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BCS - Advanced computer science, Algorithms and software
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FIT3161 · Computer science project 1
2027 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 3Faculty of Information Technology
Overview
This unit provides practical experience in researching, designing, developing and testing a substantial 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. You are assigned in groups to a project supervisor. You will be expected to meet weekly with your project supervisor during formal lab sessions, and attend 2-hour project management seminars during the first six weeks. Other workshops relevant to research and development of the project will be held in the latter six weeks. The unit is the first part of a 12-credit point project sequence; the second part and exit point for the project is FIT3162.
Areas of study: Computer science
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Malaysia | Second 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 | Individual Vlog Reflections | Artefact | 10% | — |
| 2 | Group Project Meeting Minutes & Videos | Written | 15% | — |
| 3 | Group Mid-Semester Project Pitch | Presentation | 25% | — |
| 4 | Individual Critique of Other Final Presentations | Demonstration | 5% | — |
| 5 | Individual Critique of Other Group Pitches | Demonstration | 5% | — |
| 6 | Group Final Proposal Presentation | Presentation | 30% | — |
| 7 | Project Proposal Report | Written | 10% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
prerequisite
Learning outcomes
- Recognise the factors essential for professional management of software projects, including ethical conduct, teamwork and interpersonal communication
- Construct a project proposal
- Evaluate research methods and techniques of data collection and analysis to select those appropriate for a particular project
- Identify and analyse relevant research literature as part of the process of developing solutions to problems
- Develop effective collaboration skills to operate effectively as a member of a development and research team
- Communicate the deliverables of a project in written and oral form to an appropriate audience
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 |
|---|---|
| Studio activities | 36 hours |
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