ITECH1101-IT Problem Solving Course Description HUST 2020 PDF

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Course Description (Higher Education) School

School of Engineering, Information Technology and Physical Sciences

Course Title

IT PROBLEM SOLVING

Course ID

ITECH1101

Credit Points

15.00

Teaching Period

2020/23

Author

Sasa Ivkovic

Pre-requisites

Nil

Co-requisites

Nil

Exclusions

Nil

ASCED Code

020109

Description of the Course for Handbook Entry:

This course introduces students to the fundamental techniques and strategies involved with problem solving, with an emphasis on analysing and resolving IT problems in particular. Students are expected to develop a sound methodological approach to problem solving that will equip them to resolve problems fundamental to IT industry. Key to this process is developing confidence, resilience and perseverance in identifying multiple potential solutions to problems and evaluating which of these solutions may be most appropriate to the problems encountered. Grade Scheme

Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F)

Placement Component

No

Supplementary Assessment

Yes

Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the course but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above and submitted all major assessment tasks. Program Level AQF Level of Program

5

6

7

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9

10

Course Description (Higher Educa ITECH1101 AQF Level of Program 5

6

7

8

9

10

Level Intermediate Advanced

Organisation Delivery Mode Regular semester Structure

Due to COVID19 restrictions in Australia, this course will be delivered online for HEBUST campus students. Du to a large number of students, there will be two weekly lecture deliveries for two groups of students. The wee tutorials will be delivered in four instances for student groups A, B, C, and D. Each lecture and tutorial will be delivered in three 45 minute intervals with a short break between the intervals, totaling to 2 hours and 45 minutes. In conclusion, each student will be allocated by a HEBUST staff member to one weekly lecture and o weekly tutorial for total of 12 weeks. Staff Role

Name

Room

Telephone

Email

Course Coordinator

Sasa (Sasha) Ivkovic Online

[email protected]

Lecturer

Sasa (Sasha) Ivkovic Online

[email protected]

Tutor

Sasa (Sasha) Ivkovic Online

[email protected]

Lecturer

Mei Li

[email protected]

Lecturer

Mingxin Yang

[email protected].

Timetable Type

Day

Time

Room

Staff / Comment

Lecture 1

Monday

13:40-16:25 Beijing

Online MS Teams

Monday Lecture - Group 1

Lecture 2

Tuesday

13:40-16:25 Beijing

Online MS Teams

Tuesday Lecture - Group 2

Tutorial 1

Wednesday

08:00-10:45 Beijing

Online MS Teams

Wednesday Tutorial - Group A

Tutorial 2

Thursday

08:00-10:45 Beijing

Online MS Teams

Thursday Tutorial - Group B

Tutorial 3

Friday

08:00-10:45 Beijing

Online MS Teams

Friday Tutorial - Group C

Online MS

Tutorial 4

Saturday

08:00-10:45 Beijing

Teams

Saturday Tutorial - Group D

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Course Description (Higher Educa ITECH1101 change and students are encouraged to check with timetabling and the Moodle shell for updates. Learning Outcomes Knowledge K1.

Explain fundamental strategies for problem solving

K2.

Relate goal-setting and plan formulation to problem solving

K3.

Compare and contrast commonly used problem solving strategies

K4.

Describe tools and techniques that can be used to model and describe problems

K5.

Describe the value of reflection, attitude and self-efficacy towards success in problem solving

Skills S1.

Decompose a problem and create goals and plans to solve that problem

S2.

Devise and implement problem solving strategies which can be applied to a range of IT problems

S3.

Develop and verify algorithms based on conceptual models used in programming

S4.

Construct documentation describing how to solve a problem

Application of knowledge and skills A1.

Apply problem solving strategies, tools and techniques to solve problems in a variety of domains

Content Topics may include: Fundamentals of problem solving Problem solving strategies and their application Goal setting and plan formulation Understanding feedback and evaluating potential solutions Critical thinking Design thinking Reading and writing documentation

Values V1.

