FIT4008

Reading unit ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader:

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2006 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2006 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: This unit is a research unit and an elective unit for the Honours degrees of the Faculty of IT. Due to the nature of the area of IT, a wide range of reading unit types can be offered to students. Some project components are of a practical nature and may involve some software development and/or experimentation, while other components are of a more theoretical nature.

Assessment: Assessment is determined by the supervisor. Assessment can include a written report or written formal exam. The student may also be required to present the findings of the research undertaken.

Contact Hours: Regular meetings with supervisor(s) over the course of one semester. Supervisor(s) will guide and monitor the student's research work and discuss progress, difficulties and outcomes during these meetings. Supervisor(s) will also require student to submit regular written work and interim reports on research topic.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) or Bachelor of Business Information Systems (Honours) or Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems (Honours) program. Enrollment in FIT4008 is subject to the approval of the ADE on the advice of the relevant Honours program leaders.