Outline

Overview

This unit will provide students an opportunity to apply the knowledge and practise the skills acquired in the prerequisite and qualifying units, in the context of designing and building a substantial software development system in diverse application domains including life sciences. Working in groups for an external client combined with academic supervision, students will need to carry out the full range of activities including requirements capture, analysis and design, coding, testing and documentation. Students will use the XP methodology and make use of professional tools for the management of their project.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Computer Science
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	(COMP2123 OR COMP2823) AND COMP2017 AND (COMP2022 OR COMP2922)
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	INFO3600 OR COMP3600 OR COMP3615 OR COMP3988
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Xiu Wang, xiu.wang@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 2 September 2024

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Presentation	Progressive presentations 2 in-tutorial presentations (group + individual)	8%	Progressive	multiple weeks (W4, W9)
Outcomes assessed:
Small continuous assessment	project scope statement project scope statement	2%	Week 03 Due date: 12 Aug 2024 at 23:59	multiple weeks (in W3)
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	First assignment project demo and presentation Presentation & demo of first set of requirements.	5%	Week 06 Due date: 02 Sep 2024 at 23:59	in-tutorial
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	First project report (group) First assignment project report (group)	10%	Week 06 Due date: 02 Sep 2024 at 23:59	multiple weeks
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	1st Individual Report Individual Contribution Report (W6)	10%	Week 06 Due date: 02 Sep 2024 at 23:59	N/A
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	First client deployment and Demo Deploy & demo first product at client site.	5%	Week 07 Due date: 13 Sep 2024 at 23:59	week 7
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Final product delivery and Demo Complete product delivery & demo at the client site.	10%	Week 12 Due date: 25 Oct 2024 at 23:59	week 12
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Final project demo and presentation Presentation & demo of the final product.	10%	Week 12 Due date: 21 Oct 2024 at 23:59	in-tutorial
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Assignment	Final project report (group) Final project report (group)	20%	Week 12 Due date: 21 Oct 2024 at 23:59	multiple weeks
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Final Individual Report Individual Contribution Report (W13)	20%	Week 13 Due date: 28 Oct 2024 at 23:59	N/A
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ? = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Project scope statement: based on consensus agreement with the client, clearly define the background, aims/objectives, success criteria, scope, milestones, resources and deliverables of the project.
First Assignment project demo and presentation: present the work done to understand the client’s requirements and complete the first set of requirements. This should be a major release, with some working and useful outcomes for the client and some parts presented in proposed form such as storyboards.
First Assignment project report (group): reports the work done to understand the client’s requirements and complete the first set of requirements. It should also report on the group work and processes followed, systems and software tools used, and client interaction.
Individual contributions (2 individual reports and 2 presentations)*: focus on the individual contributions to the group project work completed by each student. All students will be required to give some feedback about the other team members of their group, in order to validate the individual reports as well.
First client deployment: first set of test and implemented requirements must be deployed at client site. Students need to demonstrate that the group has had a professional approach to the project deployment and worked to ensure that the client will be satisfied. The client will be consulted to ratify the deployment.
Final delivery to client: final product and relevant documentation delivered to the client. This includes all the sources, necessary technical documentation and any product or documentation that the client required at the start of the project.
Final project demo and presentation: must provide a convincing demonstration that the group has performed a substantial amount of work that meets client needs and have had a professional approach to achieving that.
Final project report (group): must cover important aspects including technical details of the final delivered product, how it meets client’s needs, approaches to interact with the client, group’s discipline knowledge and skills used to tackle problems, the quality of the processes followed and the effectiveness of group management processes.

* The marks obtained from these assessements will be used to scale the total marks obtained from the group assessments as follows:

Scale = (%(Individual_contribution_marks) - %(Group_marks)) + 100%

Finalmark = Group_marks x Scale + Individual_contribution_marks

Detailed information for each assessment will be communicated on Canvas through the tutorials and Ed discussion forum.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

***Final assignment (individual and group) acts similarly to the final exam in other subjects. In order to pass this unit, you must obtain at least 40% on individual assessments, and at least 50% overall.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