Understand the cyclic nature of problem solving involving goal setting, plan implementation and evaluation.

V2.

Appreciate the importance of reflection and mindset as part of the problem solving process.

V3.

Recognise the value of the process, as much as the outcome, in problem solving situations.

Graduate Attributes

The Federation University FedUni graduate attributes (GA) are entrenched in the Higher Education Graduate Attributes Policy (LT1228). FedUni graduates develop these graduate attributes through their engagement in explicit learning and teaching and assessment tasks that are embedded in all FedUni programs. Graduate attribute attainment typically follows an incremental development process mapped through program

progression. One or more graduate attributes must be evident in the specified learning outcomes and assessment for each FedUni course, and all attributes must be directly assessed in each program.

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Course Description (Higher Educa ITECH1101 Graduate attribute and descriptor

Development and acquisition of GAs in the cours Learning Outcomes (KSA)

Code A. Direct B. Indirect N/A Not addressed

Assessment task (AT#)

Code A. Certai B. Like C. Possib N/A No likely

Our graduates are curious, reflective and critical. Able to analyse the world in a way that generates valued insights, they are change makers seeking and creating new solutions.

K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1.

A

AT 1- 4

A

GA 1 Thinkers

Our graduates have ideas and are able to realise their dreams. They think and act creatively to achieve and inspire positive change.

K1, K2, K5, S1, S2, A1

A

AT 2 & 3

A

GA 2 Innovators

S2, A1

B

AT 2 & 4

C

GA 3 Citizens

Our graduates engage in socially and culturally appropriate ways to advance individual, community and global well-being. They are socially and environmentally aware, acting ethically, equitably and compassionately.

Our graduates create, exchange, impart and convey information, ideas, and concepts effectively. They are respectful, inclusive and GA 4 Communicators empathetic towards their audience, and express thoughts, feelings and information in ways that help others to understand.

K1, K4, S1, S3, S4

A

AT 1- 4

A

Our graduates display and promote positive behaviours, and aspire to make a difference. They act with integrity, are receptive to alternatives and foster sustainable and resilient practices.

K2, K3, K5 & S2

B

AT 2 & 3

B

GA 5 Leaders

Learning Tasks and Assessment Assessment for this course will be based on a number of tasks including a lecture / practical test or presentation, written portfolio of work, practical assignments, and an end of semester test sampling content from throughout the course.

The final assessment exam/test will be completed either in a written form on paper or online via Moodle in electronic form. The final assessment exam/test will be conducted in a controlled (invigilated) environment where the candidates are supervised during the examination. Learning Outcomes Assessed

Assessment Task

Assessment Type

K1, K3, K4, S1, S2, A1

Application of theoretical concepts covered to explain and solve problems

Lecture Test or Practical Test or Presentation

K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1

Apply various problem solving processes and reflect on the thinking skills and processes Portfolio used.

K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1 K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, A1

Plan and comprehensively solve IT problem(s). Summative assessment/s

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Practical Assignments Examination(s)/Test(s)

Course Description (Higher Educa ITECH1101 The following tasks will be graded. Task

Released

Due

Portfolio

Week 1

Sun, Oct 18, 2020 - 23:55 (Week 7)

10.0%

A

Video Presentation

Week 2

Mon, Sep 28, 2020 - 16:00 (Week 5)

10.0%

A

Assignment Part 1: Design Documentation and Peer Review

Week 4

Sun, Oct 25, 2020 - 23:55 (Week 8)

15.0%

A

Assignment Part 2: Hackathon Report

Week 4

Sun, Nov 15, 2020 - 23:55 (Week 11)

15.0%

A

Assignment Part 3: Hackathon Presentation

Week 4

In timetabled laboratory (Week 11)

10.0%

B

Final test period

End of final test period

40.0%

B

Exam / Test

Weighting Ty

TASK 1: Portfolio Learning Outcomes Assessed: K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1 Purpose: Provide students with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills developed throughout the course Requirements: create and maintain a portfolio of completed set laboratory tasks each week Assessed by: Lecturer/Tutor Submission: Word/PFD document via Moodle Feedback: marks in fdlMarks, feedback to individual students via Moodle.

