FIT3144 Advanced computer science research project
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT3144 Advanced computer science research project is a level 3, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2026 in Full year at Clayton. It needs FIT2083 and FIT2004.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Full year
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for FIT3144. This is its 2026 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before FIT3144
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After FIT3144
No unit lists FIT3144 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Overview
This unit is intended to provide practical experience in designing, developing and testing a non-trivial computer science project. Projects are generally software-based, although sometimes they may involve hardware development or investigation of theory. Projects cover the whole process of software (or hardware) development, from analysis through design to implementation and testing. Comprehensive written documentation on the project is required. You are assigned in groups to a project supervisor. There are no lectures in this unit, although you will be expected to attend regular meetings with your project supervisor. The application problem will normally be drawn from your field of specialisation.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Full year | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Assessment ContractProject100%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
write a project proposal;
- 2
evaluate and select research methods and techniques of data collection and analysis appropriate to a particular project;
- 3
search, access, and analyse research literature as part of the process of developing solutions to problems;
- 4
communicate the deliverables of the project in written and oral form;
- 5
write a moderately detailed report explaining methodology, outlining their contributions and the contributions of others, documenting the developed project from developer and user perspectives.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops12 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week. You will be expected to hold regular meetings with supervisor(s) over the course of the semester.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor David Dowe
Common questions
When is FIT3144 offered?
In 2026, FIT3144 runs in Full year at Clayton.
How much work is FIT3144?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT3144 have an exam?
No. FIT3144 has 1 assessment task and no exam.