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COMP588 Information Technology Project

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 On line
Armidale Trimester 1 On Campus
Armidale Trimester 2 On line
Armidale Trimester 2 On Campus
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites 12cp in COMP units at postgraduate level
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s)
Unit Description

This is a one-semester postgraduate project in information technology. The student will be able to apply skills and knowledge in information technology to real-world situations and produce industry standard documentation and solutions. Projects will be undertaken by groups of students, as required by the estimated size of the problem.
Materials No text required
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 50%
Assessment Notes
Correct problem solution
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-2 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8
Assignment 2 20%
Assessment Notes
Installation manual and user manual
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 3 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8
Project 20%
Assessment Notes
Project diary
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8
Proposal 10% approx 1500
Assessment Notes
Project proposal
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. apply knowledge and skills in Information Technology to real-world situations;
  2. construct solutions using Information Systems techniques in a group work environment; and
  3. document IT solutions to industry standard.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
This is an important area of knowledge for IT professionals. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Communication in establishing requirements and in providing documentation. 		True True
4 Information Literacy
Unit involves demonstrating skills in information technology. 		True True
6 Problem Solving
Project involves solving real-world problems in Information Technology. 		True True
8 Team Work
Project involves teams. 		True True
   

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