INFT4000
10 units
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.
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