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= UNSW High School Computing = = UNSW Advanced Computing Course for High School Students =
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Subject - University Subject for High School Students. == Note: 2011 applications close shortly ==
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UNSW in 2009 will offer a first-year level university course for high school students talented in computing studies. ''Subject - University Computing Course for High School Students''
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This course is not a HSC subject substitution, but a genuine university course with the same content, assignments and exams as first-year students at UNSW. Students who successfully pass it will then be allowed to skip Computing 1 at UNSW and instead will be enrolled in an elite course. ''To - Mathematics Head Teacher, Computing Head Teacher, Director of Studies''
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'''Do you have an outstanding student with a strong interest in computing or mathematics?'''

Each year UNSW offers a limited number of places in its advanced first-year university level computing course COMP1917 to talented high school students.
Students will be taught by UNSW academic [[http://www.unsw.edu.au/news/pad/articles/2007/oct/Buckland.html|Richard Buckland]]. The course is designed to be stimulating, challenging, and lots of fun.

Videos of past offerings of COMP1917 are freely available ([[http://www.youtube.com/user/unswelearning#g/c/6B940F08B9773B9F|watch on YouTube]]).

This course is not an HSC subject substitution, but a genuine university computing course with the same content, assignments, and exam as taken by first-year Computing, Science, and Engineering students at UNSW. Students who subsequently enrol in a UNSW Computing or Engineering degree will receive credit for the course.
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 * For students in Year 11 (Year 10 and 12 applications will be considered if there are sufficient places and HSC studies allow the time)
 * No previous programming experience is required, mathematical insight is useful.
 * UNSW does not charge fees for this course. Any associated costs will not be covered by UNSW (transport to/from UNSW, etc). Students who do not have access to a computer at home will be given access to UNSW computers.
 * Students attend weekly tutorial classes at UNSW and selected local schools, held Wednesdays 4:00-7:00pm on the dates below.
 * Lectures will be viewed weekly via You``Tube or iTunes.
 * Students who obtain 85 or higher in the course automatically qualify for the elite computing program on entry to UNSW.
 * Passing this course is regarded as strong evidence of aptitude for those intending to apply for UNSW entry via the FEAS interview process.
 * We intend to record the tutorial class and material and post it on the internet in the same manner as the lectures.
 * Guardian's permission must be obtained. UNSW will not be responsible for the students outside of class time and have limited liability during class time.
 * Other UNSW policies apply (rules about cheating, copying assignments, etc)
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 * Available to students in years 10 and 11 (and year 12 if HSC studies allows the time)
 * Students must attend at least 80% of classes at UNSW, held Wed 4-6pm on the dates below.
 * Lectures will be viewed weekly via YouTube or iTunes.
 * Students must obtain a result above 65% to qualify for the elite course.
 * No previous programming experience is required.
 * There is no cost to enrol in this course. Any associated costs will not be covered by UNSW (transport to/from UNSW, etc). Students who do not have access to a computer at home may be given access to UNSW computers if prior arrangements are made.
 * Guardian's Permission must be obtained. UNSW will not be responsible for the students outside of class time and have limited liability during class time.
 * Other UNSW policies apply (for example, rules about cheating, copying assignments, etc)		 == Apply ==
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{{{
To Apply:
Email Brad Hall (bradh@cse.unsw.edu.au) with:
Name:
Email:
Mobile:
A 200 word statement about your dedication to computing.

}}}
Class dates (held at UNSW)
March 4th
March 11th
March 18th
March 25th
April 1st
April 8th
April 22nd
April 29th
May 6th
May 13th
May 20th
May 27th
June 3rd
}}}

Cheers,
Brad		  * 2011 [[HS1917|Apply!]]
 * 2010 ~- Applications for 2010 have closed -~
 * 2009 ~- [[/2009|Applications for 2009]] have closed -~

UNSW Advanced Computing Course for High School Students

Note: 2011 applications close shortly

Subject - University Computing Course for High School Students

To - Mathematics Head Teacher, Computing Head Teacher, Director of Studies

Do you have an outstanding student with a strong interest in computing or mathematics?

Each year UNSW offers a limited number of places in its advanced first-year university level computing course COMP1917 to talented high school students. Students will be taught by UNSW academic Richard Buckland. The course is designed to be stimulating, challenging, and lots of fun.

Videos of past offerings of COMP1917 are freely available (watch on YouTube).

This course is not an HSC subject substitution, but a genuine university computing course with the same content, assignments, and exam as taken by first-year Computing, Science, and Engineering students at UNSW. Students who subsequently enrol in a UNSW Computing or Engineering degree will receive credit for the course.

Details:

  • For students in Year 11 (Year 10 and 12 applications will be considered if there are sufficient places and HSC studies allow the time)
  • No previous programming experience is required, mathematical insight is useful.
  • UNSW does not charge fees for this course. Any associated costs will not be covered by UNSW (transport to/from UNSW, etc). Students who do not have access to a computer at home will be given access to UNSW computers.
  • Students attend weekly tutorial classes at UNSW and selected local schools, held Wednesdays 4:00-7:00pm on the dates below.

  • Lectures will be viewed weekly via YouTube or iTunes.

  • Students who obtain 85 or higher in the course automatically qualify for the elite computing program on entry to UNSW.
  • Passing this course is regarded as strong evidence of aptitude for those intending to apply for UNSW entry via the FEAS interview process.
  • We intend to record the tutorial class and material and post it on the internet in the same manner as the lectures.
  • Guardian's permission must be obtained. UNSW will not be responsible for the students outside of class time and have limited liability during class time.
  • Other UNSW policies apply (rules about cheating, copying assignments, etc)

Apply

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