INFO20002 Foundations of Informatics
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Not running in 2026.
- Final exam 60%: exam-heavy
- 40% group work
Is INFO20002 hard?
INFO20002: About average. Not running in 2026, so it isn't on the lists. Makes it harder: Final exam 60%, You must pass the exam on its own, 1 other hurdle task. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Working with data using spreadsheets, building basic web pages with HTML/CSS, and scripting web data.
After it you can
- Manipulate large data sets with ICT tools
- Work with live web-based data
- Build simple web pages with HTML and CSS
What you need first
COMP10001 or VCE Algorithmics (or equivalent) or a programming competency test
Can’t be taken together with
How it’s assessed
Projects 40%, Final exam 60%
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Quick answers
- When is INFO20002 offered?
- Not running in 2026.
- What do I need before taking INFO20002?
- Needs COMP10001 or VCE Algorithmics (or equivalent) or a programming competency test.
- Does INFO20002 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 60% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Projects 40%, Final exam 60%.
- Can I take INFO20002 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- Can I rate INFO20002?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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