UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

FIT3164 Data science project 2

Faculty of Information Technology

FIT3164 Data science project 2 is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2026 in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia and Clayton. It needs FIT3163.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2026
Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2
Malaysia, Clayton
Assessment
No exam
7 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before FIT3164

Prohibitions

You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.

Prerequisites

Pass these before you enrol.

After FIT3164

No unit lists FIT3164 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.

Overview

This unit provides practical experience in researching, designing, developing and testing a non-trivial data science project. Projects involve whole or part of the data science process (visualisation, analysis, algorithms, etc.) but can also be software-based, or they may involve investigation of theory. Projects if software-based should cover analysis through design to implementation and testing. Comprehensive written documentation on the project is required. Students 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 unit is the second part of a 12-credit point project sequence; the first part and entry point for the project is FIT3163.

Offerings in 2026

Teaching periodCampusMode
Summer semester AMalaysiaOn campus
First semesterClaytonOn campus
First semesterMalaysiaOn campus
Second semesterClaytonOn campus
Second semesterMalaysiaOn campus

Assessment

  • Individual Vlog ReflectionsArtefact
    10%
  • Group Project Meeting Minutes & VideosWritten
    15%
  • Group Mid-Semester Project PitchPresentation
    25%
  • Individual Critique of Other Group PitchesDemonstration
    5%
  • Individual Critique of Other Final PresentationsDemonstration
    5%
  • Software Demonstration and Final PresentationPresentation
    30%
  • Final Written ReportProject
    10%

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. 1

    Evaluate and select research methods and techniques of data preparation and analysis appropriate to a particular project;

  2. 2

    Search, access, and analyse research literature as part of the process of developing solutions to problems;

  3. 3

    Work effectively in collaborative teams;

  4. 4

    Develop and test a substantial piece of software or perform a substantial analysis of data using software;

  5. 5

    Explain and reflect upon the purpose, operation, success and value of the developed project in writing and orally;

  6. 6

    Write a report explaining methodology, outlining their contributions and the contributions of others, and documenting the developed project from appropriate perspectives, for instance that of a user, researcher or developer.

Workload and teaching

  • Studio activities36 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 teaching activities.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Abhinav Dhall
Associate Professor Hamid Rezatofighi
Mr Soo Wooi King
Chief Examiners
Professor Markus Wagner

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for FIT3164?

You need FIT3163 before you enrol.

When is FIT3164 offered?

In 2026, FIT3164 runs in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia and Clayton.

How much work is FIT3164?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does FIT3164 have an exam?

No. FIT3164 has 7 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available