Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4410 Certificate IV in Information Technology
Course Title: Apply mathematical techniques for software development
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 30
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
Please check your Canvas course shell closer to the course start date to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance.
The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in course requirements. It is advisable for students to keep in contact with their teachers regarding in-person course attendance.
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
COSC7400C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
520T Future Technologies |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2022, Term2 2022, Term1 2023, Term1 2024, Term2 2024, Term1 2025 |
Course Contact: Saud Khan
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4612
Course Contact Email: saud.khan@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to use basic mathematical methods and operations in standard computer notation, Boolean algebra, data types and computer storage.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTPRG442 Apply mathematical techniques for software development |
Elements: |
1. Establish task requirements 2. Manipulate number and character representation systems in a software development context 3. Manipulate algebraic terms and solve linear equations in a software development context 4. Construct, simplify and evaluate expressions and mathematical formulas in a software development context |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course the candidate will demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises and various types of assessments.
Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.