This course exposes students to professional software engineering practice and leadership through the development of a software system for an industry, government or university based customer, or by engaging with the ACT innovation community and students across the university to create a software-based start-up business. Students will lead small teams to plan (define, estimate, schedule) and manage an appropriate set of activities to ultimately deliver a software product. The implementation part of the project will include monitoring, measuring, tracking, and managing change.
This course is taught over two semesters (2 x 6 units) and must be taken in two consecutive semesters.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Work as an effective team manager of a small team of peers to implement a software based solution that delivers measurable value to an industry or university client.
- Develop life-long learning through reflection, as demonstrated through continual reflection on the software development lifecycle and team work processes experienced throughout the year.
- Exhibit an awareness of and an ability to employ- team formation strategies and stages leading to the development of high performing, self-managing teams;- sound meeting practice; and- how personality traits can impact upon team performance and how to use individual traits to achieve the most from team work.
- Make and defend sound engineering decisions.
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with peers, supervisors and commercial clients/stakeholders.
- Creatively identify and implement a solution to a complex problem that exists within the domain of ICT.
- Participate effectively in project and artefact reviews with peers, supervisors and clients/stakeholders.
- Through effective implementation of appropriate activities and processes, demonstrate a sound understanding of the importance of project management, configuration and risk management processes when undertaking a software development project.
- Through appropriate choice and implementation of activities associated with each phase, demonstrate a sound understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Through appropriate choice and tailoring of standards, demonstrate a sound understanding of the role and importance of standards in software development.
- Co-ordinate and develop presentations, including demonstrations, to an audience of peers, clients and supervisors.
Other Information
Mapping of Learning Outcomes to Assessment and Professional Competencies
Indicative Assessment
- Three group project reviews (75) [LO null]
- Group Poster and Showcase (10) [LO null]
- Individual Reflection (15) [LO null]
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Workload
Annual course. COMP4500 must be taken in two consecutive semesters. Around 50 contact hours across Team Formation Day, introductory lectures, tutor meetings, project reviews and public showcase. Around 210 hours of group project work and individual study.
Inherent Requirements
Information on inherent requirements for this course are currently not available.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
None
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $4320 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $5760 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2197 | 24 Feb 2020 | 02 Mar 2020 | 08 May 2020 | 05 Jun 2020 | In Person | N/A |
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7192 | 27 Jul 2020 | 03 Aug 2020 | 31 Aug 2020 | 30 Oct 2020 | In Person | N/A |