COMPX101

Introduction to Programming

2025

15

100

A Trimester, B Trimester, and other teaching periods

Hamilton, Online, Hamilton Waikato College, Secondary School - Unistart, Hainan University, Haikou China, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China

COMP103

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This paper introduces computer programming in C# - the exciting challenge of creating software and designing artificial worlds within the computer. It also covers concepts such as the internals of the home computer, the history and future of computers, cyber security, computer gaming, databases, mobile computing and current research and challenges in computer science. No prior programming knowledge is assumed.

Teaching Periods and Locations

25A (HAM)
Paper outline
A Trimester :
24 Feb 2025 - 22 Jun 2025
Hamilton On-campus 67% internal assessment, 33% examinations
25A (NET)
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A Trimester :
24 Feb 2025 - 22 Jun 2025
Online Online 100% internal assessment
25B (HAM)
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B Trimester :
07 Jul 2025 - 02 Nov 2025
Hamilton On-campus 67% internal assessment, 33% examinations
25B (HWC)
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B Trimester :
07 Jul 2025 - 02 Nov 2025
Hamilton Waikato College On-campus 100% internal assessment
25B (SEC)
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B Trimester :
07 Jul 2025 - 02 Nov 2025
Secondary School - Unistart Unistart 100% internal assessment
25X (HNU)
Paper outline
03 Mar 2025 - 20 Jul 2025 Hainan University, Haikou China On-campus 100% internal assessment
25X (ZUC)
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15 Sep 2025 - 04 Jan 2026 Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China On-campus 100% internal assessment

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The practical programme must be completed to the satisfaction of the Convenor. HNU occurrences of this paper are exclusively for Hainan University students. Please contact the Division of Health, Engineering, Computing and Science for more information. HWC occurrences of this paper are exclusively for International Diploma students. Please contact the University of Waikato College for more information. The SEC occurrence of this paper is exclusively for Unistart students.

Timetabled lectures

25A (HAM) 25B (HAM) 25B (HWC)
Name Day Time Room Dates
Lecture 1 Tue 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM L.G.01, Hamilton Feb 18 - May 25
Lecture 2 Wed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM L.G.01, Hamilton Feb 19 - May 25
Lecture 3 Thur 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM L.G.02, Hamilton Feb 20 - May 25
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Name Day Time Room Dates
Lecture 1 Tue 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM L.G.05, Hamilton Jul 1 - Oct 5
Lecture 2 Thur 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM L.G.04, Hamilton Jul 3 - Oct 5
Lecture 3 Fri 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM L.G.04, Hamilton Jul 4 - Oct 5
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Name Day Time Room Dates
Lecture 1 Mon 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM MSB.1.13, Hamilton Waikato College Jun 30 - Oct 5
Lecture 2 Thur 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM I.1.05, Hamilton Waikato College Jul 3 - Oct 5
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Indicative Fees

  • You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Domestic
International
25A (HAM) $1,036
25A (NET) $1,036
25B (HAM) $1,036
25B (HWC) $1,036
25B (SEC) $1,036
25X (HNU) $1,036
25X (ZUC) $1,036

You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

25A (HAM) $4,834
25A (NET) $4,834
25B (HAM) $4,834
25B (HWC) $4,834
25B (SEC) $4,834
25X (HNU) $4,834
25X (ZUC) $4,834

You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Available subjects

Additional information

  • Paper details current as of 2 Jun 2024 02:10am
  • Indicative fees current as of 1 Nov 2024 01:20am