Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Approved Industry Experience 1
Credit Points: 36.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
INTE2376 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
140H Computer Science & Information Technology |
Workplace |
Sem 1 2006, Sem 1 2007, Sem 1 2008, Sem 1 2009, Sem 1 2010, Sem 1 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 1 2015, Sem 1 2016 |
INTE2376 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
171H School of Science |
Workplace |
Sem 1 2017, Sem 1 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 1 2021 |
INTE2376 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
175H Computing Technologies |
Workplace |
Sem 1 2023, Sem 1 2024, Sem 1 2025 |
Course Coordinator: Dr Golnoush Abaei
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 0294
Course Coordinator Email: golnoush.abaei@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: City campus, Building 14, Level 11, Room 02
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment only
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Enforced Co-Requisite Courses
You should undertake the following course/s at the same time as this course as it contains areas of knowledge and skills which are implemented together in practice.
Note: it is a condition of enrolment at RMIT that you accept responsibility for ensuring that you have completed the prerequisite/s and agree to concurrently enrol in co-requisite courses before enrolling in a course.
For information go to RMIT Course Requisites webpage.
Assumed Knowledge
Courses must be completed in the sequence listed in your program structure.
You must only enrol in INTE2376 Approved Industry Experience 1 in line with the sequence listed in your program structure. Please ensure that you have met the necessary requirements by checking the program guide. If you enrol into this course before as indicated by your program structure, you may be automatically dropped from this course before census.
For any enquiries, please visit STEM College Student Lifecycle or your Program Manager for information and support.
If you have completed prior studies at RMIT or another institution that developed the skills and knowledge covered in the above course/s you may be eligible to apply for credit transfer.
Alternatively, if you have prior relevant work experience that developed the skills and knowledge covered in the above course/s you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning. Please follow the link for further information on how to apply for credit for prior study or experience.
Course Description
This course is associated with industry experience in a full-time employment position, which is related or relevant to a future career in the field of your degree program. This course is intended to combine with INTE2377 Approved Industry Experience 2 to form two semesters of continuous approved industry experience.
The placement is for a minimum period of 40 weeks.
Note: This course includes a work-integrated learning experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context and where feedback from industry and/ or community is integral to your experience.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
Program Learning Outcomes
This course contributes to the following program learning outcomes:
BP096P25 - Bachelor of Software Engineering (Professional)
PLO1: Knowledge - Apply a broad and coherent set of knowledge and skills for developing user-centric computing solutions for contemporary societal challenges.
PLO2: Problem Solving - Apply systematic problem solving and decision-making methodologies to identify, design and implement computing solutions to real world problems, demonstrating the ability to work independently to self-manage processes and projects.
PLO3: Cognitive and Technical Skill - Critically analyse and evaluate user requirements and design systems employing software development tools, techniques and emerging technologies.
PLO4: Communication - Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, employing a range of communication methods in interactions to both computing and non-computing personnel.
PLO5: Collaboration and Teamwork - Demonstrate effective teamwork and collaboration by using tools and practices to manage and meet project deliverables.
PLO6: Responsibility and Accountability - Demonstrate integrity, ethical conduct, sustainable and culturally inclusive professional standards, including First Nations knowledges and input in designing and implementing computing solutions.
PLO7: Professional Experience - Integrate and apply professional theory with practice in internship contexts and industry settings.
BP347 - Bachelor of Computer Science (Professional)
BP348 - Bachelor of Data Science (Professional)
BP349 - Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional)
BP356 - Bachelor of Cyber Security (Professional)
PLO7: Professional Experience - Integrate and apply professional theory with practice in internship contexts and industry settings.
Upon successful completion of this course you should be able to:
- Critically analyse and evaluate all aspects of your work in industry, including technology, tools and methods and solutions;
- Design and implement solutions that accommodate specific workplace requirements and constraints, based on industry specifications;
- Communicate effectively in oral and written forms for a variety of purposes and in a range of industry contexts, relevant to your professional activities;
- Establish and effectively use/manage interpersonal networks and manage relationships in a range of settings;
- Adapt to change to workplace conditions flexibly and responsibly;
- Work across a variety of information technology platforms and environments;
- Identify, assess and take advantage of opportunities in the workplace;
- Prove an understanding of and proficiency with the industry processes and standards relevant to your degree.
Overview of Learning Activities
This approved industry experience gives you the opportunity to consolidate and improve the program capabilities that you have developed in your studies. In the course of your employment, you will receive industry feedback on your learning activities or assessment tasks. You should learn the requirements of being employed in the field of your degree program where you can productively add value to the company.
Your internship position may require you to
- Analyse business/customer problems and issues
- Apply technical knowledge to solve these technical problems and issues
- Communicate all aspects of your work achievements/progress with your work supervisor and colleagues
- Collaborate with all team members in communicating and finalising solutions
- Take ownership and responsibility for work activities
- Research new or unknown technologies and innovations.
Overview of Learning Resources
Learning resources will be provided by your employer. A university representative will also be available and/or visit and/or contact the place of employment.
Overview of Assessment
The assessment of this course is together with INTE2374 Software Engineering Principles and Practice 1.
The major basis for assessment is maintaining employment in the one company for the full term of your contract. Exceptions may be granted for problems that you bring to the attention of your workplace supervisor and program coordinator.
Further to this, you will need to demonstrate and report frequently that you can effectively apply your knowledge in the workplace setting, using analytic, problem solving and communication skills, and working responsibly in the workplace team(s) to the standards required.
End of each semester, you must present a retrospective summary of your work to other students and the teaching team.
Note: This course has no hurdle requirements.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: 4 Monthly Written Reports
Weighting: 50%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 8.
Assessment Task 2: 1 Final Presentation
Weighting: 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 and 3.
Assessment Task 3: Industry Mentor Report
Weighting: 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
The following ethical aspects may impact your assessment:
RESPECT FOR EMPLOYER’ S CLIENTS, SOFTWARE AND DATA
Poaching (directly or indirectly) of an employer’ s clients and unauthorised copying of employer data or software is unethical and proven cases that could result in severe disciplinary action being taken under the regulations for ‘general misconduct bringing the University into disrepute’. For your own protection, consult your employer prior to accepting any assignment from one of their clients within 12 months of completing your approved industry experience.
CONTINUITY OF WORK and HANDOVER
Any matters (illness, ethical problems, personal situations) that might affect your continuity in work with your employer must be discussed with your internship coordinator BEFORE any precipitous action is taken.
If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.