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FIT2083 · Innovation and research in computer science
2027 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 2Faculty of Information Technology
Overview
This unit equips you to be effective innovators and researchers in Computer Science. It introduces you to the issues, concepts, methods and techniques associated with IT research in general, but focuses on those most commonly used for research in Computer Science. It introduces you to professional practice and research ethics, the principles of research design, research methods and techniques of data collection and analysis appropriate to Computer Science. It covers oral and written communication skills. Skills developed and knowledge acquired from this unit will prepare you to conduct and to communicate your own research, as well as to be knowledgeable consumers of others' research.
Areas of study: Advanced computer science
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research innovation and value | Project | 0% | Competency |
| 2 | Research implementation, analysis and documentation | Project | 0% | Competency |
| 3 | Research impact and community engagement | Project | 0% | Competency |
This unit has competency-based assessments, with the final grade awarded as either Pass (PGO) or Fail (NGO).
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
Learning outcomes
- Identify, review and critique Computer Science research literature;
- Communicate research findings, orally and in writing;
- Explain ethical, professional, social and environmental issues that may motivate or arise during and after technology-related research;
- Identify appropriate research, data collection and analysis methods for technology-related research;
- Plan, design and execute a simple Computer Science research study in which every aspect, from ideation to impact, is appropriately selected, justified, applied and assessed.
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 teaching activities.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Applied sessions | 24 hours |
| Workshops | 24 hours |
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