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Computing Technology Design Project
36 hours face to face + blended
One Semester or equivalent
Hawthorn
Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
Overview
This unit of study takes a project-based approach to a technical challenge provided by an external partner. Students apply design thinking to a data-focussed project. Students develop skills in their major discipline while working in a practical context with ethical, interpersonal and professional considerations typical for workplace environments.
Requisites
Prerequisites
COS10009
Introduction to ProgrammingOR
COS10005 Web Development
OR
COS10026 Web Tech Project
Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
03-March-2025
01-June-2025
01-June-2025
Last self-enrolment date
16-March-2025
Census date
31-March-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
24-April-2025
Results released date
08-July-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Apply a design thinking approach to understand and solve a stakeholder problem.
- Design and implement a project plan using industry standard project management and collaboration tools.
- Apply ethical, professonal and technical considerations in the development of the project (data management) solution.
- Effectively discuss project-related considerations and deliverables with stakeholders, using industry-standard tools.
- Identify project-related skills requirements, locate suitable resources and acquire the appropriate skills mostly independently.
- Contribute to the project development as a respectful and responsible team member.
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 | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
On-campus Workshop | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
Unspecified Activities Various | 7.50 | 12 weeks | 90 |
TOTAL | 150 |
Sarawak
Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
---|---|---|---|
Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 12.50 | 12 weeks | 150 |
On-campus Lecture | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
On-campus Class | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
On-campus Workshop | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
Unspecified Activities Various | 7.50 | 12 weeks | 90 |
TOTAL | 300 |
Assessment
Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
---|---|---|---|
Portfolio | Group | 40 - 60% | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
Portfolio | Individual | 40 - 60% | 1,3,5 |
Content
- Design thinking
- Decision making
- Team management and collaboration tools
- Database design
- Data storage and management
- Professional and research ethics
- Professional communication, including constructive feedback
- Developing an inclusive and safe team culture
- Major specific content as determined by Project
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.