Computing Technology Inquiry Project
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 36 hours face to face + Blended
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2023 teaching periods
Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Prerequisites
Anti-requisite (similar in content)COS10011 Creating Web Applications
Aims and objectives
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.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate the use of database modelling techniques to design a normalised database, based on user requirements
2. Demonstrate the use of mark up and presentation languages in creating web based applications
3. Describe the interaction between components of a web application, and comment on issues related to privacy, security, environmental sustainability, commercial and social issues
4. Conduct a comparative analysis of contemporary approaches to developing Internet applications, their purpose, internal architectures, and related issues
5. Apply project management skills to set goals, manage time, and write project management plans
6. Apply team frameworks and communicate within teams and stakeholders using appropriate verbal, written, and technological approaches
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Live Online Lecture | 1 | 12 | 12 |
On Campus Class Facilitator Meetings | 1 | 12 | 12 |
On Campus Workshop | 2 | 12 | 24 |
Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 8.5 | 12 | 102 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Assessment
Types | Individual/Group Role | Weighting | Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) |
Portfolio | Individual/Group | 100% | 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
- Environmental sustainability
Study resources
- Reading materials.
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required texts will be made available in the Unit Outline.