School Of Computer, Data And Mathematical SciencesProfessional ExperienceWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300579.7
Discipline: PROGRAMMING
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Software development methodologies; Software analysis and design modelling tools and techniques; Programming languages; Implementing databases management systems; Software construction and testing.
Equivalent Units
300097 - Computing Project 1
Prerequisite
300104 Database Design and Development OR 300941 Database Design and Development (Advanced) AND 300582 Technologies for Web Applications AND 300578 Professional Development
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must successfully complete 140 credit points, with at least 30 credit points of Level 2 units owned by the School of Computing, Engineering & Mathematics. Due to the capstone nature students must be enrolled in 2768 Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology/Bachelor of Laws, 2800 Bachelor of Information Systems/Bachelor of Laws, 3506 Bachelor of Computer Science, 3639 Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology, 3654 Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology/Bachelor of Arts, 3684 Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced), 3687 Bachelor of Information Systems, 3711 Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Health Information Management), 3737 Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology/ Bachelor of Business, 3738 Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology/Bachelor of Business (Accounting), 3744 Bachelor of Information Systems/Bachelor of Business, 6034 Diploma/Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Health Information Management), 6035 Diploma/Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology or 6036 Diploma in Information and Communications Technology/Bachelor of Information Systems. This is not an open elective. 300136 IT Support Practicum will not be considered for advanced standing for this unit.
About this Unit
Professional Experience is a final year 'capstone' project unit. This unit provides opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience in software systems requirements definition, analysis, design and implementation, in a real-world setting. Students work in groups, guided by an academic supervisor or an industry mentor, in achieving the goals set by the client that provides the project. Suitable projects are sourced from external organisations or within Western Sydney University by way of giving the students professional experience in independent learning and reflective practice.