FIT3047 - Industry experience studio project 1 - 2019

6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

Undergraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Faculty

Information Technology

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Peter Serwylo (Semester 1)
Dr Steven Wright (Semester 2)

Unit guides

Offered

Clayton

  • First semester 2019 (On-campus)
  • Second semester 2019 (On-campus)

South Africa

  • First semester 2019 (On-campus)

Prerequisites

For students in the Bachelor of Information Technology (C2000) and BCIS (4307): (One of FIT1045, FIT1048, FIT1051 or FIT1053) and FIT1047 and FIT1049 and (one of FIT2001 or FIT2099) and FIT2002 and (one of FIT2094 or FIT3171) and (12 points of FIT units at level 1) and (12 points of FIT units at level 2 or 3) and must be core in the student's degree program and completion of a total of 72 points towards the degree.

For students in the BITS, BBIS and BCIS (pre-2016): FIT Undergraduate Common Core units ((FIT1001 and FIT1005) or FIT1031 or FIT1047) and ((FIT1040 and one of FIT1035, FIT1008, FIT2034, FIT2071, FIT2076, FIT2081, FIT2104) or one of FIT1002, FIT1045, FIT1048, FIT1051) and (FIT1004 or FIT2094) and FIT2001 and FIT2002 and (FIT1003 or FIT1049 or FIT2003) and (2 x FIT units at any year level) and (Any 2 FIT 2nd or 3rd year units) and must be core in the student's degree program and completion of a total of 72 points towards the degree.

FIT3047 is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems, Bachelor of Business Information Systems, Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences, Bachelor of Information Technology and related double degrees.

Prohibitions

CPE3200, CPE3300, CSE3200, CSE3301, FIT2032, FIT3015, FIT3039, FIT3040, FIT3038, FIT3025, FIT3026, FIT3016, FIT3017, FIT3045, GCO3819, GCO3700, GCO3800, GCO3900, GCO3800A, IMS3000, IMS3501, IMS3502

Notes

All students enrolling in FIT3047 Industry experience project in semester 2 must complete FIT3048 over the following summer semester.

Synopsis

In their final year of study, students are given the opportunity to develop new skills and apply the knowledge and skills they have gained, in the development of an IT application for a real world client. In teams, students design, develop and deliver an IT applications for a client, manage the project through all its development stages, communicate effectively with all project stakeholders and develop project documentation to a professional standard. Students also present their project work to academics and other groups, attend unit seminars, and contribute in a professional and committed manner to the work of their team.

FIT3047 is the first of two industry experience units for most majors in the Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems and Bachelor of Information Technology, and in the Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences and Bachelor of Business Information Systems. After successful completion of this unit, students must enrol in and pass FIT3048 to complete their industry experience project requirements.

Outcomes

At the completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. explain how IT applications are developed, including all aspects of the development process;
  2. explain the roles and responsibilities of clients, system users, management and developers in a development project;
  3. apply, in a practical setting, aspects of the theoretical work covered in their course;
  4. develop an IT application using a prescribed methodology, conducting all activities associated with the development methodology;
  5. work with clients or client representatives, communicating effectively with them to meet their requirements;
  6. operate effectively as a member of a development team;
  7. evaluate, assess and communicate both personal and team progress and learning, thus engaging in meaningful reflective practice.

Assessment

In-semester assessment: 100%

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:

  1. Contact hours for on-campus students:
    • 4-5 hours of seminars, studios, laboratories or supervisor meetings (depending on campus location)
  2. Study schedule for off-campus students:
    • Off-campus students generally do not attend seminar and lab sessions, however should plan to spend equivalent time working through the relevant resources and participating in discussion groups each week.
  3. Additional requirements (all students):
    • A minimum of 8 hours independent study and team work per week for completing a range of systems development activities.

See also Unit timetable information