Review of BCS degree structure for 2011, specifically introduction of majors/minors

29/08/2017: Update to unit name as part of the redevelopment of the Bachelor of Computer Science Advanced (Honours) degree in 2018.

15/09/2017: Admin - Update to prereqs as discussed via email on behalf of the CE for 2018 implementation.

21/09/2020 Admin: Update to include new assessment and teaching approach fields as per Handbook requirements.

2/02/2021: Added weekly meeting to enable scheduling of regular weekly session. As discussed with the CE.

The unit is an advanced version of FIT3036 offered to students who have specialised in a particular field of study by undertaking a named minor or major.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

020103

This unit is intended to provide practical experience in 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 application problem will normally be drawn from the student's field of specialisation.

on-campus

Each student will conduct a research project under supervision by one of the Faculty's researchers. This provides the student with hands on experience in how research is conducted and introduces them to active fields of research in the Faculty.

Projects are assessed by individual project supervisors.

Assessment Contract - 100%: ULO: - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

12

Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:

(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students: One 1-hour meeting

(b.) Additional requirements (all students): As directed by project supervisor, the student will be required to attend seminars and other research group meetings and activities. The remainder of the time will be spent on individual study and completion of the project.

FIT

FIT2004, FIT2083