School: Science

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Applied Project
  • Unit Code

    CSG3101
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    30
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    A/Prof Martin MASEK

Description

In this unit, students will work in groups, under academic supervision, to develop a project proposal; undertake a background study; implement and document the developed solution or research outcome; and present to relevant stakeholders. As this is a capstone learning experience, students must undertake a project directly aligned to their course learning outcomes.

Prerequisite Rule

CSG2344

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Plan a project with stakeholders and define the scope.
  2. Communicate project goals, risks and benefits to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
  3. Implement an industry-relevant project.
  4. Critically reflect and communicate the outcomes of a project to stakeholders.

Unit Content

  1. Developing a project proposal.
  2. Review of relevant background materials/resources.
  3. Presentation and evaluation of progress reports.
  4. Managing project milestones.
  5. Managing scope change.
  6. Documenting project outcomes.
  7. Measuring project success.
  8. Critical self-reflection.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 14 x 2 hour workshopNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 24 x 2 hour workshopNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ReportProject Proposal20%
PresentationFinal Project Presentation20%
ProjectFinal Project Outputs40%
Reflective PracticeIndividual Project Contribution Reflection20%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
ReportProject Proposal20%
PresentationFinal Project Presentation20%
ProjectFinal Project Outputs40%
Reflective PracticeIndividual Project Contribution Reflection20%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Science

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Applied Project
  • Unit Code

    CSG3101
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    30
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    A/Prof Martin MASEK

Description

In this unit, students will work in groups, under academic supervision, to develop a project proposal; undertake a background study; implement and document the developed solution or research outcome; and present to relevant stakeholders. As this is a capstone learning experience, students must undertake a project directly aligned to their course learning outcomes.

Prerequisite Rule

Students enrolled in U65, U67 or Y89, must pass CSG2344.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Plan a project with stakeholders and define the scope.
  2. Communicate project goals, risks and benefits to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
  3. Implement an industry-relevant project.
  4. Critically reflect and communicate the outcomes of a project to stakeholders.

Unit Content

  1. Developing a project proposal.
  2. Review of relevant background materials/resources.
  3. Presentation and evaluation of progress reports.
  4. Managing project milestones.
  5. Managing scope change.
  6. Documenting project outcomes.
  7. Measuring project success.
  8. Critical self-reflection.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 14 x 2 hour workshopNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 24 x 2 hour workshopNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l

Additional Learning Experience Information

This is a capstone project unit designed to create an authentic learning experience for students undertaking a project directly aligned to their course learning outcomes where students can demonstrate the discipline knowledge and skills acquired throughout their degree. As such, this unit is not considered as part of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) requests. Students will normally be expected to work in groups of four to five.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ReportProject Proposal20%
PresentationFinal Project Presentation20%
ProjectFinal Project Outputs40%
Reflective PracticeIndividual Project Contribution Reflection20%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
ReportProject Proposal20%
PresentationFinal Project Presentation20%
ProjectFinal Project Outputs40%
Reflective PracticeIndividual Project Contribution Reflection20%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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