ITO4133 Introduction to Python
Faculty of Information Technology
ITO4133 Introduction to Python is a 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology. It isn't offered in 2021. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ITO4133
No prerequisites or corequisites.
After ITO4133
1 unit list ITO4133 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit introduces programming fundamentals and the Python language to students. The unit provides a foundational understanding of program design and implementation of algorithms to solve computational problems. Fundamental programming control structures, built in and complex data types and mechanisms for modularity will be presented in Python.
Topics covered will include basic input and output, program control structures, basic data structures and modular program structures, problem solving strategies and techniques for algorithm development, iteration and recursion.
Offerings in 2021
The 2021 handbook lists no offerings for ITO4133.
Assessment
- Assignment 1Assignment25%
- Assignment 2Assignment35%
- Assignment 3Other40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
design, construct, test and document computer programs using Python;
- 2
recognised the relationship between a problem description and program design;
- 3
demonstrate how basic data structures and data types function;
- 4
investigate different strategies for algorithm development and evaluate these to select an appropriate solution to a given problem.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops12 hours
- Teaching approachOnline learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period 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 activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning and online engagement.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ITO4133?
ITO4133 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after ITO4133?
ITO4133 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ITO5197.
When is ITO4133 offered?
ITO4133 has no offerings listed in the 2021 handbook.
How much work is ITO4133?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ITO4133 have an exam?
No. ITO4133 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.