TASK 2: Video Presentation Learning Outcomes Assessed: K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, A1 Purpose: determine the progression of the student in the course as an indication of any intervention that may be required. Requirements: deliver a video report demonstrating the application of skills covered in the first 3 weeks Assessed by: Lecturer/Tutor Submission: via Moodle Feedback: marks in fdlMarks, feedback to individual students via Moodle. TASK 3: Assignment Part 1: Design Documentation and Peer Review Learning Outcomes Assessed: K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1 Purpose: Provide students with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills developed throughout the semester Requirements: Design and document a plan to solve a problem involving robots. Provide feedback on plans developed by peers. Some of this work will be completed in teams but students will be assessed individually Assessed by: Lecturer/Tutor Submission: via Moodle Feedback: marks in fdlMarks, feedback to individual students via Moodle. TASK 4: Assignment Part 2: Hackathon Report Learning Outcomes Assessed: K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1 Purpose: Provide students with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills developed throughout the semester

Requirements: Determine, document, and apply problem-solving techniques to a problem involving robots, using critical and design thinking approaches. Some of this work will be completed in teams but students will assessed individually Assessed by: Lecturer/Tutor fdlGrades UD_ITECH1101_2020/23_2020-09-01 11:26:42

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Course Description (Higher Educa ITECH1101 Submission: via Moodle Feedback: marks in fdlMarks, feedback to individual students via Moodle. TASK 5: Assignment Part 3: Hackathon Presentation Learning Outcomes Assessed: K1, K2, K3, K4, K5 Purpose: Provide students with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills developed throughout the semester Requirements: Deliver a presentation to peers describing problem-solving processes, strategies, and techniques and reflecting on lessons learned. Provide feedback to peers. Assessed by: Lecturer/Tutor Submission: via Moodle Feedback: marks in fdlMarks, feedback to individual students via Moodle.

TASK 6: Examination/Test Learning Outcomes Assessed: K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, A1 Purpose: examine student`s understanding of course concepts under invigilated conditions. Requirements: answer questions covering course concepts under invigilated examination conditions on a pap or via an online Moodle test. This assessment may draw on content from throughout the entire course. Assessed by: Lecturer/Tutor Submission: End of the exam, electronically via the Moodle test interface. Recommended time per learning activity

Students should be aware that a course’s class time is only a small component of their expected learning activities. Students are expected to spend approximately 150 hours (300 hours if 30 credit points) studying th course in order to have a reasonable opportunity to satisfactorily meet the learning outcomes. The following table is a suggested breakdown of this time on the learning activities and represents the recommended minimum for each of these activities.

Learning Activity

Description

Hour

Lectures and lecture Workshops

Completion of, and participation in weekly lecture workshops. 3 x 45 minutes (2:45 hours) per week for 12 weeks.

27

Tutorial Work

Completion of, and participation in weekly tutorial sessions, 3 x 45 minutes (2:45 hours) per week for 12 weeks.

27

Pre-work for weekly classes, reading and reviewing resources

Complete pre-work for each week`s classes (1 hour per week for 12 weeks) and review supplementary resources (1 hour per week for 12 weeks)

24

Assignment work

Completion of assignment work (not including time allocated for tasks in workshops or labs)

48

Study and revision

Revise course materials and concepts for end of semester examination

24

Total:

150

Submission and Return of Student Work

Written responses to exam questions submitted by the student during the examination. In a case of the exam being held online responses to exam questions submitted electronically via Moodle. Submission of all other fdlGrades UD_ITECH1101_2020/23_2020-09-01 11:26:42

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