FIT2037 - Virtual collaboration and groupware

Offered

Clayton First semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

Virtual teams are becoming prevalent in global companies and groupware has made it possible for these virtual teams to communicate, coordinate and collaborate with their team members. This unit will survey various types of groupware and explore the pyschological, social and organisational issues in the development and implementation of groupware through case studies. Students will also gain hands-on experience in using and developing groupware applications.

Assessment

Assignments: 30%
Examination: 70%
Students must pass the examination in order to pass the unit.

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

24 points at first year