Advanced Computing R&D Project

6 unitsSem 1Sem 2In Person

School of Computing · ANU College of Engineering Computing & Cybernetics

About this course

In 2023, this course is on campus with remote adjustments only for participants with unavoidable travel restrictions/visa delays. This course provides the student with project experience to complement the studies of the software development process in the courses COMP2100, and COMP2130, combined with research and development experience in COMP2560. Students work in small groups and participate in all the research and development phases of a project producing an innovative and substantial software system. This includes research planning, experimentation and evaluation phases followed by the development phases (requirements analysis, design, construction, testing and documentation). As well, each group has to address the control of this process by constructing and following a detailed management plan. Most students will work on projects for an industry, government or university client. Highly motivated students will be given an opportunity to engage with the ACT innovation community and students across the university to create their own software-based start-up businesses.

Learning outcomes

1Work as an effective member of a team to develop a software based solution that is innovative and delivers measurable value to an industry or university client.
2Make and defend sound research practice and engineering decisions.
3Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with peers, supervisors and commercial clients/stakeholders.
4Creatively identify and implement a solution to a complex problem that exists within the domain of ICT.
5Participate effectively in project and artefact reviews with peers, supervisors and clients/stakeholders.
6Explain the role and importance of project management, configuration and risk management processes when undertaking a software development project, and the impact of a research component has on this. Demonstrate experience in undertaking the activities associated with these.
7Explain the role and importance of standards in software development. Demonstrate experience in tailoring those standards appropriately according to the project they are currently undertaking.
8Participate in a group presentation, including a demonstration, to an audience of peers, clients and supervisors.
9Develop life-long learning through reflection, as demonstrated through continual reflection on the software development lifecycle and team work processes experienced throughout the year.
10Exhibit an awareness of - team formation strategies and stages leading to the development of high performing, self-managing teams; - sound meeting practice; and - how personality traits can impact upon team performance and how to use individual traits to achieve the most from team work.

Study expectations

Study information

Annual course. Student enrolls in Semester 1 and Semester 2. One 6-hour Team Formation Day, two 1-hour introductory lectures, Twelve 1-hour tutor meetings, two 2-hour project reviews, two 2-hour student presentation sessions and 210 hours of group project work

Course essentials

Academic year: 2023
Course subject: COMP
Subject name: Computer Science
Academic career: UGRD
School: School of Computing
College: ANU College of Engineering Computing & Cybernetics
Convener: Dr Charles Gretton
Delivery: In Person
Unit value: 6 units
EFTSL: 0.125
Last source update: Not listed

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Fees

Domestic fee paying students: Domestic · 2023 · Course basis; $4,860
International fee paying students: International · 2023 · Course basis; $6,180
Student Contribution Band Code 2: Commonwealth supported · 2023; ANU contribution-band code 2