Software Project (COMP90082)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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AIMS

This subject gives students in the Master of Information Technology experience in analysing, designing, implementing, managing and delivering a software project related to their stream of IT speciality. The aim of the subject is to guide students in being an independent member working within a team over the major phases of IT development, giving hands-on practical application of the topics seen throughout their degree. The subject also gives students a concrete understanding of teamwork processes and tools that underpin the practical aspects of developing software.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

Students will work in small teams to conceive, analyse, design, implement, test, and maintain a software product for a group of stakeholders. Workshops are tied closely to the projects and the particular phases of each project and will explore the application of theory to the project, including topics on: requirements analysis, software design, software release, communication, ethical principles, and software project management tools. Students will be required to demonstrate independence while working as part of a team.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this project, the student is expected to:

  • Design, implement, validate, release, and maintain a software product in their stream of speciality that achieves specific project goals using a repeatable process
  • Independently research and evaluate technologies for specific problems as part of IT projects
  • Work with stakeholders to develop IT systems to meet their needs while applying ethical principles and procedures
  • Integrate the knowledge gained in other subjects in designing and building applications for a real-world problem
  • Demonstrate effective teamwork and communication skills, including communicating technical outcomes to non‐technical stakeholders and using contemporary professional tools

Generic skills

  • Have the ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member
  • 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: 8 November 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
SWEN90016 Software Processes and Management
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

AND

No more than 75 points short of degree completion.

Corequisites


Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
COMP90055 Research Project
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 25
GEOM90043 Spatial IT Project
Not available in 2024
 25
INFO90008 HCI Research Project
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 25
INFO90010 Technology Innovation Project
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 25

COMP90019 Distributed Computing Project

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: 8 November 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Artefacts related to analysis, design, validation, and teamwork, requiring approximately 160-180 hours per student, due throughout the semester. All team members will receive the same team mark, unless there are exceptional circumstances to warrant individual marking. Specific timing of artefacts is dependent on the team's project plan, to be defined in coordination with their supervisor. Addressing Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 1, 3, 4, & 5.

  • 180 hours (of work required)
Throughout the semester40%

Final product, requiring approximately 80-120 hours per student. All team members will receive the same team mark, unless there are exceptional circumstances to warrant individual marking. Addressing ILO's 1, 3, 4 & 5.

  • 120 hours (of work required)
End of semester20%

Each student's mark will be based on their individual work, including: (1) the student's individual contribution to the project, assessed on the same quality criteria as the artefacts and final product; and (2) demonstration of individual competences on professional tools, processes, and communication skills. Students are expected to participate in team meetings and workshops and contribute towards artefact and product, requiring 80-100 hours per student. Duet hroughout the semester. Addressing ILO's 1 to 5.

  • 100 hours (of work required)
Hurdle requirement: Students must receive 20/40 to pass the subject.		Throughout the semester40%

Last updated: 8 November 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorEduardo Araujo Oliveira
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours36 hours, comprising one 1-hour lecture per week and weekly supervisory meetings
    Total time commitment400 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024
    Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024
    Census date 3 April 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024
    Assessment period ends21 June 2024

    Semester 1 contact information

    Eduardo Araujo Oliveira

    eduardo.oliveira@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorLucy Sparrow
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours36 hours, comprising one 1-hour lecture per week and weekly supervisory meetings
    Total time commitment400 hours
    Teaching period22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024
    Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024
    Census date 2 September 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail20 September 2024
    Assessment period ends15 November 2024

    Semester 2 contact information

    lucy.sparrow@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

400

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Last updated: 8 November 2024

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    The subject is delivered through a combination of lectures and weekly supervisory meetings.

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    CourseMaster of Information Technology

Last updated: 8 November 2024