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Computing Project (COMP90055)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
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This subject involves in-depth investigation of a significant problem related to Computing. The subject also provides students with skills and knowledge for analysing and solving problems, and enhanced written and oral communication skills.
The subject is fundamentally a research-based project, giving a capstone experience and piece of scholarship to students.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Independently investigate topic areas relating to Computing
- Synthesise work related to the topic of study
- Write and present a proposal and report
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should:
- Be able to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
- Have a capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
- Have a profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship
- Be able to present work in written form; and
- Be able to present work orally and answer questions about it
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Enrolment in the Computing specialisation of the Master of Information Technology, with completion of 50 points of Computing and Information Systems subjects at graduate level excluding the following subjects:
- COMP90007 Internet Technologies
- COMP90038 Algorithms and Complexity
- COMP90041 Programming and Software Development
- INFO90002/SINF90001 Database Systems and Information Modelling
Students should negotiate a project topic with a project supervisor well before the start of each semester. Students should then prepare a proposal to present their case to enrol to the subject and also to document the project timeline and details.
Completing enrolment into the subject will give students access, via the LMS, to information about possible topics, supervision, and timelines.Students should negotiate a project topic with a project supervisor well before the start of semester. By the end of Week 1 of semester, students must formally register their project, using an online form available via the LMS.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GEOM90017 | Spatial Industry Internship | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Registration of a project topic and supervisor, due at the end of week 1, requiring approximately 5 hours (hurdle requirement).
- A detailed project proposal of 800-1000 words, due at the end of week 2, requiring approximately 25 hours, submitted to the project supervisor (hurdle requirement).
- A 15 minute presentation of the project, including answering audience questions, held in week 12, requiring approximately 25-30 hours (10%)
- A project report of 6000-8000 words, requiring 320 hours of work, due in first week of examination period (90%).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Coordinator Harald Sondergaard Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular contact of at least one hour per week with a project supervisor Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 8 January 2019 to 22 February 2019 Last self-enrol date 17 January 2019 Census date 18 January 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 15 February 2019 Assessment period ends 2 March 2019 - Semester 1
Coordinator Harald Sondergaard Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular contact of at least one hour per week with a project supervisor Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 - Semester 2
Coordinator Harald Sondergaard Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular contact of at least one hour per week with a project supervisor Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019
Time commitment details
400 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Computing - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022