FIT3162 - Computer science project 2

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Overview

This unit provides practical experience in researching, designing, developing and testing a non-trivial computer science project. Projects are generally software-based, although sometimes they may involve hardware development or investigation of theory. Projects cover the whole process of software (or hardware) development, from analysis through design to implementation and testing. Comprehensive … For more content click the Read More button below. The unit is the second part of a 12-credit point project sequence; the first part and entry point for the project is FIT3161.

This unit provides practical experience in researching, designing, developing and testing a non-trivial computer science project. Projects are generally software-based, although sometimes they may involve hardware development or investigation of theory. Projects cover the whole process of software (or hardware) development, from analysis through design to implementation and testing. Comprehensive written documentation on the project is required. Students are assigned in groups to a project supervisor. There are no lectures in this unit, although students will be expected to attend regular meetings with their project supervisor.

The unit is the second part of a 12-credit point project sequence; the first part and entry point for the project is FIT3161.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

S1-FF-CLAYTON-FLEXIBLE

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

SSA-02-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Prerequisite

Prohibition

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Associate Professor Bernhard Jenny

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Soon Lay Ki

Notes

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Scheduled teaching activities and/or workload information are subject to change in response to COVID-19, please check your Unit timetable and Unit Moodle site for more details.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

Evaluate and select research methods and techniques of data collection and analysis appropriate to a particular project;

Search, access, and analyse research literature as part of the process of developing solutions to problems;

Work effectively in collaborative teams;

Develop and test a substantial piece of software or hardware;

Explain and reflect upon the purpose, operation, success and value of the developed project in writing and orally;

Write a report explaining methodology, outlining their contributions and the contributions of others, and documenting the developed project from appropriate perspectives, for instance that of a user, researcher or developer.

Teaching approach

Problem-based learning

Assessment

1 - In-semester assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Seminars

Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning and online engagement.