ITO4133 Introduction to Python
Faculty of Information Technology
ITO4133 Introduction to Python is a level 4, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 10 units, leading on to 17 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Other periods
- Monash Online
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ITO4133
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ITO4133
10 units list ITO4133 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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Overview
This unit introduces programming fundamentals and the Python language to you. 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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching period 2 | Monash Online | Mo |
| Teaching period 4 | Monash Online | Mo |
| Teaching period 5 | Monash Online | Mo |
| Teaching period 6 | Monash Online | Mo |
Assessment
- Assessment 1Project30%
- Assessment 2Project50%
- Assessment 3Quiz / Test20%
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
- Workshops12 hours
- Teaching approachOnline learning
A minimum of 144 hours over the 6 week teaching period should be used to complete assignments, participating in discussions, private study and revision.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Trang Vu
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 10 units, including ITO5003, ITO5047, ITO5136, ITO5145, ITO5196 and ITO5197. Those lead on to 17 units in all.
When is ITO4133 offered?
ITO4133 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
Does ITO4133 have an exam?
No. ITO4133 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.