Overview

In this project-based unit students work in supervised teams to inquire and solve one or more challenges specifically designed and oriented towards technology. The project(s) must have a substantial emphasis on programming.

Requisites

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
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
04-August-2025
02-November-2025
Last self-enrolment date
17-August-2025
Census date
31-August-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
19-September-2025
Results released date
09-December-2025

Learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

  • Assess the role of programming principles in a variety of settings
  • Reflect on practice via the application of self- and peer-evaluation
  • Apply knowledge of advanced programming fundamentals to technology challenges
  • Demonstrate the ability to work as an effective team member using simple project management tools
  • Find, organise, and evaluate information on a range of topics related to technology challenges
  • Consider and reflect upon social and cultural perspectives that impact on learning and working in a team

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
Unspecified Activities
Independent Learning		9.50 12 weeks 114
TOTAL150

Sydney

Type Hours per week Number of weeks Total (number of hours)
On-campus
Lecture		1.00 12 weeks 12
On-campus
Class		2.00 12 weeks 24
Unspecified Activities
Independent Learning		9.50 12 weeks 114
TOTAL150

Assessment

Type Task Weighting ULO's
Application ConceptGroup 25 - 35% 1,4,6 
Project Demonstration/PresentationGroup 25 - 35% 3,4,6 
Project ReportIndividual 25 - 35% 2,5 
Research ReportIndividual 5 - 15% 1,3 

Content

  • Designing, writing, compiling, documenting, and testing programs
  • Programming language syntax
  • Structured programming principles
  • Functional decomposition
  • Performing Research
  • Team dynamics
  • Technology Project Management
  • Technical writing

Study resources

Reading materials

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