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FIT4146 Emergent technologies and interfaces

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Michael Morgan

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Unit Code, Name, Abbreviation

FIT4146 Emergent technologies and interfaces (13 Sep 2011, 4:00pm) [ETI (13 Sep 2011, 4:00pm)]

Reasons for Introduction

Reasons for Introduction (23 Sep 2011, 3:18pm)

This unit is intended to form an elective for students enrolled in the Master of Applied Information Technology (MAIT) coursework degree.

Reasons for Change (11 Apr 2014, 4:24pm)

04/2014 - Updated Objectives to be consistent with expected Learning Outcomes format

20/2/2012 Added FIT3146 as a prohibition because FIT4146 is a 4th year level equivalent of FIT3146. Change to take effect from Semester 1, 2012.

Role, Relationship and Relevance of Unit (19 Sep 2011, 10:37am)

This unit will allow students to research cutting edge developments in information technology. The unit will place the technical skills gained in other units into a theoretical context and allow the students to gain the skills needed to adapt to the rapidly changing information technology environment. A learning contract will be developed for each student to allow them to demonstrate the application of their research to a practical domain in the field of information technology. An additional benefit of the unit is the opportunity to introduce students to research topics in the information technology field and to explore the possibilities for further research in Research Masters and PhD programs.

Objectives

Objectives (11 Apr 2014, 4:24pm)

Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  • Locate and critically evaluate information on current research in the field of information technology as it relates to such themes as Human Computer Interaction, Ubiquitous Computing, Social Computing, and Entertainment
  • Critically evaluate the impact of rapid changes in information technology on society, highlighting the pervasive and expanding range of areas on which information technology is impacting
  • Synthesise academic literature to present cohesive argument relating to the impact of new information technology on society
  • Communicate results of investigation to peers effectively through written and oral presentations, while correctly acknowledging and referencing source material
  • Apply theoretical understanding of emergent technologies to a practical project that demonstrates innovative exploration of new information technologies in areas such as Human Computer Interaction, Ubiquitous Computing, Social Computing, and Entertainment.

    • Unit Content

    ASCED Discipline Group Classification (13 Sep 2011, 4:00pm)

    029999

    Synopsis (13 Sep 2011, 4:00pm)

    This unit will focus on research into the latest developments in the field of information technology, including innovative technology developments involving human computer interaction, information visualization of complex data and emerging interface techniques. Students will learn valuable research and communication skills as they investigate and share with their peers the impact of emergent technologies and interfaces on society. The content presented in the lectures will focus on grand challenges in the field of information technology and on emerging trends. Students will apply their theoretical understanding to a practical project negotiated with the lecturer using a learning contract.

    Prescribed Reading (for new units) (13 Sep 2011, 4:00pm)

    Nil.

    Teaching Methods

    Mode (13 Sep 2011, 4:00pm)

    On-campus

    Special teaching arrangements (03 May 2013, 11:24am)

    Team teaching. Lecture held each week with all studios to follow running parallel. In Weeks 7-12 the studios won't be used and will be replaced with an additional 2 hours onto the normal lecture, same room if possible

    Assessment

    Assessment Summary (13 Sep 2011, 4:00pm)

    In-semester assessment: 100%

    Workloads

    Credit Points (13 Sep 2011, 4:00pm)

    6

    Workload Requirements (22 Jan 2014, 09:58am)

    Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:

    (a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:

  • Two hours of lectures
  • One 2-hour tutorial

    • (b.) Additional requirements (all students):

  • A minimum of 8 hours independent study per week for completing lab and project work, private study and revision.

    • Additional/Special Timetabling Requirements (13 Sep 2011, 4:00pm)

    Resource Requirements

    Software Requirements (13 Sep 2011, 4:00pm)

    Teaching Responsibility (Callista Entry) (13 Sep 2011, 4:00pm)

    FIT

    Interfaculty Involvement (13 Sep 2011, 4:00pm)

    Prerequisites

    Prerequisite Units (23 Sep 2011, 3:19pm)

    24 points of level 4 or 9 FIT units

    Corequisites (13 Sep 2011, 4:00pm)

    Prohibitions (20 Feb 2012, 12:37pm)

    FIT3146

    Research Interest (13 Sep 2011, 4:00pm)

    This unit has no research component

    Proposed year of Introduction (for new units) (19 Sep 2011, 10:45am)

    2012

    Location of Offering (19 Sep 2011, 10:45am)

    Caulfield

    Faculty Information

    Proposer

    Michael Morgan

    Approvals

    School: 21 Feb 2012 (Geraldine DCosta)
    Faculty Education Committee: 21 Feb 2012 (Geraldine DCosta)
    Faculty Board: 21 Feb 2012 (Geraldine DCosta)
    ADT:
    Faculty Manager:
    Dean's Advisory Council:
    Other:

    Version History

    13 Sep 2011 FIT Admin Data from FIT3146 copied into this unit
    19 Sep 2011 Michael Morgan modified ReasonsForIntroduction/RIntro; modified ReasonsForIntroduction/RoleRelationshipRelevance; modified Prerequisites/PreReqUnits; modified LocationOfOffering; modified DateOfIntroduction
    23 Sep 2011 Trudi Robinson modified ReasonsForIntroduction/RIntro; modified Prerequisites/PreReqUnits
    23 Sep 2011 Michael Morgan
    30 Sep 2011 Geraldine DCosta FIT4146 Chief Examiner Approval, ( proxy school approval )
    30 Sep 2011 Geraldine DCosta FEC Approval
    30 Sep 2011 Geraldine DCosta FacultyBoard Approval - GPC Executive approval and ADE approval granted on 26/9/11 to enable reporting of 2012 unit offerings.
    20 Feb 2012 Trudi Robinson modified Prohibitions; modified ReasonsForIntroduction/RChange
    21 Feb 2012 Michael Morgan FIT4146 Chief Examiner Approval, ( proxy school approval )
    21 Feb 2012 Geraldine DCosta FEC Approval
    21 Feb 2012 Geraldine DCosta FacultyBoard Approval - GPC Executive approval granted on 21/2/2012 to enable Semester 1,2012 implementation. Faculty Board approval has been added to aid administration in Monatar.
    21 Feb 2012 Geraldine DCosta Corrected a typographical error in the reason for change field.
    21 Feb 2012 Geraldine DCosta FIT4146 Chief Examiner Approval, ( proxy school approval )
    21 Feb 2012 Geraldine DCosta FEC Approval
    21 Feb 2012 Geraldine DCosta FacultyBoard Approval - Corrected a typographical error in the reasons for change field. No other changes made. This is just an administrative amendment,
    03 May 2013 Michael Morgan Clarified room requirements
    22 Jan 2014 Damien Moore modified Workload/ContactHours (bulk upload from CUPID extract)
    11 Apr 2014 Matthew Butler modified Reasons For Change; modified UnitObjectives/Objectives to be consistent with expected Learning Outcomes format
    21 Mar 2016 Jeanette Niehus Admin: modified Chief Examiner

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