Computer Science Project

This subject is not offered in 2013.

120 hours

OR

None

None

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.

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This subject is a capstone project for the Computer Science major. It consists of a semester-long project in which teams design, develop and test a larger computer application, such as a game-playing program. The objective for this subject is for students:

to design, develop and test an advanced software application;
to develop an understanding of the underlying theory from computer science that is relevant to this application;
to develop skills in working as part of a project team, and to learn how to communicate the results of that project to a range of different audiences.

This subject is a compulsory subject for the BSc (Computer Science) and is a study unit at level 3 for Bachelor Science program.

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

• Apply technical knowledge to a multi-faceted problem
• Work in a team to develop large-scale software solutions
• Systematically evaluate the quality of a software system
• Anticipate and avoid problems associated with team-based system development

The developed computer application (60%), of which 10% is for a progress submission around week 6, and 50% is for the final submission in week 10. This is expected to take around 60 hours.

A final report of around 3000 words on the design and systematic evaluation of the computer application which was developed (40%). The final report is due in the last week of semester.

To pass the subject, students must obtain at least:
50% overall;
18/40 in the assessment of the final report;
27/60 in the assessment of the computer application.

A component of the marks for the final report and computer application will be based on the individual’s contribution to the project.

ILO 1 and 4 are addressed in the lectures, workshop exercises and project work. ILO 2 and 3 are addressed in the project work and the preparation of the final report.

TBA

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

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

• Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution

• Ability to function effectively as an individual in a team

• Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to them

• Expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, capacity to do so

• Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning