FIT2083 Innovation and research in computer science
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT2083 Innovation and research in computer science is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs MTH1030, MAT1841 or MTH1035 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT2083
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After FIT2083
2 units list FIT2083 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Or equivalent units
Prohibition: FIT2084, FIT4005
Overview
This unit equips students to be effective innovators and researchers in Computer Science. It introduces students to the issues, concepts, methods and techniques associated with IT research in general, but focuses on those most commonly used for research in Computer Science. It introduces students to professional practice and research ethics, the principles of research design, research methods and techniques of data collection and analysis appropriate to Computer Science. It covers oral and written communication skills.
Skills developed and knowledge acquired from this unit will prepare students to conduct and to communicate their own research, as well as to be knowledgeable consumers of others' research.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Clayton | Flexible |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Review and critique Computer Science research literature, research design and reported findings;
- 2
Communicate research findings, orally and in writing, in research settings;
- 3
Explain the ethical and professional issues that may arise in research;
- 4
Recognise the main research methodologies of Information Technology research generally;
- 5
Describe the most common data collection and analysis methods used in Computer Science research;
- 6
Select and justify an appropriate research methodology for tackling a specified Computer Science problem;
- 7
Explain the technical, professional and socio-economic contexts that motivate research, and the implications of research outcomes;
- 8
Plan, design and execute a simple research study.
Workload and teaching
Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
- Two 2-hour workshops
(b.) Additional requirements (all students):
- A minimum of 8 hours independent study per week for completing workshop and project work, private study and revision.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Alan Dorin
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT2083?
You need MTH1030, MAT1841 or MTH1035 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after FIT2083?
FIT2083 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including FIT2082 and FIT3144.
When is FIT2083 offered?
In 2020, FIT2083 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is FIT2083?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.