James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022

CP5340 - Special Interest Topic 2

Available to Information Technology postgraduate students only with the permission of the program co-ordinator.

Subject Description

An independent study and/or research devoted to a topic of special interest to the student and/or relevance to the enrolled course. The subject is developed in consultation with a member of staff of the Discipline of Information Technology within the College of Science and Engineering.

Learning Outcomes

• ability to demonstrate capabilities and understanding at a level appropriate for postgraduate studies, including analysis and design

Subject Assessment

• Oral > Presentation 1 - (30%) - Individual
• Written > Literature review - (70%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Special Assessment Requirements

Assessment in this subject involves significant on-course assessment including assignments and presentations. The full details of the assessment are handed out to students in the class in the first week of the semester in which the subject is offered.

Availabilities