Available in 2024
Course code

INFT4000

Units

10 units

Level

4000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course provides an in-depth study of a topic in computing at an advanced level. The topic is individually chosen to suit the student's background and aspirations, and will be offered either as a lecture course or as a reading course under the supervision of a member of the academic staff.Each student's topic must be approved by the relevant Program Convenor.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the content and context of an advanced computing topic

2. Apply advanced computing problem solving skills

3. Use sophisticated communication skills in the presentation of arguments or analysis of topics in an advanced area of computing


Content

In this course, students will be required to complete a single topic of study drawn from an area of computing such as:

  • Evolutionary computing, artificial intelligence/machine learning, data mining, computational models, human-computer interaction, human-centred computing, advanced interfaces, visualisation, image analysis, computer vision, cyber security, software quality and testing, e-health, health informatics, e-learning.

Students will confirm the topic of study with supervisors and the relevant Program Convenor prior to enrolment.


Requisite

This course is only available to students enrolled in the

Bachelor of Computing (Honours) [40283],

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Software) [12305],

Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) [40056],

Master of Cyber Security [40180],

Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) [40371] programs.


Assumed knowledge

Completed a capstone project in an area of computing.


Assessment items

Written Assignment: Written Assignment 1

Presentation: Presentation

Written Assignment: Written Assignment 2


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Course outline

Course outline not yet available.