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Unit Overview

Description

This unit introduces computational thinking, data analysis, and visualisation for students from any discipline. This stand-alone unit will use datasets and problems from different disciplines to engage students. They will learn practical problem-solving, data analysis, and visualisation skills using the Python programming language and its libraries.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 2UWA (Perth)Face to face
Details for undergraduate courses
  • Level 1 core unit in the Marine Science; Geochemistry; Marine and Coastal Processes major sequences
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) create algorithms using computational thinking to solve a range of problems; (2) write programs using Python to implement algorithms; (3) write code for data visualisation; and (4) utilise Python libraries for data management and visualisation.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) lab assignments; (2) tests; and (3) exam. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Jake Kendrick
Unit rules
Incompatibility
Successful completion of
CITS1401 Computational Thinking with Python
Contact hours
Lectures: 2 hours per week for 12 weeks
Labs: 2 hours per week for 10 weeks from week 1.
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.