FIT3161 Computer science project 1
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT3161 Computer science project 1 is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs FIT2004 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 9 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
Reviews
No reviews yetNo reviews yet. Be the first to review FIT3161.
Requisites
Before FIT3161
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After FIT3161
1 unit list FIT3161 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit provides practical experience in researching, designing, developing and testing a substantial 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. Students are assigned in groups to a project supervisor. Students will be expected to meet weekly with their project supervisor during formal lab sessions, and attend 2-hour project management seminars during the first six weeks. Other workshops relevant to research and development of the project will be held in the latter six weeks.
The unit is the first part of a 12-credit point project sequence; the second part and exit point for the project is FIT3162.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Journal Entry 1Other2%
- Journal Entry 2Other3%
- Journal Entry 3Other5%
- Project Management Case StudiesAssignment10%
- Project Management QuizzesOther10%
- Project DesignProject10%
- Project Progress ReportReport-
- Presentation of Project PlanPresentation10%
- Project Proposal with Literature ReviewProject50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Recognize and execute the factors essential for successful systems development projects, including teamwork and interpersonal communication;
- 2
Construct a project proposal;
- 3
Evaluate and select research methods and techniques of data collection and analysis appropriate to a particular project;
- 4
Search, access, and analyse research literature as part of the process of developing solutions to problems;
- 5
Operate effectively both as a developer and researcher, both individually and in a collaborative pair-programming context;
- 6
Communicate the deliverables of the project in written and oral form;
- 7
Develop a collaborative project report explaining methodology, outlining their contributions and the contributions of other team members, and documenting the developed project from appropriate perspectives, for instance that of a user, researcher or developer.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Seminars24 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
Learning resources, including project specifications and project reading material, will be provided by the lecturers on Moodle. In addition, any research papers pertaining to the project will be available from the Monash Library.
Technology resources
Students must regularly check Moodle for announcements.
Software for coding and implementation of the project are freely available / downloadable in student labs.
Where it fits
FIT3161 is part of 1 area of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Kamalashunee Velautham
- Associate Professor Ting Chee Ming
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Bernhard Jenny
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT3161?
You need FIT2004 before you enrol.
What can I take after FIT3161?
FIT3161 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including FIT3162.
When is FIT3161 offered?
In 2021, FIT3161 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is FIT3161?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT3161 have an exam?
No. FIT3161 has 9 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include FIT3161?
FIT3161 is part of Computational science.