INFT6900
20 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
The Project represents the culmination of study within the Master of Information Technology. The project course provides students the opportunity to apply and extend material learned throughout the remainder of the program. Assessment is by submission of project final report and a piece of applied work. Projects are undertaken in groups. This emphasises the dimension of team work within the program and highlights the real world nature of project work within the ICT industry. Working in teams enables completion of a large, relatively unstructured "assignment" over the course of the trimester. The projects undertaken span a diverse range of topics, including theoretical, simulation and software development, and vary from year to year. The emphasis is necessarily on facilitating student learning in technical and project management spheres.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Trimester 3 - 2024
Singapore NAIHE
- Trimester 3 - 2024
Online
- Trimester 3 - 2024
Sydney Elizabeth Street
- Trimester 3 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Research and critical evaluation of technical information about information technology topics
2. Technical knowledge in software development
3. Time and resource management skills
4. Preparation and presentation of information to engineers and other professionals
5. Effective team skills
Content
This course will be conducted largely as a group project under the direct supervision of a member of academic staff. The specific project topic undertaken will reflect the common interests and expertise of the student(s) and supervisor. Students will be required to:
- perform a literature search to review current knowledge and developments in the chosen technical area;
- undertake detailed technical work in the chosen area using one or more of:
- theoretical studies
- computer simulations
- software development
3. produce progress reports or maintain a professional journal to establish work completed, and to schedule additional work within the time frame specified for the project;
4. prepare a formal report describing the work undertaken and results obtained;
5. provide a formal presentation and demonstration of the project.
Requisite
To enrol in this course you must have successfully completed INFO6001,INFO6030, INFT6304, INFT6800, and SENG6110
Assessment items
Literature Review: Literature review
Report: Scoping Document
Project: Final Project
Contact hours
Trimester 3 - 2024 - Callaghan
Computer Lab-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Trimester 3 - 2024 - Singapore NAIHE
Trimester 3 - 2024 - Online
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Trimester 3 - 2024 - Sydney Elizabeth Street
Computer Lab-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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