Technology Enquiry Project
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 48 Hours
2021 teaching periods
Hawthorn
Higher Ed. Semester 1 | Higher Ed. Semester 2 | |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Aims and objectives
This is a project-based unit in which students work in teams to enquire and solve one or more challenges specifically designed and oriented towards technology. The project(s) must have a substantial emphasis on programming. Teams of students will have a staff member as a ‘facilitator’ whilst working on these projects.
Unit Learning Outcomes | |
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On successful completion of this unit students will be able to: | |
# | Unit Learning Outcome Description |
ULO1 | Have an understanding of programming |
ULO2 | Demonstrate reflective practice, and use self and peer evaluation |
ULO3 | Apply knowledge of programming fundamentals to technology challenges |
ULO4 | Learn collaboratively in a team environment |
ULO5 | Find, organise, and evaluate information on a range of topics related to technology challenges |
ULO6 | Demonstrate awareness of social and cultural perspectives that impact on learning and working in a team |
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods and assessment.
Teaching methods
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Activity Type | Activity | Total Hours | Number of Weeks | Hours Per Week | Optional - Activity Details |
Face to Face Contact | Seminar | 12 | 12 weeks | 1 | |
Face to Face Contact | Other | 12 | 12 weeks | 1 | Facilitator Meetings |
Face to Face Contact | Workshop | 24 | 12 weeks | 2 | |
Unspecified Learning Activities | Independent Learning | 102 | 12 weeks | 8.5 | |
Total Hours: | 150 | Total Hours (per week): | 12.5 |
Assessment
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Study resources
- Reading materials and references.
Reading materials
- Designing, writing, compiling, documenting, and testing programs
- Programming language syntax
- Structured programming principles
- Functional decomposition
- Performing Research
- Team dynamics
- Technology Project Management
- Technical writing
References
A list of reading materials and/or required texts will be made available in the Unit Outline.