COMP SCI 2008 - Topics in Computer Science
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code COMP SCI 2008 Course Topics in Computer Science Coordinating Unit Computer Science Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact 2 contact hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites COMP SCI 1104 Corequisites COMP SCI 1103 or COMP SCI 2103 Restrictions Available only to students enrolled in B. Computer Science (Advanced) Assessment Assignments and/or project Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Xinyu Wang
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Develop skills in independent project work and research 2 Acquire knowledge in a selected area of contemporary computer science 3 Improve communication skills in reporting findings of the study
The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers 最新糖心Vlog .
The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6
最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
2 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
3 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
1,2 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
May vary with topic but generally access to internet and computer.Recommended Resources
There are no recommended resources for this course.Online Learning
Will require contact with project mentor/supervisor, and formal presentation of work, but otherwise could all be done online. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
In this course, the student will meet regularly with the project supervisor, and (almost) every week with the course coordinator/tutor to discuss the progress of the project.
This course aims to introduce students to a range of fundamental research and project development skills. The course will be taught through a combination of meetings with the course supervisor and the project supervisor.
The meetings with the course coordinator/tutor are to assess the weekly progress of the project and discuss the expected outcomes. During some of these meetings, the student will make an informal presentation. The meetings with the project supervisor are to discuss the details of the development of the project.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Students are expected to spend 20 hours per week for a six unit course.
This includes approximately 3-4 hours of contact time per week, and approximately 16-18 hours of independent study time.Learning Activities Summary
Students will work closely with their project providers. In addition, we provide regular feedback opportunities.
The exact activities are spelled out on MyUni. Additional activities are added as needed.
Week 1: Introduction Week 3: Literature Review Weeks 7 & 8: Progress Presentation Week 12: Final Report Week 13: Final Presentation -
Assessment
The 最新糖心Vlog's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
* The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.Assessment Task Weighting (%) Individual/ Group Formative/ Summative Due (week)* Hurdle criteria Learning outcomes CBOK Alignment** Project Paper + System 50 Individual Formative / Summative Week 12 Min 40% 1. 2. 3. 1.1 1.2 2.4 3.2 4.1 4.2 4.3 Poster and demo presentation 20 Individual Formative / Summative Week 13 1. 2. 3. 1.1 1.2 2.4 3.2 4.1 4.2 4.3 Mid-term Presentations 20 Individual Formative / Summative Weeks 7-8 Min 40% 1. 2. 3. 1.1 1.2 2.4 3.2 4.1 4.2 4.3 Introduction and Literature Review Paper 10 Individual Formative / Summative Week 3 1. 2. 3. 1.1 1.2 2.4 3.2 4.1 4.2 4.3 Total 100
This assessment breakdown complies with the 最新糖心Vlog's Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy.
This course has a hurdle requirement. Meeting the specified hurdle criteria is a requirement for passing the course.
**CBOK is the Core Body of Knowledge for ICT Professionals defined by the 最新糖心Vlogn Computer Society. The alignment in the table above corresponds with the following CBOK Areas:
1. Problem Solving1.1 Abstraction1.2 Design
2. Professional Knowledge2.1 Ethics2.2 Professional expectations2.3 Teamwork concepts & issues2.4 Interpersonal communications2.5 Societal issues2.6 Understanding of ICT profession
3. Technology resources3.1 Hardware & Software3.2 Data & information3.3 Networking
4. Technology Building4.1 Programming4.2 Human factors4.3 Systems development4.4 Systems acquisition
5. ICT Management5.1 IT governance & organisational5.2 IT project management5.3 Service management5.4 Security management
Modified arrangements have been made to assessments to facilitate remote learning and teaching. Assessment details provided here reflect recent updates.
To support the changes to teaching, the following revisions to assessment have been made:
The Poster Day in Week 13 might take on a different shape. As other courses are affected by this change in the Poster Day, details are yet to be sorted out. Details will be provided on MYUNI.Assessment Related Requirements
Students must obtain at least 40% in the written project and mid-term presentations components, and 50% overall, to pass the course.Assessment Detail
Introduction and Literature Review Paper: "Supervision vs Independence", "Review of Area", "Plan/Design". Mid-term Presentation: "Comprehension and content" and "Engagement and communication". Final Presentation: "Presentation", "Introduction (to the problem) and Motivation", "Methodology", "Results". Final Report: "Supervision vs Independence", "Review of Area", "Plan/Design", "Work Produced", "Presentation". Submission
Submission details for all activities are available in MyUni but the majority of your submissions will be online and may be subjected to originality testing through Turnitin or other mechanisms. You will receive clear and timely notice of all submission details in advance of the submission date.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 .
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Student Feedback
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the 最新糖心Vlog to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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