Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Approved Industry Experience 2

Credit Points: 36.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

INTE2377

City Campus

Undergraduate

140H Computer Science & Information Technology

Workplace

 Sem 2 2006,
Sem 2 2007,
Sem 2 2008,
Sem 2 2009,
Sem 2 2010,
Sem 2 2011,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 2 2016

INTE2377

City Campus

Undergraduate

171H School of Science

Workplace

 Sem 2 2017,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 2 2021

INTE2377

City Campus

Undergraduate

175H Computing Technologies

Workplace

 Sem 2 2022,
Sem 2 2023,
Sem 2 2024

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


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 INTE2377 Approved Industry Experience 2 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 INTE2376 Approved Industry Experience 1 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.

Please contact the Course Coordinator for internship approval and completion of the WIL forms.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes

This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following program(s):

BP096P25 - Bachelor of Software Engineering (Professional)

PLO 1    Knowledge - Apply a broad and coherent set of knowledge and skills for developing user-centric software engineering solutions for contemporary societal challenges.
PLO 2    Problem Solving - Apply systematic problem solving and decision-making methodologies to identify, design and implement software engineering solutions to real world problems, demonstrating the ability to work independently to self-manage processes and projects.
PLO 3    Cognitive and Technical Skill - Critically analyse and evaluate user requirements and design systems employing software development tools, techniques and emerging technologies.
PLO 4    Communication -  Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, employing a range of communication methods in interactions to both computing and non-computing personnel.
PLO 5    Collaboration and Teamwork - Demonstrate effective teamwork and collaboration by using tools and practices to manage and meet project deliverables. 
PLO 6    Responsibility and Accountability - Demonstrate integrity, ethical conduct, sustainable and culturally inclusive professional standards, including First Nations knowledges and input in designing and implementing software engineering solutions. 
PLO 7    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)

PLO 7    Professional Experience - Integrate and apply professional theory with practice in internship contexts and industry settings.

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.


Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate written and spoken communication skills through the development of reports and presentations;
  2. Analyse technical, ethical and professional issues that are relevant to concurrent workplace experience;
  3. Evaluate the effectiveness of problem solutions encountered in the workplace;
  4. Reflect on the relevance of your approved industry experience to professional responsibility and life-long learning;
  5. Relate your experiences to your existing knowledge, understanding and attitudes;
  6. Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences through a range of modes and media;
  7. Analyse your experiences to synthesise new knowledge, understanding and attitudes;
  8. Use your experiences to develop a longer-term perspective on your future career development.


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.

The learning activities will vary somewhat depending on the exact nature of the student work placement.   

The following ethical aspects may impact on 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 that cases 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.


Overview of Learning Resources

Students should access the internet and RMIT Library e-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

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, 4, 5 and 7 

Assessment Task 2:  1 Final Presentation
Weighting: 30% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7 

Assessment Task 3:  Industry Mentor Report
Weighting: 20% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 2, 5, 6 and 8 

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.