Technology Project PG (9786.2)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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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) |
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 skills2. 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
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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'.
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.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
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.
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