Useful links
Unit of study_
QBUS5011: Introduction to Programming
This unit will provide basic introduction to programming in Python for students, who have not been previously exposed to programming. This unit is oriented towards the practical application of Python in the collection, management and analysis of business data.
| Code | QBUS5011 |
|---|---|
| Academic unit | Business Analytics |
| Credit points | 6 |
|
Prerequisites:
?
|
None |
|---|---|
|
Corequisites:
?
|
None |
| Prohibitions:
?
|
BUSS6002 |
| Assumed knowledge:
?
|
No prior knowledge of programming or coding is assumed. Some knowledge of mathematics (at a basic level) is beneficial |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Describe and identify programming constructs.
- LO2. Assess business problems and identify those which can be solved with programming.
- LO3. Apply computational thinking to decompose and solve problems with programming.
- LO4. Plan appropriate data collection, storage and preparation procedures.
- LO5. Compare and evaluate programming methods and techniques for data processing problems.
- LO6. Compose best-practice programming solutions in Python.
Unit outlines
Unit outlines will be available 2 weeks before the first day of teaching for the relevant session.
- Key dates
Key dates through the academic year, including teaching periods, census, payment deadlines and exams.
- Student administration
Enrolment, course planning, fees, graduation, support services, student IT
- Expectations of student conduct
Code of Conduct for Students, Conditions of Enrollment, University Privacy Statement, Academic Integrity
- Academic appeals
Academic appeals process, special consideration, rules and guidelines, advice and support
- Learning and teaching policy
Policy register, policy search
- Financial support
Scholarships, interest free loans, bursaries, money management
- Study resources
Learning Centre, faculty and school programs, Library, online resources
- Health and support
Student Centre, counselling & psychological services, University Health Service, general health and wellbeing
