Social Computing (INFO90007)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 2
Jorge Goncalves
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Social Computing is a field of study that investigates computing techniques and systems to support, mediate, and understand aspects of social behaviours. Understanding the principles and foundations of Social Computing is important because of the rapid proliferation of social systems, particularly those aimed at end-users (e.g. social networking websites, crowd sourcing platforms, knowledge sharing platforms, etc.). This subject will introduce you to key concepts and principles of Social Computing, and provide you with training to investigate how these systems influence human behaviours, how to improve current implementations, and how to identify ways to better support social activities and interactions.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of a range of social computing applications and concepts
- Demonstrate an ability to apply and analyse the different approaches to using socio-technical designs for supporting social behaviours and activities
- Be able to evaluate and create social computing applications
- Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary tools and environments for social analytics
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Option 1
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMP90041 | Programming and Software Development |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| COMP90059 | Introduction to Programming |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| COMP10001 | Foundations of Computing |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| COMP10002 | Foundations of Algorithms |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| COMP10003 | Media Computation | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Option 2
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- MC-CS Master of Computer Science
- MC-IT100 Master of Information Technology
- MC-IT150 Master of Information Technology
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Students are expected to have basic proficiency in computing, and familiarity with interactive technologies.
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Assignment 1 – Review: Individual report on different types of social computing systems, and how they differ in supporting social behaviours and activities. A report of 1000 words requiring approximately 10 hours of work. Due in week 3 or week 4. Addressing Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 1 and 2.
| From Week 3 to Week 4 | 20% |
Assignment 2 – Social System Design: Group project (3-4 students) involving the design of an application that supports collaborative and co-located crowdsourcing. A report of 2000 to 3000 words, requiring approximately 20 hours of work per student. Addressing ILO's 2 and 3.
| Week 7 | 30% |
Assignment 3 – Social System Implementation and Analysis: Propose and complete a group project (3-4 students) that entails designing, launching and evaluating a social computing application. A demonstration of the system lasting 10 minutes, requiring approximately 10 hours of work per student. Addressing ILO's 3 and 4.
| Week 12 | 20% |
Assignment 4 - Social System Implementation and Analysis: Final report describing the group work and findings. Due second week of examination (30%). Addressing ILO's 3 and 4.
| During the examination period | 30% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Jorge Goncalves Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 35 Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Jorge Goncalves
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 31 January 2024