COMP SCI 7096A - Master of Software Engineering Project Part A

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014

A student undertaking the project component of M. SoftEng will enrol in this project in semester 1. This is a major software project as approved by the Head of School. The number of units reflects the scope of the project. It is undertaken as a group project. The project will be assessed as a single entity - the student receiving this mark for all the project courses in which they enrolled.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code COMP SCI 7096A
    Course Master of Software Engineering Project Part A
    Coordinating Unit Computer Science
    Term Semester 1
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 6
    Prerequisites COMP SCI 7007, COMP SCI 7015
    Restrictions Available to M Software Engineering students only
    Course Description A student undertaking the project component of M. SoftEng will enrol in this project in semester 1. This is a major software project as approved by the Head of School. The number of units reflects the scope of the project. It is undertaken as a group project. The project will be assessed as a single entity - the student receiving this mark for all the project courses in which they enrolled.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Professor Ali Babar

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. An understaning of core software engineering processes including agile process
    2. The ability to produced structured project documentation and reporting software artefacts.
    3. An ability to work productively in a team to produce software artefacts.
    4. An ability to work productively with clients on a regular basis and document meetings 
    5. The ability to produce substantial software that meets user requirements and integrate that software to be usable by clients.
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)
    Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1,5
    The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1,5
    An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 5
    Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 2,3,4
    A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1,5
    A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1
    A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 1,4
    An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    The School will provision resources as required by the project.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Weekly client meetings plus presentations as required.
    Workload

    No information currently available.

    Learning Activities Summary

    No information currently available.

  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    • Assessment it based on the project according to the following criteria
    • Production of high quality documents on testing, requirements and project deliverables
    • Production of agendas and minutes for weekly meeting
    • Organisation and outcomes from the weekly meetings
    • The following of a software process
    • Project outcomes.
    Assessment Detail

    No information currently available.

    Submission
    Project artefacts and documents are to be presented to lecturers and clients at weekly meetings.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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