Topics in Computer Science
Overview
This unit provides a flexible unit of study which allows the student to undertake a new, experimental, prototype, specialised coursework or research unit.
Requisites
Admission to the Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)
OR
200 credit points.
01-June-2025
02-November-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Investigate and explain a specialised or niche topic in Computer Science
- Analyse and evaluate information on an advanced, state-of-the-art, prototype or specialised Computer Science topic
- Communicate findings to others in appropriate ways
- Demonstrate autonomy and responsibility in self-directed work
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus Class |
0.50 | 12 weeks | 6 |
| Online Lecture |
1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning |
2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| Unspecified Activities Various |
9.00 | 12 weeks | 108 |
| TOTAL | 126 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Individual | 100% | 1,2,3,4 |
Hurdle
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all ULOs to a minimum standard, an undergraduate student must have achieved:
an aggregate mark for the unit of 50% or more.
Content
A topic will be chosen from a pool of advertised coursework or research topics vetted and approved by the unit convenor. Each topic will be supervised by an academic (who may be a researcher). The topic may have specific knowledge required as a pre-requisite. If the number of students studying a topic exceeds 6, regular timetabled classes may run.
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.