James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

CP4011 - IT Honours Project (Part 1 of 3)

Subject Description

A major project in computer science and information technology, to be carried out under the supervision of a staff member. The project will require a survey of the relevant literature, an analysis of the problem to be solved, the design and implementation of the solution and verification and evaluation of the results. Progress reports are required during the year and a complete account of the work done must be given in the final report, which should include a critical appraisal of the objectives, techniques and results of the project.

Learning Outcomes

• apply skills gained in the verbal presentation of ideas and technical material via formal seminar presentations
• produce a substantial piece of technical writing in the form of a thesis or report

Subject Assessment

As this subject is part of a subject chain, a final standard grade (e.g. P, C) will only be recorded for each subject after successful completion of all parts of the subject chain.

• Written > Project report - (70%) - Individual
• Combination of Assignments - (30%) - 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.

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