James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

CP3102 - Multidisciplinary Project

Subject Description

This subject is one of two capstones offered through the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Program for Information Technology. The subject enables final year students to work together in groups to investigate and develop an IT related project sourced from industry. Capstone subjects allow students to apply and integrate the knowledge, skills and capabilities learned throughout their Bachelor of Information Technology degree while at the same time fostering the development of professional identities and transition to the workplace. Identification of suitable projects occurs through collaboration between the College and industry partner organisations. Students work in groups of up to six with each group having a mix of majors. Students are advised of their allocated group in the first timetabled workshop. It is a requirement that students attend the 3 hour timetabled workshop each week. Students conduct project work in addition to this contact time and receive support and project direction from academics and industry partner for the project's duration. External students are not eligible to enrol in this subject. Students at JCUS should consult Academic Staff.

Learning Outcomes

• apply classroom knowledge and skills gained throughout the degree to solve complex and real world industry issues and produce a large scaled project outcome
• demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively, in particular in a cross-discipline team and where required to effectively manage and lead a team
• evaluate the complexity of working across different discipline areas and contrast and evaluate the relationships between various sectors of professional industry
• design and deliver an information technology related project that demonstrates the application of relevant industry knowledge, standards and practices

Subject Assessment

• Final Project - (55%) - Group & Individual
• Written > Proposal - (30%) - Group & Individual
• Written > Self-reflection task - (15%) - 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.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  BU3103 LA4043 BU3102 CP3103 CV3022 NM3012 CP3101

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