COMP115 : Introduction to Computer Science
This is the home page for COMP115, Semester 1 2012. COMP115 is the main introductory Computer Science unit, which provides a practical introduction to basic computing and programming concepts. Students will gain an understanding of, and practical experience in, computer programming; practical experience in implementing informal prose descriptions of problem solutions using an imperative language; an understanding of, and practical experience in, designing, coding, testing and 'debugging' simple algorithms; and an understanding of the principle of incremental development.
Other topics include the concept of program correctness, the differences between high- level languages, assembly languages and machine languages, the role played by compilers, the execution of programs by computer hardware. Together with ISYS114 Introduction to Systems Design and Data Management, this unit forms the entry point for mainstream computing units.
For information about COMP115 in general or this offering in particular, please consult the Handbook Entry and Unit Guide via the toolbar on the left.
As part of an ongoing trial in the Department of Computing, this offering of COMP115 will make extensive use of the Moodle course management system, including for delivery of class materials, discussion boards, online self-tests, submission of work and access to marks and feedback. Students should check the iLearn site (https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/MQ/) regularly for unit updates.
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- [01/03/2012] In order to have your weekly submission marked, you need to turn up in your enrolled practical class in the beginning and ask your prac tutor to mark it.
- [01/03/2012] There will the first weekly submission (1% per week in final assessment) due 9am Monday 5 March. Your solution should be submitted to iLearn assessment under "Week 1". The exercise for submission can be found at iLearn under "Week 1".
- [01/03/2012] Practicals start in week 1.