COMP1511 Programming Fundamentals  
An introduction to problem-solving via programming, which aims to have students develop
proficiency in using a high level programming language. Topics: algorithms, program structures
 statements, sequence, selection, iteration, functions, data types  numeric, character, data structures  arrays,
tuples, pointers, lists, storage structures  memory, addresses, introduction to analysis of algorithms,
testing, code quality, teamwork, and reflective practice. The course includes extensive practical
work in labs and programming projects.  
Additional Information  
This course should be taken by all CSE majors, and any other
students who have an interest in computing or who wish to be
extended. It does not require any prior computing knowledge or experience.  
COMP1511 leads on to COMP1521, COMP1531, COMP2511 and COMP2521, which form the
core of the study of computing at UNSW and which are pre-requisites
for the full range of further computing courses.  
Due to overlapping material, students who complete COMP1511 may not also enrol
in COMP1911 or COMP1921.