Overview

This unit of study takes a project-based approach to a technical challenge provided by an external partner. Students apply design thinking to a data-focussed project. Students develop skills in their major discipline while working in a practical context with ethical, interpersonal and professional considerations typical for workplace environments.

Requisites

Prerequisites
COS10009 Introduction to Programming

OR

COS10005 Web Development

OR

COS10026 Web Tech Project

Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
03-March-2025
01-June-2025
Last self-enrolment date
16-March-2025
Census date
31-March-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
24-April-2025
Results released date
08-July-2025

Learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

  • Acquire basic knowledge independently about the selection of suitable database technology as well as the design of databases according to relational and NoSQL principles.
  • Design and implement a project plan using industry standard project management and collaboration tools.
  • Apply ethical, professonal and technical considerations in the development of a database solution for a stakeholder.
  • Effectively discuss database storage solutions, alternative options and data storage and access requirements with stakeholders including issues such as data privacy and security.
  • Design and implement a database solution for a given purpose, including data access and manipulation as well as data privacy and security, according to project specifications in a team.
  • Contribute to the project development as a respectful and responsible team member.

Teaching methods

Hawthorn

Type Hours per week Number of weeks Total (number of hours)
Live Online
Lecture		 1.00  12 weeks  12
On-campus
Class		 2.00  12 weeks  24
Online
Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning		 1.00  12 weeks  12
Unspecified Activities
Various		 8.50  12 weeks  102
TOTAL     150

Assessment

Type Task Weighting ULO's
Portfolio Deliverables Group  40 - 60%  1,2,3,4,5,6 
Portfolio Deliverables Individual  40 - 60%  1,3,5 

Content

  • Decision making
  • Team management and collaboration tools
  • Database design
  • Data storage and management including challenges such as privacy and security
  • Professional and research ethics
  • Professional communication, including constructive feedback
  • Developing an inclusive and safe team culture
  • Major specific content as determined by Project

Study resources

Reading materials

A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.