Advanced Studies in Computing 3A

Subject COMP30013 (2014)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2014.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2014:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular contact (at least once a week) with the project supervisor.
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours
Prerequisites:

Permission required from the Head of Department (Computing and Information Systems) to undertake this subject

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Corequisites:

None
Recommended Background Knowledge:

None
Non Allowed Subjects:

None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Prof James Bailey

Contact

email: baileyj@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

The subject consists of advanced studies in computing covering material which is not otherwise available to the student. The details of the topics covered will depend on the course of study selected and may involve substantial system development.
Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this subject the student is expected to:

  • Broadened and deepened their knowledge of modern computing concepts and techniques.
Assessment:
  • One 800-1000 word project propsal, due at the endof week 4 (10%)
  • One 20 minute presentation of the project, including answering audience questions, held in week 12 (10%)
  • One 5000-6000 workd project report, due in week 12 (80%)
Prescribed Texts:

None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completion of this subject students should have the following skills:

  • Have intellectual curiosity and creativity, including understanding of the philosophical and methodological bases of research active
  • 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
Notes:

This subject may only be taken with permission of the Head of Department (Computing and Information Systems), and is regarded by the Faculty of Science as a non-science subject for students enrolled in the pre-2008 BSc or a combined BSc course.

Download PDF version.