Course Title: Apply mathematical techniques for software development

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

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Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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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

Course Contact: Geetu Sharma

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4381

Course Contact Email: geetu.sharma@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

In this course you will gain 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 you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.


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, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.