Unit information
- Unit code
- IFB240
- Faculty
- Faculty of Science
- School/Discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study area
- Science
- Credit points
- 12
Dates and locations
Teaching period | Dates | Locations |
---|---|---|
Semester 1, 2024 | 26 February 2024 - 22 June 2024 |
Gardens Point Gardens Point (Online) |
Semester 2, 2024 | 22 July 2024 - 16 November 2024 |
Gardens Point Gardens Point (Online) |
Semester 1, 2025 | 24 February 2025 - 21 June 2025 |
Gardens Point Gardens Point (Online) |
Semester 2, 2025 | 21 July 2025 - 15 November 2025 |
Gardens Point Gardens Point (Online) |
Fees
- Commonwealth supported place (CSP) student contribution amount
- 2024: $1,118
- 2025: $1,164
- Domestic fee-paying student fee
- 2024: $4,104
- 2025: $4,356
- International student fee (excluding study abroad students)
- 2024: $4,788
- 2025: $5,172
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Previous study requirements
- Equivalents
- CAB240, ITD240
Guide to previous study requirements
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