Study method
Online and other materials
Available loans
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Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
The University of New England is the only Australian public university to be awarded the maximum 5 stars for Overall Experience by the Good Universities Guide, 13 years in a row. UNE has delivered distance education since 1955—that’s longer than any other Australian university. Perhaps that’s why students continue to rate UNE so highly for student satisfaction and teaching quality. With over 170 degrees offered online, and more than 20,000 online students, UNE is the expert in online education.
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Subject details
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- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
No eligibility requirements
Special requirements
- EquipmentDetails - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media) Headset, including microphone (highly recommended) Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- SoftwareDetails - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
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Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
This subject introduces computational thinking and fundamental concepts of programming, sensors, data, and robotics for students who might not have experienced the joy of programming before. It uses visual languages and its own technology to introduce concepts quickly, and enable you to build powerful programs and creations. In the latter part of the subject, you will make the transition to working in text-based languages (e.g., JavaScript). Students are also introduced to mark-up languages (e.g., HTML), connectivity, and the Internet of Things. The subject is designed to prepare you for the study of professional programming languages in computer science or information technology degrees.
Assessment 1: Computational assessment. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-2 Assessment 2: Computational assessment. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3 Assessment 3: Computational assessment. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4 Assessment 4: Computational assessment. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5 Quizzes: 10 Quizzes at 3% each. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-6 Take Home Examination: Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-6
- Assessment 1 (10%)
- Assessment 2 (10%)
- Assessment 3 (10%)
- Assessment 4 (10%)
- Quizzes (30%)
- Take Home Examination (30%)