Technology Project PG (9786.2)

Please note these are the 2021 details for this unit
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EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Science And Technology
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Academic Program Area - Technology Post Graduate Level Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
The unit integrates the theory, knowledge, and skills learned in the individual units of the course. It offers students the opportunity to further develop their independent research skills in appraise, propose, justify, and defend solutions to contemporary real life ICT problems. Through the procress, students will reflect, synthesize and apply the professional and the generic skills learned; in particular, students will reinforce and further develop their team working skills, project management skills, and critical thinking and problem solving skills. Through working on the projects, the unit is aiming at transforming the mindsets of the students from coursework study to performing professional tasks and also communicating new findings, solutions, and skills.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Analyse a problem related to the latest development and challenges in the ICT industry formulate solutions, and justify the solutions proposed;
2. Interpret and transmit knowledge gained from proposals and solutions given or papers published in the literature;
3. Plan and implement an ICT project taking into consideration professional practice, code of ethics and professional standards of the industry;
4. Illustrate, evaluate and synthesise the context of ICT projects, such as social and economic constraints, legal and ethical issues, risk and benefit balance, technology availability and stakeholders' acceptance; and
5. Demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility, and also professional skills, such as teamwork, communication and project management in the development of an ICT project, including an understanding of the role of professional bodies and societies.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development


Prerequisites

Completed 24 credit points of the course 846AA Master of Information Technology OR 973AA Master of Information Technology and Systems.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
Not available

Required texts

No required text. Students can consult any standard and relevant texts on the following topics: project management, requirement analysis, risk management, agile development, quality assurance and testing, time management, stakeholder analysis, communication and presentations.     

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Late submission

Late submission of assignments without an approved extension will result in a penalty of 5% reduced marks from the total available, per calendar day late. An assignment submitted over 7 days late will not be accepted unless a special arrangement is made with supervisor/ convener.

Academic Integrity Module completion is required for a pass grade in the unit (and non-completion of this assessment in a unit will result in an NC grade, regardless of the students' final numerical result).

Special assessment requirements

Pass grade

In order to pass this unit, students must achieve an overall pass (50 out of 100) of the total final moderated marks (which includes individual grades). Moderated marks  will be calculated based on the formula provided under 'Peer Evaluation'. 

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

ITS Capstone Project Expo

The ITS Capstone Project Expo will showcase a mix of student groups presenting, showcasing posters and displaying demos on the expo day, which will be judged by a panel from the industry. Out of all the capstone projects of the semester, three categories (ten groups in each category) of projects will be selected to participate in expo based on the final presentation/assessment by the supervisory/ examiner board. The categories are:

  • Best Presentation
  • Best Posters
  • Best Overall Project

Best from each category will be given an award from the school/ faculty along with a certificate. All the finalists will also receive a paper certificate signed by Dean.  Each group is likely to participate only in one category. However, exceptions can occur if a group is nominated for more than one category based on their performance in each category. 

Learner engagement

Workload

The amount of time you will need to spend on study in this unit will depend on a number of factors including your prior knowledge, learning skill level and learning style. Nevertheless, in planning your time commitments you should note that for a 3 credit point unit the total notional workload over the semester or term is assumed to be 150 hours. These hours

As the units are capstone units, students are expected to devote significant number of hours in the project activities. The following table provides an indicative guide of the number of hours students should commit to their projects:

Project activities

Hours

Attendance and participation of workshops (3 x6)

18

Meetings with various stakeholders (including supervisors/ sponsors)

7

Project initiation and planning including the completion of Project Plan

20

Project execution

50

Project management including the completion of assignment B, C & D

25

Project closure and presentation (Completion of assignment E)

30

Total

150

Inclusion and engagement

Inclusion and Welfare

It is strongly recommended that students who need assistance in undertaking the unit because of disability or an ongoing health condition register with the Inclusion and Welfare Service as soon as possible so that reasonable adjustment arrangements can be made.

Participation requirements

The professional nature of this unit requires active participation and group work at all learning activities for the successful completion of this unit . If attendance and group work requirements cannot be satisfied, it is recommended that you meet with your Unit Convener to schedule this unit for a future semester. Attendance to workshops and meetings will be recorded.   Lack of participation may result in your inability to satisfactorily pass assessment items and poor PEI (peer evaluation index) from your peers..

Required IT skills

Varies due to the nature of the project the student undertakes It is strongly encouraged for students to form teams with diverse skill sets. 

Work placement, internships or practicums

Some capstone projects may have some internship. It may involve real ICT practice in workplaces, and therefore, extra student responsibilities are required in addition to those described in this section.

Additional information

Intellectual property (IP) deed poll

Depending on the project sponsors /industry partners requirements and noting the contributions provided by the project sponsors/industry partners to this unit and project, students involved in this unit may be required to enter into a Deed Poll to assign any intellectual property created by the student to the project sponsor/industry partner.  Students are encouraged to acquire independent legal advice on the Deed Poll, the legal consequences of signing this and to clarify any queries or concerns they may have about signing the Deed Poll. 

The deed poll agreement template will be available in the unit Canvas site.