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Software Development Studio 1

Undergraduate | UNE-COSC101 | 2023

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Learn how to design and build interactive software. You’ll explore how teams work together in collaborative practices, then tackle group software development tasks and individual programming tasks. Incorporate design principles and a range of technologies.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
16 weeks

FEE-HELP available

Software Development Studio 1

About this subject

  • Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:

    1. explain how data and information is represented within a computer system and how it is manipulated to solve problems in a range of disciplines;
    2. solve problems and design software solutions using a high-level programming language and a range of technologies, protocols and algorithms;
    3. apply basic collaborative software development practices to work effectively with team members on small-scale software development projects;
    4. understand basic interaction design principles and apply these to the development of interactive software; and
    5. demonstrate effectively written and oral communication skills to convey information, approaches and design decisions to a range of audiences.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Additional requirements

  • Equipment requirements - 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).
  • Software requirements - 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. Please refer students to link for requirements: http://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
  • Other 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.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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