COMP8715 is an annual course (6+6) that must be completed twice, in consecutive semesters.
Students will conduct a project, under supervision, that will act as a capstone to their degree program, and increase the depth of their knowledge in the computing area. The project will be undertaken in small teams. The activities in the course will normally include some combination of reading, writing, artefact construction and presentation, as appropriate to the project's topic. Application of research methodologies in literature review and evaluation will also be undertaken. Topic-specific learning objectives, project overview and assessment arrangements will be specified at the outset of the course.
To enrol in this course you must meet the eligibility criteria, which includes membership of a student project group before the end of week 1, where the project has been approved by the convener.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Apply the student's knowledge and implementation skills in the computer science, and apply this to an advanced and specific project topic in that area.
- Deepen their knowledge of computing principles and practice through undertaking the project.
- Learn any specific technical skills required by their topic, and apply them to project work.
- Apply and deepen skills in oral and written communication, and apply these in a project context.
- Apply relevant project-related skills, including project management, teamwork, ethics in research, knowledge of relevant research, evaluation and production of project artifacts.
Work Integrated Learning
Projects
This course gives you the opportunity to practice teamwork, working in multidisciplinary teams and problem solving and develop skills to compete and develop the best solution to a real-world challenge. This course is is delivered under TechLauncher.
Other Information
The course COMP8715 is a group project course. Students in COMP8715 may be required to share their personal information with a third party, including Host organisations.
If you elect to work on a project with a Host, the College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics will provide the Host with your name, your ANU ID number, your Academic Degree Program Level (e.g. Master/ Bachelor/Honours) and your ANU email address, as required. ANU will share your personal information only to the extent necessary for you to undertake your group project course.
If you do not wish to share your personal information as outlined above, please do not enrol in this course and consider enrolling in another course.
Indicative Assessment
- Three group project reviews (75) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Group Poster and Showcase (10) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Individual Reflection (15) [LO 2,4,5]
The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.
Workload
Annual course. Student enrolls in COMP8715 in 2 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
None
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
None
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you 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). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found 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 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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