FIT2083 – Innovation and research in computer science
This unit equips students to be effective innovators and researchers in Computer Science. It introduces students to the issues, concepts, methods and techniques associated with IT research in general, but focuses on those most commonly used for research in Computer Science. It introduces students to professional practice and research ethics, the principles of research design, research methods and techniques of data collection and analysis appropriate to Computer Science. It covers oral and written communication skills.
Skills developed and knowledge acquired from this unit will prepare students to conduct and to communicate their own research, as well as to be knowledgeable consumers of others’ research.
Faculty of Information Technology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Owning organisational unit:
Faculty of Information Technology
Credit points:
Offerings S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
Location: Clayton
Teaching period: First semester Attendance mode: On-campus
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Requisites Prerequisite
MAT1841 6 CP Continuous mathematics for computer science
MTH1030 6 CP Techniques for modelling
MTH1035 6 CP Techniques for modelling (advanced)
Chief Examiner(s) Associate Professor Alan Dorin
Email: Offering(s):
Applies to all offerings
Prohibition
FIT4005 6 CP Research methods in information technology
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1. Review and critique Computer Science research literature, research design and reported findings;
2. Communicate research findings, orally and in writing, in research settings;
3. Explain the ethical and professional issues that may arise in research;
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4. Recognise the main research methodologies of Information Technology research generally;
5. Describe the most common data collection and analysis methods used in Computer Science research;
6. Select and justify an appropriate research methodology for tackling a specified Computer Science problem;
7. Explain the technical, professional and socio-economic contexts that motivate research, and the implications of research outcomes;
8. Plan, design and execute a simple research study.
Assessment
Task 0) What is research? Home exercise Value %: 0
Task 1a) Propose a research question Value %: 10
Task 1b) Motivate/justify a research question Value %: 10
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Task 2a) & 2b) Propose a research method and design a study Value %: 10
Task 3) Pitch Value %: 10
Task 4) Complete a research study, write, edit and submit your paper for review Value %: 20
Task 5a) Review a research study and 5b) Refine a research paper Value %: 30
Task 6a) & 6b) Present your work at a conference, and promote it Value %: 10
Scheduled teaching activities Applied sessions
Total hours: 24 hours Offerings:
Applies to all offerings
Total hours: 24 hours
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Workload requirements Workload
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled teaching activities.
Offerings:
Applies to all offerings
Learning resources Required resources
There is no required prescribed textbook for this unit. Students are expected to read notes and references provided for each module prior to the start of each week’s classes.
Recommended resources
Lists of recommended readings will be associated with individual weeks. See Moodle for further details.
Technology resources
Students should regularly check Moodle and their e-mails for announcements and other relevant communications.
Students may be required to use Web browsers, word processing (e.g., LaTeX, MicroSoft-Word), spread sheets and slide presentation packages to complete their assignments. These are available in University computer labs. If in doubt, discuss with the lecturer in advance.
Availability in areas of study
Advanced computer science