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Academic Overview

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will:

  • understand concepts from several areas of Computer Science not covered in their normal curriculum;
  • know where to find further information on a range of topics on computer programming and computer science;
  • understand, from their own experience, some of the difficulties that can arise in larger programming tasks;
  • be able to learn new programming languages and tools on their own, without formal instruction;
  • be aware of the diverse range of tools that can be used to solve computing problems;
  • be aware of the breadth of the Computer Science discipline;
  • have an appreciation of the nature of Computer Science;
  • have skills in using a programming language or technology not covered in their normal curriculum;
  • have experience demonstrating a computer program;
  • have experience giving an oral presentation of a computing project.

Graduate Attributes

Monash prepares its graduates to be:
  1. responsible and effective global citizens who:
    1. engage in an internationalised world
    2. exhibit cross-cultural competence
    3. demonstrate ethical values
  2. critical and creative scholars who:
    1. produce innovative solutions to problems
    2. apply research skills to a range of challenges
    3. communicate perceptively and effectively

Assessment Summary

Assessment is based entirely on a demonstration of the students project work, which will include oral discussion of the concepts and skills learned. The unit is Pass Grade Only.

Assessment Task Value Due Date
Final presentation Last week of semester (TBA)
Final demonstration By the end of semester
Final report End of semester

Teaching Approach

Peer assisted learning
This learning approach provides an opportunity of advanced exploration in programming that is in an area of interest to the student and the School.

Feedback

Our feedback to You

Types of feedback you can expect to receive in this unit are:
  • Other: Feedback from project supervisor duirng meetings, and from peers and other supervisors during the final presentations

Your feedback to Us

Monash is committed to excellence in education and regularly seeks feedback from students, employers and staff. One of the key formal ways students have to provide feedback is through SETU, Student Evaluation of Teacher and Unit. The University's student evaluation policy requires that every unit is evaluated each year. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the surveys. The feedback is anonymous and provides the Faculty with evidence of aspects that students are satisfied and areas for improvement.

For more information on Monash's educational strategy, and on student evaluations, see:
http://www.monash.edu.au/about/monash-directions/directions.html
http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/quality/student-evaluation-policy.html

Previous Student Evaluations of this unit

If you wish to view how previous students rated this unit, please go to
https://emuapps.monash.edu.au/unitevaluations/index.jsp

Unit Schedule

Week Activities Assessment
0   No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0
1 Information Session Room 135, Blg 26, Wed 27th, 3pm Project preference email due to Ann.Nicholson@monash.edu by 5pm Friday
2 Project allocations made by Tues 2 August First meeting with supervisor should be held this week
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7 Progress Meeting (date TBA): students to give a brief update to Unit coordinator and other students on their project and progress to date  
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12   Final presentations (date TBA); Final report due Friday week 12, but a later date may be negotiated between student and supervisor
  SWOT VAC No formal assessment is undertaken in SWOT VAC
  Examination period LINK to Assessment Policy: http://policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/
academic/education/assessment/
assessment-in-coursework-policy.html

*Unit Schedule details will be maintained and communicated to you via your MUSO (Blackboard or Moodle) learning system.

Assessment Requirements

Assessment Tasks

Participation

  • Assessment task 1
    Title:
    Final presentation
    Description:
    Oral presentation on project
    Weighting:
    Criteria for assessment:
    Students will be assessed on the quality of the presentation, in particular they should make it clear what the aim of the project was, the approach they took to the project and what they have achieved.
    Due date:
    Last week of semester (TBA)
  • Assessment task 2
    Title:
    Final demonstration
    Description:
    Demonstrate project to supervisor
    Weighting:
    Criteria for assessment:
    Something has been produced that is a solution to at least some part of the problem addressed.
    Due date:
    By the end of semester
  • Assessment task 3
    Title:
    Final report
    Description:
    Written report on what has been done for project.
    Weighting:
    Criteria for assessment:
    • Clarity of written expression
    • Description of project and its aims
    • Description of approach taken
    • Description of what has been achieved in the project
    Due date:
    End of semester
    Remarks:
    Supervisors will provide guidance on what the structure and contents of the final report should be, as this will be very project specific.

Examinations

Assignment submission

It is a University requirement (http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/conduct/plagiarism-procedures.html) for students to submit an assignment coversheet for each assessment item. Faculty Assignment coversheets can be found at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/forms/. Please check with your Lecturer on the submission method for your assignment coversheet (e.g. attach a file to the online assignment submission, hand-in a hard copy, or use an online quiz).

Extensions and penalties

Returning assignments

Other Information

Policies

Student services

The University provides many different kinds of support services for you. Contact your tutor if you need advice and see the range of services available at www.monash.edu.au/students The Monash University Library provides a range of services and resources that enable you to save time and be more effective in your learning and research. Go to http://www.lib.monash.edu.au or the library tab in my.monash portal for more information. Students who have a disability or medical condition are welcome to contact the Disability Liaison Unit to discuss academic support services. Disability Liaison Officers (DLOs) visit all Victorian campuses on a regular basis

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