COMP3500 is an annual course (6+6) that must be completed twice, in consecutive semesters.
This course provides the student with project experience to complement the studies of the software development process in courses COMP2500, COMP2130, COMP3530 and COMP3120.
Students work in small groups and participate in all the development phases (requirements analysis, design, construction, testing and documentation) of a nontrivial software system. As well, each group has to address the control of the development process by constructing and following a detailed software development management plan. Students will also study relevant aspects of the software engineering milieux.
Most students will work on projects for an industry, government or university client. Highly motivated students will be given an opportunity to engage with the ACT Innovation community and students across the university to create their own software-based start-up businesses.
To enrol in this course you must meet the eligibility criteria, which includes membership of a student project group before the end of week 1, where the project has been approved by the convener.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Work as an effective member of a team that creatively identifies, implements, and delivers a software solution to a complex problem.
- Develop lifelong learning through reflection, as demonstrated through continual reflection on the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and teamwork processes experienced throughout the year.
- Exhibit an awareness of team formation strategies and stages leading to the development of a high-performing self-managing team.
- Present, communicate, and effectively defend sound engineering decisions at project reviews, both orally and in writing, with peers, supervisors, and project stakeholders.
- Demonstrate experience in project, configuration, and risk management processes when undertaking a software development project.
- Demonstrate experience in the different stages of the SDLC.
- Demonstrate experience in and appropriate use of standards in software development.
Work Integrated Learning
Projects
This course gives you the opportunity to practice teamwork, working in multidisciplinary teams and problem solving and develop skills to compete and develop the best solution to a real-world challenge. This course is is delivered under TechLauncher.
Other Information
The course COMP3500 is a group project course. Students in COMP3500 may be required to share their personal information with a third party, including Host organisations.
If you elect to work on a project with a Host, the College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics will provide the Host with your name, your ANU ID number, your Academic Degree Program Level (e.g. Master/ Bachelor/Honours) and your ANU email address, as required. ANU will share your personal information only to the extent necessary for you to undertake your group project course.
If you do not wish to share your personal information as outlined above, please do not enrol in this course and consider enrolling in another course.
Indicative Assessment
- Three group project reviews (70%) (70) [LO 1,2,3,4,5,6,7]
- Group Poster and Showcase (10%) (10) [LO 1,3,4,5]
- Individual Reflection and Portfolio (20) [LO 1,2,3,5,6,7]
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
Annual course. COMP3500 must be taken in two consecutive semesters. Around 50 contact hours across Team Formation Day, introductory lectures, tutor meetings, project reviews and public showcase. Around 210 hours of group project work and individual study.
Inherent Requirements
None
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
None.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $4980 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $6360 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4182 | 19 Feb 2024 | 26 Feb 2024 | 05 Apr 2024 | 24 May 2024 | In Person | View |
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9186 | 22 Jul 2024 | 29 Jul 2024 | 31 Aug 2024 | 25 Oct 2024 | In Person | N/A |
