Advances in Science, Technology and Engineering Research (12239.1)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Science And Technology |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| School Of Information Technology & Systems | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit is only available to later-year students, and the unit is not available for self-enrolment. Before enrolling, students must discuss and agree upon their selected project activities with their chosen academic supervisor and with the Unit Convenor, before enrolment will be approved.
This unit may be cotaught with 12233 Advances in Science, Technology and Engineering PG.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Integrate new technologies, industry needs, and/or innovation through the application of advanced knowledge and technical, professional and foundational research skills in science, technology, or engineering;
2. Manage and complete a discipline specific project working independently and collaboratively;
3. Communicate professionally and fluently with discipline experts; and
4. Reflect on knowledge and skills gained during the course of study and their application for industry and real-world contexts.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Skills development
| This unit provides students with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and research skills in information sciences and engineering through the study of new technologies and techniques, emerging industry needs, or innovative research. The syllabus is flexible and will vary from semester to semester. This unit is available to final-year students only, and the unit will not be available for self-enrolment. Before enrolling, students must discuss their selected topic with their Supervisor and with the Unit Convenor and have his or her enrolment approved. This unit will be co-taught with 12233 Advances in Information Sciences and Engineering (PG). |
Prerequisites
Must have completed 36cp including 11408 Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship and either 7722 Professional Practice in IT or 11519 Professional Practice in Engineering; ORMust have completed 36cp including 11718 Professional Orientation (Science) and 11719 Professional Practice 1 (Science)
Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
11480 Advances in Information Sciences and EngineeringEquivalent units
11480 Advances in Information Sciences and EngineeringAssumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 16 February 2026 | On-campus | Dr Ehssan Sakhaee |
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Winter Term | 08 June 2026 | On-campus | Mr Will Higgisson |
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 | On-campus | Dr Ehssan Sakhaee |
Required texts
As discussed with supervisor.
Submission of assessment items
Special assessment requirements
Information on extensions and special consideration for assessments can be found in the and .
Normally an aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the unit. The aggregate mark is the weighted total T of all assessment marks. Final grades are based on the total T:
P (50% 鈮� T < 65%), CR (65% 鈮� T < 75%), DI (75% 鈮� T < 85%), HD (鈮� 85% ).
The unit convener reserves the right to question students orally on any of their submitted work. Students are required to develop and maintain an active e-Portfolio related to the project using the Mahara e-Portfolio System.
Students need to book for an oral presentation during Week 12, the available dates and times will be communicated during the course of the Semester.
The unit convenor reserves the right to question students on any of their submitted work for moderation and academic integrity purposes.
Artificial Intelligence:
Permitted - The ethical use of GenAI is allowed in completing the assessment. More detailed information can be found at GenAI and Assessment at UC
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the , , and 海角射区 (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
In order to get the most out of your studies, it is strongly recommended that you plan your time commitments, actively engage in class discussions (online or face-to-face) and work with your peers as part of your study. The amount of time you will need to spend on study in this unit will depend on a number of factors including your prior knowledge, learning skill level and learning style. Nevertheless, in planning your time commitments you should note that for a 3 credit point unit the total notional workload over the semester or term is assumed to be 150 hours. The total workload for units of different credit point value should vary proportionally. For example, for a 6 credit point unit the total notional workload over a semester or term is assumed to be 300 hours.
Following is an approximate breakdown of the workload for the unit:
| Item | Weekly commitment | Weeks | Total |
| Supervisor consultation and project meetings | 1 hour/week | for 13 weeks | 13 hours |
| Research, Project implementation, e-Portfolio & report writing | 9 hours/week | for 13 weeks | 117 hours |
| The oral presentation including preparation and delivery | 20 hours | leading up to week 12 | 20 hours |
| Unit study load for the whole semester | 150 hours |
Inclusion and engagement
It is strongly recommended that students who need assistance in undertaking the unit because of disability or an ongoing health condition register with the InclusionUC as soon as possible so that reasonable adjustment arrangements can be made.
Participation requirements
On campus participation is required as arranged with the project supervisor/s and/or the project team.
Required IT skills
Basic familiarity with Windows, Linux or Mac operating systems and the ability to use basic Microsoft Office software tools such as Powerpoint and Word. Specific projects may require additional IT skills.
Work placement, internships or practicums
Not Applicable
