ELE3916 Software Engineering Team Practice

ELE	3916	90349	2, 2009	EXT	Software Engineering Team Practice	0.00	Toowoomba
Subject	Cat-nbr	Class	Term	Mode	Description	Units	Campus

Academic group:	FOENS
Academic org:	FOES04
Student contribution band:	2
ASCED code:	031305

Staffing
Other requisites
Synopsis
Objectives
Topics
Texts
Reference materials
Student workload
Assessment details
Important assessment information
Assessment notes
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STAFFING

Examiner: Hong Zhou

OTHER REQUISITES

Recommended prior or concurrent study: CSC1401

SYNOPSIS

This is the final practice course for Bachelor of Engineering students majoring in Software Engineering and for Bachelor of Engineering Technology students majoring in Computer Systems Engineering. Day students will complete this laboratory work in conjunction with the courses listed above as Day co-requisites. In the case of external students this laboratory work will be performed during a one week residential school, during year 6 of their program. For Bachelor of Engineering students, the course may be undertaken in year 7 immediately adjacent to ENG3902 Professional Practice 1, so that both may be completed over a two week period. This course provides experimental work and project work in the area of computer networking. The principle objectives are to allow the student to develop knowledge of techniques, apply theory and interact with phenomena in real situations, and further develop problem identification and solution skills together with a capacity for self learning. A significant proportion of the course is devoted to group based project work.

OBJECTIVES

The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. The assessment item(s) that may be used to assess student achievement of an objective are shown in parenthesis. On completion of this course, students should be able to:

1.: apply knowledge of computer networking and software engineering in real situations (Practical Activities);
2.: demonstrate problem identification and solution skills (Practical Activities);
3.: demonstrate a high level of skill in observation, interpretation, analysis and communication ( Laboratory Report and Practical Activities);
4.: demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team (Practical Activities); and
5.: present a design seminar for a nominated software project (Practical Activities).

TOPICS

	Description	Weighting (%)
1.	Software Engineering	90.00
2.	Computer System Topics	10.00

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

Course notes and information (Available: http://www.usq.edu.au/users/leis/ and http://www.usq.edu.au/users/hzhou).

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

ELE3305 Computer Systems and Communications Protocols External Study Package, USQ Publication, Toowoomba.

ELE3307 Real Time Systems External Study Package, USQ Publication, Toowoomba.

ELE3401 Software Engineering Design Principles, USQ Publication, Toowoomba.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ACTIVITY	HOURS
Laboratory or Practical Classes	36.00
Report Writing	14.00

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

Description		Marks out of	Wtg(%)	Due date
LABORATORY REPORTS		1.00	50.00	25 Sep 2009
PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES		1.00	50.00	25 Sep 2009

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

Attendance requirements:
This course requires attendance at a residential school It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. Students must attend and complete the requirements of the Workplace Health and Safety training program for this course before they are able to undertake any practical work in the electrical laboratories.
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks or a grade of at least C-. (Depending upon the requirements in Statement 4 below, students may not have to satisfactorily complete each assessment item to receive a passing grade in this course.)
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Practical reports submitted after the due date will not be assessed.
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade students must satisfactorily complete (as defined in Statement 2) at least 80% of the practical and other activities.
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
As P is the only passing grade available for this course, all students who are qualified for a passing grade, under the requirements in 4 above, will be given a grade of P. Other students will be given either a Failing grade or an Incomplete grade.
Examination information:
There is no examination in this course.
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Not applicable.
University Regulations:
Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

ASSESSMENT NOTES

1.	The due date for an assignment is the date by which a student must despatch the assignment to the USQ. The onus is on the student to provide proof of the despatch date, if requested by the Examiner.
2.	Students must retain a copy of each item submitted for assessment. This must be despatched to USQ within 24 hours if required by the Examiner.
3.	In accordance with University's Assignment Extension Policy (Regulation 5.6.1), the examiner of a course may grant an extension of the due date of an assignment in extenuating circumstances.
4.	The Faculty will normally only accept assessments that have been written, typed or printed on paper-based media.
5.	The Faculty will NOT accept submission of assignments by facsimile.
6.	Students who do not have regular access to postal services or who are otherwise disadvantaged by these regulations may be given special consideration. They should contact the examiner of the course to negotiate such special arrangements.
7.	In the event that a due date for an assignment falls on a local public holiday in their area, such as a Show holiday, the due date for the assignment will be the next day. Students are to note on the assignment cover the date of the public holiday for the Examiner's convenience.
8.	Students who have undertaken all of the required assessments in a course but who have failed to meet some of the specified objectives of a course within the normally prescribed time may be awarded the temporary grade: IM (Incomplete - Make up). An IM grade will only be awarded when, in the opinion of the examiner, a student will be able to achieve the remaining objectives of the course after a period of non-directed personal study.
9.	Students who, for medical, family/personal, or employment-related reasons, are unable to complete an assignment or to sit for an examination at the scheduled time may apply to defer an assessment in a course. Such a request must be accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation. One of the following temporary grades may be awarded IDS (Incomplete - Deferred Examination; IDM (Incomplete Deferred Make-up); IDB (Incomplete - Both Deferred Examination and Deferred Make-up).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Students will require access to e-mail and internet access to UConnect for this course.

This version produced 11 Dec 2009.