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ITEC810

These pages serve as an entry point for information about the ITEC810 project unit.

Getting Started

Make sure you are completely familiar with the content of the official Unit Outline.

1. Note that we will be using iLearn as the central web-based communication point for this unit. If you are enrolled in the unit, it is essential that you check the iLearn site once a day, since important information will always be posted there in the News Forum. You should be able to login to iLearn using your MQ student ID and password; if you experience any problems, contact the Faculty of Science IT Help Desk.
2. The core of this unit is a project. Currently available projects are listed here. Note that you are expected to have made substantial progress on identifying your project by the end of the first week of semester.
3. Classes will be held in building W5A Room 101, with the exception of the end-of-semester workshop in the last week of semester, whose location will be advertised nearer the event. Classes are held on Friday evenings from 6pm to 9pm; note that for this unit you are also expected to be working on your project during the recess, so there are really 15 weeks that are relevant. Make sure you are familiar with the class schedule.
4. See this page for an explanation of how the assessment for the unit works.
5. The unit culminates in an end-of-semester workshop where everyone gives a presentation on their project.

Other Resources

A significant proportion of the class time in this unit focusses on communication skills, but we don't have the time or space to go into some matters in as much detail as some people would like. If you would like to improve your facility for writing in particular, you should check out the Writing Skills program.