COMP1200 Introduction to Computational Thinking (University of Queensland): rated 4.0/5 overall across 1 review collected on UQ Wall.
COMP1200 is a University of Queensland course taught by the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology in Computer Science. This page brings together its handbook details and what UQ students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 计算思维导论
Type: undergraduate
Credit points: 2
Subject area: Computer Science
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
This course introduces students to computational and algorithmic thinking and is intended for students who have no prior programming experience. The aim with the course is to provide a base for how computers work and understanding for what computational thinking is.
COMP1200 has 1 scored review: overall 4.0/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 Reddit comment that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.0/5).
On Reddit: "I agree that the 2026 requirements are better than pre-2026, with a few questionable decisions (DECO2500, COMP2200 I could see the point for). Without courses like DECO2500, I could see this becoming a more well, computer science degree instead of software engineering alternativ…"
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Q: Is COMP1200 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 1 review: overall 4.0/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches COMP1200, and when is it offered?
A: COMP1200 is taught by the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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