31261 Internetworking Project
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level:
Undergraduate
Result type: Grade and marksRequisite(s): 31272 Project Management and the Professional
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Recommended studies:
a sound knowledge of computer networking
Description
This subject consolidates students' understanding of internetworking-related theoretical knowledge and its application to practical projects which fall under two major categories: 1. internetworking projects; and 2. internetworking applications projects. This subject also provides students with the opportunity to work collaboratively in a team environment through project specification, design, set-up and implementation. Information on how to enrol in this subject is available from the faculty's current student information.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
| 1. | Identify limitations of current systems and applications in their field of study and practice. (B.1) |
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| 2. | Research and investigate innovative solutions. (C.1) |
| 3. | Design, plan, implement, test and evaluate solutions in their field of study and practice through applying at least one of the major theories and principles gained from ALL previously studied subjects within the internetworking major. (C.1) |
| 4. | Write a project report in appropriate format and style, including literature review, design, implementation, results, reflection and conclusions. (E.1) |
| 5. | Conduct critical self and peer assessments. (F.1) |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes specifically to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs):
- Socially Responsible: FEIT graduates identify, engage, interpret and analyse stakeholder needs and cultural perspectives, establish priorities and goals, and identify constraints, uncertainties and risks (social, ethical, cultural, legislative, environmental, economics etc.) to define the system requirements. (B.1)
- Design Oriented: FEIT graduates apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to develop components, systems and processes to meet specified requirements. (C.1)
- Collaborative and Communicative: FEIT graduates work as an effective member or leader of diverse teams, communicating effectively and operating within cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural contexts in the workplace. (E.1)
- Reflective: FEIT graduates critically self-review their performance to improve themselves, their teams, and the broader community and society. (F.1)
Teaching and learning strategies
This is a project-based subject that requires students (typically working as groups) to undertake significant independent work with self-directed learning in their own time under the supervision of an academic staff member to demonstrate their readiness to graduate. The project will typically involve either delivering an industry-standard system or solution using knowledge and skills covered in the internetworking and applications major, or will involve academic research in the field. In either case, students will be required to review existing literature in their chosen topic area.
There are normally no classes. Students should arrange weekly or fortnightly meetings with their supervisor to discuss their progress, and to receive feedback.
Being a group-work based subject, students are required to form a group of up to six (6) members and to finalise the selection of their project with their nominated supervisor by the end of Week 2. Students will be required to stay and work in the same nominated group throughout the project. Students who are unable to find a supervisor or group by census date must withdraw from the subject to avoid a fail grade.
Group members are expected to meet for at least 1.5 hours per week for project discussions, and spend an additional 7-9 hours each week in self-directed work towards their share of the project. Also, each group as a whole is required to meet with their supervisor (face-to-face) at least four (4) times throughout the semester to discuss and monitor the progress of their project. The following are suggested guidelines for these meetings:
- 1st Meeting (before Week 1): Initial discussion about the project topic
- 2nd Meeting (by Week 3): Learning contract and project plans
- 3rd Meeting (by Week 6): Mid-project review
- 4th Meeting (by Week 8): Final discussion before submission
All members in the group are expected to attend these meetings, and a logbook is required to record every meeting with group members and the supervisor. This logbook must be maintained by one member of the group.
Deliverables or drafts should be provided to the supervisor before attending the meetings in Weeks 3, 6 and 8 (as above), and feedback will be provided by the supervisor during the meetings. It is the group members' responsibility to record this feedback in their logbook.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Project Logbook
| Intent: | This item is for assessing group members’ participations, ability to manage time and processes, prioritizing competing demands to achieve the required goals and objectives. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 4 and 5 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): E.1 and F.1 |
| Type: | Journal |
| Groupwork: | Group, group assessed |
| Weight: | 5% |
Assessment task 2: Requirements, Specification and Planning Phase
| Intent: | This item is for checking that the group members have a clear idea of the requirements and specifications of the project and a feasible project plan. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 2 and 3 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): B.1 and C.1 |
| Type: | Report |
| Groupwork: | Group, group assessed |
| Weight: | 10% |
Assessment task 3: Mid-Project Review
| Intent: | This item is for checking that the group members have done sufficient work by the middle of the semester and the group is on track to finish the project in the end. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 3, 4 and 5 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): C.1, E.1 and F.1 |
| Type: | Project |
| Groupwork: | Group, group assessed |
| Weight: | 10% |
Assessment task 4: Meetings with Supervisor
| Intent: | This is for participants to enhance their communication skills, defend the major professional decisions/judgments and demonstrate the continuous development of the project. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 3, 4 and 5 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): C.1, E.1 and F.1 |
| Type: | Presentation |
| Groupwork: | Group, individually assessed |
| Weight: | 5% |
Assessment task 5: Final Report
| Intent: | This is for participants to summarise and reflect what they have done in the project. The report should be of a format and standard appropriate for delivery of an industry project or research project, as appropriate. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 2, 3 and 4 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): B.1, C.1 and E.1 |
| Type: | Report |
| Groupwork: | Group, individually assessed |
| Weight: | 30% |
Assessment task 6: Presentation and Demonstration
| Intent: | This is for participants to present their work and communicate with others. The presentation and demonstration should be delivered as if to an audience of industry or research peers. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): B.1, C.1, E.1 and F.1 |
| Type: | Presentation |
| Groupwork: | Group, individually assessed |
| Weight: | 40% |
Minimum requirements
In order to pass the subject, a student must achieve an overall mark of 50% or more.