| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Industry Experience 1 |
| Unit ID: | ITECH2311 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (At least 8 computing units) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 029999 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
The focus of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to experiential learning in a computer-related industry setting. Students will identify a focus area or topic, formulate a thesis, conduct research and present an academic report that demonstrates iterative reflection and synthesis of theory, research and workplace practice. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | Yes - 20 days |
| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | |  | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Develop a thesis or argument that focusses on a chosen topic to investigate in a computing related workplace setting. |
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| K2. | Analyse and investigate issues that relate to the work environment. |
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| K3. | Synthesize, compare and contrast information from a variety of sources - academic and experiential. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences such as customers, clients and/ or colleagues |
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| S2. | Prepare and present verbal and written reports aimed at various audiences (i.e. managers, colleagues, customers) |
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| S3. | Work effectively in an organisation both individually and collaboratively in teams |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Prepare and deliver a presentation on a selected topic relating work experience to academic research. |
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| A2. | Write an academic report on a chosen topic relating work experience to academic research. |
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| Unit Content: |
This course will comprise a substantial engagement with in an approved computer related workplace environment, together with a report or journal (1500-2000 words) reflecting on the tasks performed, an annotated bibliography of selected reference materials, a paper (at least 2000 words) relating the work experience to recent literature on a relevant topic, and a presentation detailing the work experience in connection with the research. Approval from the relevant course coordinator must be obtained prior to enrolling in this course. |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, K2, S2, A2, K4 | Research current literature. Reflect on workplace experience. | Assignments and reports. | 60% - 80% | | 2. | K1, K2, S1, S4, A1 | Prepare and deliver a professional standard presentation. | Presentation | 20% - 40% |
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