Computer Technology Fundamentals Module: Mini-Project
Overview
This document describes the third INB102 Emerging Technologies module. Unlike the first two modules, this module is not assessed through a workbook, but through a report and accompanying materials: presentation, videos and demo.
Mini-projects allow you to undertake a deeper study into some particular computer technologies and to make something of your choice. These projects can be undertaken in small groups allowing you to learn from others and to develop teamwork skills. Projects comprise the investigation, design and implementation of a set of different computer technologies configured for a novel purpose.
The objective of the project is to explore a computer technology beyond that covered in the practical's and lecture. It is not expected that you will build and program a new computer system from scratch, rather the goal is to replicate, modify, extend or enhance an existing design and implementation. Typically you might follow an online tutorial to make something e.g. installing and configuring a simple PHP web server, and to extend it in some way. You should use Raspberry Pi computers in your project. Many projects will be based on existing Raspberry Pi projects or combinations or parts of them. Generally it is expected that most projects will involve some form of communication such as a web service, web server, TCP/IP networking etc. If your project is a pure standalone project then please discuss with your tutor to ensure it has adequate scope.
It is important that all ideas, information and work taken from others are correctly cited; you should follow QUT guidelines: https://www.citewrite.qut.edu.au/cite/.
Projects must be agreed in advance with your tutor. You only have four weeks to undertake your mini-project hence you need to be realistic in what you hope to achieve. A list of project ideas and default projects are included in this document. Groups who cannot devise reasonable project by week 10 will be allocated one of the default projects. Projects may not use mains level voltages.
- A report of (max 12 pages) detailing your mini project including a statement of contribution.
- Your report must also be submitted online to the through blackboard.
- Presentation/demonstration of your project to your tutor and the rest of the class
- Video of your project (maximum of 4-5 minutes duration) either on YouTube or DVD
Assessment: You will be assessed based on the criterion referenced assessment sheet shown overleaf. Note the presentations and demos are to demonstrate your implementation. They are not assessed for them; there are no marks for your presentation style or effectiveness. However it is in your interest to effectively present your work in both written and spoken form since this is how we know what you have done and learnt.
Project Presentation and Video:
You should try to demonstrate your project to your tutor and the rest of the class. Please discuss in advance with your tutor if you need any special equipment. If you are unable to demonstrate your project you should still give a presentation on what you have done. Given the number of groups you are unlikely to have more than 8 minutes for this so please think about what you want to show. You should also make a short (maximum 3 minute) video of your project. Please submit this as a CD/DVD with your report or post a video to YouTube and include a link to this in your report and also email the link to your tutor. You will not be marked on the quality of your video or demonstration, they are purely to show your tutor what you have done.
More help, info/relevant links will be available via Mini project folder on Blackboard throughout the semester.
Attachment:- Assignment.rar