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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

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CP5030 - Special Topics 1

Credit points:03
Year:2024
Student Contribution Band:Band 2
Administered by:College of Science and Engineering

Available only with the permission of the Academic Head, IT.

Subject Description

    The content of this subject depends on student interest and resource availability.

Learning Outcomes

  • pursue independent study in a specialised topic with limited supervision
  • demonstrate an advanced understanding at the topic covered and apply concepts and skills to the area of study
  • critically evaluate theoretical concepts in the topic covered
  • present written technical reports and/or oral presentation for a specialised audience

Subject Assessment

  • Oral > Presentation 1 - (30%) - Individual
  • Written > Project report - (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

Cairns Nguma-bada, Trimester 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 22 Feb 2024
Study Period Dates:Monday, 29 Jan 2024 to Saturday, 27 Apr 2024
Coordinator(s):
Professor Ickjai Lee
Lecturer(s):
Professor Ickjai Lee
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 20 Hours - Seminars

Cairns Nguma-bada, Trimester 2, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 13 Jun 2024
Study Period Dates:Monday, 20 May 2024 to Saturday, 24 Aug 2024
Coordinator(s):
Professor Ickjai Lee
Lecturer(s):
Professor Ickjai Lee
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 20 Hours - Seminars

Cairns Nguma-bada, Trimester 3, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 10 Oct 2024
Study Period Dates:Monday, 16 Sep 2024 to Saturday, 14 Dec 2024
Coordinator(s):
DR Kyungmi Joanne Lee
Lecturer(s):
DR Kyungmi Joanne Lee
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 20 Hours - Seminars

JCU Singapore, Trimester 2, Internal

Usually available in even-numbered years.

Census date:Thursday, 13 Jun 2024
Study Period Dates:Monday, 20 May 2024 to Saturday, 24 Aug 2024
Coordinator(s):
Professor Ickjai Lee
Lecturer(s):
DR Insu Song
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 20 Hours - Seminars
Restrictions:An enrolment quota applies.