ICT and Engineering Research Methods (9826.2)

This unit introduces the nature of research and examines the various research approaches, methods and techniques that are applicable in the fields of ICT (information and communication technology) and engineering. It discusses the scientific, interpretivist, engineering and non-empirical forms of research; techniques of data collection (experiment, field work, survey, case study, artefact construction) and data analysis; and research issues such as research validity, reliability, triangulation, generalization and limitations. This unit will be co-taught with Inf. Sc. Research Methodology PG, 6797.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Discuss issues of research and knowledge creation;
2. Apply appropriate research methods to research problems;
3. Critique research methodologies; and
4. Design a research program.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
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

This unit is only available to students enrolled in the 106JA Bachelor of Engineering in Network and Software Engineering or 344JA Bachelor of Engineering in Network and Software Engineering (Honours) or ETB001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).

Students must have passed as least 72 credit points in the course.

Students in 106JA Bachelor of Engineering in Network and Software Engineering must also have a GPA of 5.00 or above.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

6797 Inf. Sc. Research Methodology PG.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.