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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 IT Project 2

  • Unit Code

    CSG3305

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

This unit provides an opportunity for selected students to extend the duration of the project undertaken in the Bachelor of Computer Science or the Bachelor of Information Technology for an additional semester. This prolongation of the project is to allow for participation in CEED or other industry sponsored projects that require an extended period for completion.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 2 units from CSG2344, CSG3303

Students must pass 1 unit from CSG2344 and Students must pass 15 credit points with grade of at least GS1.CR and Must have course WAM equal to or greater than 65 and Students must pass 1 unit from CSG3303

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CSG3222, CSG3534, CSG3536

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse, plan, design, construct and implement a project in a structured manner whilst working independently.
  2. Demonstrate small IT project management skills including the selection and use of an appropriate project management methodology.
  3. Present a useful and well-documented project.

Unit Content

  1. Project development and management(commenced in CSG3303).
  2. Project grouping and proposal (completed in CSG3303).
  3. Project presentation and demonstration.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Under the general supervision of the lecturer, each student will either work alone on a small project, or alternatively, no more than five (5) students can work collectively on a larger project.

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 Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ProjectDevelopment and management80%
PresentationPresentation and demonstration20%

Text References

  • ^ Jalote, P. (2002). Software project management in practice. London: Addison-Wesley Publishers.
  • Rakos, J.J. (1990). Software project management for small to medium sized projects. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
  • Pfleeger, S.L. (1998). Software engineering: Theory and practice. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
  • Sommerville, I. (2000). Software engineering (6th ed.). London: Addison-Wesley Publishers.
  • Pressman, R.S. (1997). Software engineering: A practitioner's approach (4th ed.). New York: McGraw Hill.

^ Mandatory reference

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 IT Project 2

  • Unit Code

    CSG3305

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

This unit is studied in conjunction with CSG3303 Applied IT Project in order to allow student project groups to deliver large scale, industry relevant projects in the computer science, information technology, cyber security and science disciplines.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass CSG2344

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CSG3222, CSG3534, CSG3536

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse, plan, design, construct and implement a project in a structured manner whilst working in a team environment.
  2. Demonstrate project management skills including the selection and use of an appropriate project management methodology as applied to a technical or research problem.
  3. Present high quality project documentation.

Unit Content

  1. Project development and management.
  2. Project grouping and proposal.
  3. Final project delivery and demonstration.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Under the general supervision of the unit lecturer and the guidance of industry/university experts, student teams will work on large scale applied projects, reports or research activities.

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 Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ProjectProject development and delivery.80%
PresentationPresentation and demonstration.20%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
ProjectProject development and delivery.80%
PresentationProject presentation and demonstration.20%

Text References

  • Chemuturi, M. (2013). Mastering IT project management: best practices, tools, and techniques. Plantation, FL: J. Ross Publishing.
  • Hartley, S. (2014). Project management: integrating strategy, operations and change (3rd ed.). Prahran, Vic: Tilde Publishing and Distribution.
  • Kendrick, R. (2010). Cyber risks for business professionals: a management guide (1st ed.). Ely: IT Governance Pub.
  • Larson, E., Honig, B, Gray, C., Dantin, U, & Baccarini, D. (2014). Project management: the managerial process (1st ed.). North Ryde, NSW: McGraw-Hill Education.
  • Schwalbe, K. (2014). Information technology project management (7th ed.). Australia: Course Technology Cengage Learning.   Note: Seminal Reference.
  • Trim, P., Lee, Y. (2014). Cyber security management: a governance, risk and compliance framework. Burlington, VT;Farnham, Surrey, England;: Gower.  
  • Trim, P., Upton, D. (2013). Cyber security culture: counteracting cyber threats through organizational learning and training. Burlington, VT;Farnham, Surrey, England;: Gower.  

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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