assignment 2 ProjectProject
30%
In-class test 1Quiz / Test
5%
In-class test 2Quiz / Test
15%
In-class test 3Quiz / Test
15%
Discussion 1Demonstration
5%
Discussion 2Demonstration
10%
Assignment 1 ProjectProject
25%
Assignment 1 In-class testQuiz / Test
10%
Assignment 2 ProjectProject
30%
Assignment 2 In-class testQuiz / Test
10%
Assignment 3 ProjectProject
15%
Assignment 3 In-class testQuiz / Test
10%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1
Effectively use variables, conditionals and loops in computer programs;
2
Design, construct and test simple programs that include user-defined functions and data structures;
3
Write programs efficiently by discovering and leveraging libraries;
4
Implement good programming practices in a team, including unit testing, basic documentation and readability.

Workload and teaching

Workshops24 hours
Applied sessions24 hours
Teaching approachActive learning

This unit has a requirement of 1-2 hours per week of asynchronous learning.

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled teaching activities.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators: Dr Ong Huey Fang; Associate Professor Lan Du; Associate Professor Wai Peng Wong
Chief Examiners: Michael Gill; Trang Vu

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for FIT9136?

FIT9136 has no prerequisites.

What can I take after FIT9136?

FIT9136 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 13 units, including BFF5555, EPM5032, FIT5003, FIT5047, FIT5136 and FIT5145. Those lead on to 30 units in all.

When is FIT9136 offered?

In 2026, FIT9136 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.

How much work is FIT9136?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does FIT9136 have an exam?

No. FIT9136 has 13 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points: 6
Level: 9
Study level: Postgraduate
Faculty: Faculty of Information Technology

Type: Coursework
EFTSL: 0.125
Student contribution: SCA Band 2
Study abroad: Available
Handbook years: 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 202520262027