Computing Technology Inquiry Project
Overview
This unit of study is a project-based unit in which students work in teams and aims to provide you with the skills to enquire and solve challenges oriented around computing technologies. You will also be provided with the skills to select and utilise appropriate computing technology tools to address these challenges. An Academic 'facilitator' will guide your learning towards achieving these outcomes.
Requisites
27-October-2024
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Demonstrate the use of database modelling techniques to design a normalised database, based on user requirements
- Demonstrate the use of mark up and presentation languages in creating web based applications
- Describe the interaction between components of a web application, and comment on issues related to privacy, security, environmental sustainability, commercial and social issues
- Conduct a comparative analysis of contemporary approaches to developing Internet applications, their purpose, internal architectures, and related issues
- Apply project management skills to set goals, manage time, and write project management plans
- Apply team frameworks and communicate within teams and stakeholders using appropriate verbal, written, and technological approaches
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Online Lecture |
1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| On-campus Class |
2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| Live Online Workshop |
1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning |
8.50 | 12 weeks | 102 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Practicals | Individual | 5 - 15% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Applied Web Project Part 1 | Individual/Group | 30 - 50% | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| Applied Web Project Part 2 | Individual/Group | 30- 50% | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
Hurdle
To pass this unit, you must:
(i) achieve an overall mark for the unit of 50% or more, and
(ii) complete the project to an acceptable standard.
A rubric will be used to determine if students have met the acceptable standard.
The rubric is available on Canvas; Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirements (i) and (ii) in full, will receive a maximum of 45% as the total mark for the unit.
Content
- Database modelling techniques
- Internet applications
- Server scripting and database access
- Project planning
- Professional communication
- Teamwork framework
- Finding information and professional referencing
- Digital sustainability
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.