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Information Technology Research Project (COMP90028)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Peter Schachte
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
Students undertake a research investigation under the supervision of a member of the academic staff and in the context of one of the departmental research groups.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
As a research subject, content is different for each student. Common content includes research methodology, literature search, and scientific writing, and giving scientific presentations.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)
The purpose of this subject is to allow students to get some research experience by studying a selected topic in detail under the supervision of a member of academic staff. The subject will provide research training and skills in:
- Problem analysis
- Design and development of complex software systems
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have the following skills:
- 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
Completion of 50 points of graduate level Computing and Information Systems subjects with an average mark of at least 70%, and permission from the subject coordinator. The 50 points excludes:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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COMP90007 | Internet Technologies |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90038 | Algorithms and Complexity |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90041 | Programming and Software Development |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
INFO90002 | Database Systems & Information Modelling |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
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.
Students need to obtain the approval of the degree coordinator on their proposal by the first week of the semester to be able to enrol to this subject.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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COMP90030 | Minor Research Project |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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25 |
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Hurdle requirement: Registration (online, via the LMS) of a project topic and supervisor, due at the end of week 1 | Week 1 | N/A |
A project proposal of 800-1000 words, due at the end of week 2, submitted to project supervisor.
| Week 2 | N/A |
A 15 minute presentation of the project, including answering audience questions.
| Week 12 | 10% |
A project report of 6000-8000 words, due in first week of examination period.
| During the examination period | 90% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Peter Schachte Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular contact of at least one hour per week with project supervisor. Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Peter Schachte Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular contact of at least one hour per week with project supervisor. Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Peter Schachte
Time commitment details
400 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
This is purely a research subject. There are two lectures of up to one hour duration covering the running of the subject and on how to give a research presentation. Additionally there are individual meetings with an academic supervisor of at least 12 hours over the semester to provide readings, give feedback on the student’s work and guide research direction.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
The key learning resource for this subject is one-on-one academic guidance.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
Individual projects may have some industry involvement. The skills of carrying out independent research, writing reports, and preparing and giving presentations are valued in industry.
- 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