In accordance with university policies

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Unit overview, team formation, presentation/proposals of projects offered, collection of teams preferences.	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 02	1. Tutor meets all managers & tutor meets each group; 2. Clarification on Tasks; 3. Group work and big 5 theory for efficient team work; 4. Group contract, XP, group management tools & group's first meeting with client.	Project (2 hr)
Week 03	1. Discuss progress in terms of classic XP elements; 2. Tutor meets all managers & tutor meets each group; 3. progress with new/existing requirements (user stories) implementation and testing; 4. submission of student Deed Poll, contract, and project scope statement.	Project (2 hr)
Week 04	1. Submission of 1st Progressive Presentation slides; 2.Workload management and awareness of teamwork; 3. Tutor meet all managers & tutor meets each group 4. prototype implementation and testing; 5. 1st Progressive Presentation and demo in tutorials; 6. Reflection on Project Scope Statement.	Project (2 hr)
Week 05	1. Reflection on 1st Progressive Presentation; 2. Tutor meets all managers & tutor meets each group 3. prototype implementation and testing 4. more/refine requirements; 5. Working towards the first assignment demo and report.	Project (2 hr)
Week 06	1. First assignment presentation & demo and reports by all groups. 2. preparation for first client deployment & demos.	Project (2 hr)
Week 07	1. continue working on new user stories/requirements; 2. Preparation for the first client demo at client site; 3. implementation of other requirements; 4.Tutor meet all managers & tutor meets each group; 5. Reflection on the First assignment Presentation, Group Project Report, and the Individual Report.	Project (2 hr)
Week 08	1. progress with requirements (user stories); implements & test requirements 2. Code refactoring, more tests (user acceptance tests); 3. implementation of requirements (user stories); 4. Tutor meets all managers & tutor meets each group to discuss feedback on first assignment, development progress & first client deployment follow ups; 5. discuss and prepare for the second progressive presentation/demo, and reports.	Project (2 hr)
Week 09	1. Submission of the 2nd Progressive Presentation slides; 2. 2nd Progressive Presentation and demo in tutorials.	Project (2 hr)
Week 10	1. code refactoring and progress with requirements (user stories); implementation & testing of requirements (user stories) 2. Advanced testing types 3. Tutor meet all managers & tutor meets each group to discuss development progress 4. initial planning for final client deployment; 5. Reflection on 2nd Progressive Presentation.	Project (2 hr)
Week 11	1. code refactoring and progress with requirements (user stories); implementation & testing of requirements (user stories) 2.Tutor meet all managers & tutor meets each group to discuss development progress; 3. Discuss and prepare for the final assignment; 4. planning for final product delivery & demo.	Project (2 hr)
Week 12	1. final assignment group demo and presentation in-tutorials 2.final product demo and delivery at client site; 3. Submission of Final Group Report.	Project (2 hr)
Week 13	1. Final Report (Individual) (wiki & Canvas) Due Monday; 2. Concluding remarks and feedback; 3. follow ups on final assessments; 4. follow ups on client's final product demo and delivery; 5. completion of project work and documentation where needed; 6. Tutor meets all managers & tutor meets each group to discuss feedback.	Project (2 hr)

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Produce written report of student’s work, in style that conforms to their discipline and is appropriate for clients to check.
LO2. give an oral presentation of your work and its rationale to your discipline
LO3. work in a small group of students, to deliver substantial results for clients
LO4. Follow a systematic process of work, with appropriate mechanisms for dealing with risks, such as unforeseen factors and delays
LO5. Use previously unfamiliar tools and to integrate with previously unfamiliar software/systems, learning their use from examples and documentation.
LO6. Work with clients to discover their needs, and demonstrate that the delivered results meet those needs
LO7. apply discipline and expertise in computer science to solve problems, and meet the needs of clients.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes	Competency standards
	National Standard of Competency for Architects - 1. Design: Project briefing 1.2. Establishment, analysis and evaluation of client project requirements and objectives. 2. Design: Pre-Design 2.1. Identification, analysis and integration of information relevant to siting of project. 4.9. Obtain approval for the design from client and and/or relevant stakeholders. 5. Documentation: Detailed Design 6.4. Timely completion and communication of accurate and comprehensible documents that will include, as required, drawings, models, specifications, schedules and other relevant modes of information. 7. Project Delivery: Procurement 7.5. Preparation of report and recommendations to enable client to make approval of procurement method and all associated contracts. 9.4. Establishment of project team and practice structures required to deliver the professional services in a timely manner.
	National Standard of Competency for Architects - 1.2. Establishment, analysis and evaluation of client project requirements and objectives. 3.7. Assessment and integration of construction systems and materials consistent with project brief. 4. Design: Schematic Design 4.8. Analysis of schematic design in regard to cost planning and timeframe to comply with client and project requirements. 6.8. Project documentation is in accordance with, and appropriate to, the project contract and project procurement procedure. 8.7. Identification and application of appropriate and consistent systems for record keeping and maintenance of document revisions.
	National Standard of Competency for Architects - 1. Design: Project briefing 2. Design: Pre-Design 3. Design: Conceptual Design 4. Design: Schematic Design 5. Documentation: Detailed Design 6. Documentation: Documentation 7. Project Delivery: Procurement 8. Project Delivery: Construction Stage 8.6. Monitoring project requirements and objectives as described in project documents are met. 8.9. Undertake post occupancy evaluation if required under the scope of the project agreement. 9.1. Knowledge and implementation of appropriate practice model to ensure efficient, effective and ethical professional service. 9.3. Identification and application of practice systems and quality management systems to facilitate efficient and timely delivery of architectural services in accordance with project objectives. 9.4. Establishment of project team and practice structures required to deliver the professional services in a timely manner. 9.6. Knowledge and application of professional ethics and ethical practices in respect to practice management and provision of professional service. 9.8. Clear and consistent communication with client and relevant stakeholders throughout project.
	National Standard of Competency for Architects - 1. Design: Project briefing 2. Design: Pre-Design 3. Design: Conceptual Design 3.7. Assessment and integration of construction systems and materials consistent with project brief. 4. Design: Schematic Design 4.8. Analysis of schematic design in regard to cost planning and timeframe to comply with client and project requirements. 5. Documentation: Detailed Design 6.3. Incorporation of the project requirements and objectives in accordance with Project Brief and approved Detailed Design. 7. Project Delivery: Procurement 9. Practice Management

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Improved assessment to capture individual contributions and discipline knowledge and skills.

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Simple extensions

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Using AI responsibly

Support for students

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Study commitment

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Learning outcomes

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COMP3888: Computer Science Project

Semester 2, 2024 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Alignment with Competency standards

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect