INFO1112 Computing 1B OS and Network Platforms (University of Sydney): rated 3.0/5 overall across 33 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
INFO1112 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Engineering in Computer Science. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 计算1B：操作系统与网络平台
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Computer Science
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
The unit introduces principles and concepts of modern computer systems, including mobile computers and the Internet, to provide students with fundamental knowledge of the environments in which modern, networked applications operate. Students will have basic knowledge to understand how computers work and are aware of principles and concepts they are likely to encounter in their career.
INFO1112 has 33 scored reviews: overall 3.0/5 · usefulness 4.3 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 3 StudentVIP reviews (average 4.3 stars); 30 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 2.9/5).
On Reddit: "A majority of units in the school of comp sci only run in a specific semester so you have to plan your degree accordingly. And if you are not insanely adept at programming, i dont think you should do INFO1112 right away because this unit is a beast. Yes, overlapping core units a…"
On Reddit: "I am entering my 2nd year of the same degree and i swear to god i have not spent a dime on getting any book at all. If you go to the unit outlines, they often tell you what books are in the required readings but reading them is really optional and really, quizzes and exams only …"
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Q: Is INFO1112 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 33 reviews: usefulness 4.3/5, overall 3.0/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches INFO1112, and when is it offered?
A: INFO1112 is taught by the Faculty of Engineering. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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