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Advanced Studies in Computing (COMP30013)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville) and Online
Please refer to the return to campus page for more information on these delivery modes and students who can enrol in each mode based on their location.
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Summer Term
Peter Schachte
Semester 1
Peter Schachte
Semester 2
Peter Schachte
Overview
Availability | Summer Term - Online Semester 1 - Online Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
The subject consists of advanced studies in computing covering material which is not otherwise available to the student. The details of the topics covered will depend on the course of study selected and may involve substantial system development.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
SILO1 - Have broadened and deepened their knowledge of 1-2 contemporary concepts and techniques in computing
and be able to:
SILO2 - Identify fundamental challenges in computing;
SILO3 - Analyse and design solutions for problems using advanced techniques in computing;
SILO4 - Communicate and discuss technical solutions to advanced concepts in computing.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have the following skills:
- Have intellectual curiosity and creativity, including understanding of the philosophical and methodological bases of research active
- 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
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Permission required from the School of CIS Director of Learning, Associate Professor Tim Miller: tmiller@unimelb.edu.au
A student will need a member of academic staff to agree to supervise the study.
AND
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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COMP20003 | Algorithms and Data Structures | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP20007 | Design of Algorithms | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Project Proposal - A detailed project proposal of 800-1000 words, due in Week 3, requiring approximately 10-12 hours of work, submitted to the project supervisor.
| Week 3 | 10% |
Presentation - One 15 minute presentation of the project, including answering audience questions, held in Week 12, requiring approximately 10-12 hours of work.
| Week 12 | 10% |
Research Project/Paper - One 3000 word project report, due in first week of the examination period, requiring approximately 130 hours of work.
| During the examination period | 80% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Summer Term - Online
Principal coordinator Peter Schachte Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Regular contact (at least once a week) with the project supervisor Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 5 January 2021 to 19 February 2021 Last self-enrol date 14 January 2021 Census date 22 January 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 12 February 2021 Assessment period ends 27 February 2021 Summer Term contact information
Peter Schachte
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Peter Schachte Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Regular contact (at least once a week) with the project supervisor Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Peter Schachte
- Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery
Principal coordinator Peter Schachte Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Regular contact (at least once a week) with the project supervisor Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Peter Schachte
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Subject notes
This subject may only be taken with permission of the Head of Department (Computing and Information Systems), and is regarded by the Faculty of Science as a non-science subject for students enrolled in the pre-2008 BSc or a combined BSc course.
- 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
Permission required from the Director of Teaching.
- 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