Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Identify and apply selected research literature to inform applied cybernetics analysis of an aspect of a real-world cybernetic system.
2. Demonstrate the ability to apply cybernetic concepts and frameworks to analyse some aspect of a cybernetic system, accounting for the technical, social, economic, organisational, cultural components of said system.
3. Demonstrate the ability to frame critical, constructive, and organisation-relevant questions, and appropriately apply existing and emerging methodologies to describe and explain challenges surrounding the design, construction, commission, management and/or decommissioning of cybernetic systems.
4. Fluently apply a range of techniques, tools and resources to framing questions, analyse data, interpret results and formulate conclusions about cybernetic systems with the goal to further test the core concepts and methodologies of Applied Cybernetics and communicate these to others. 
5. Demonstrate advanced cognitive, technical, management and communication skills to develop independent research and/or design in the field.
6. Generate and communicate outcomes of cybernetic system research in relevant formats for diverse audiences.
7. Synthesize a wide range of relevant published works and data with primary research data into course project delivery.
8. Demonstrate ability to work productively with stakeholders and teams in partner organisations, to learn from other professionals and to contribute positively to the knowledge and practice of organizations involved in the project.

Work Integrated Learning

Projects

This course provides you with the opportunity to apply cybernetics to a range of professional contexts, drive your self-guided learning, and build cybernetic skills with confidence.

Indicative Assessment

1. Industry engagement or project report (80) [LO 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8]
2. Presentations or Proposals (20) [LO 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8]

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

Workload

Combination of individual research and/or attendance at the internship placement, attendance at and participation in assessment activities, and writing the project report

Inherent Requirements

Not applicable

Requisite and Incompatibility

You will need to contact the School of Cybernetics to request a permission code to enrol in this course.

Prescribed Texts

To be defined in the 'Independent Study Contract'.

Preliminary Reading

To be defined in the 'Independent Study Contract'.

Assumed Knowledge

This will depend on the nature of the proposed industry engagement or project and will be assessed by the course convener. Students must have previously completed CECS6001.

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