COMP SCI 7409 - Search Based Software Engineering
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2020
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code COMP SCI 7409 Course Search Based Software Engineering Coordinating Unit Computer Science Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 2 hours Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assessment Written exam and/or assignments Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Markus Wagner
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Develop knowledge of optimisation techniques and methodologies set in the context of search-based software engineering. 2 Gain experience in matching various optimisation methods and algorithms for particular classes of problems. 3 Develop knowledge and experience in developing search-based software engineering approaches for real-world applications. 4 Read and understand scientific research papers and present them in a talk.
The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia .
The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency:
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1-4 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
1-4 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
1-3 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
4 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
1-3 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
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Workload
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Learning Activities Summary
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
* The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.Assessment Task Weighting (%) Individual/ Group Formative/ Summative Due (week)* Hurdle criteria Learning outcomes CBOK Alignment** Assignment 1 5 Individual Summative/Formative Week 4 1. 2. 1.1 1.2 2.3 2.4 3.2 4.1 4.3 Assignment 2 15 Group Summative/Formative Week 7 2. 1.1 1.2 2.3 2.4 3.2 4.1 4.3 Assignment 3 15 Group Summative/Formative Week 11 3. 1.1 1.2 2.3 2.4 3.2 4.1 4.3 Research report 1 and talk 30 Individual Summative/Formative Week 6 3. 4. 1.2 3.2 Research report 2 and talk 30 Individual Summative/Formative Week 12 3. 4. 1.2 3.2 Online quizzes 5 Individual Summative/Formative Week 1-12 1. 1.1 1.2 2.3 2.4 3.2 Total 100
This assessment breakdown complies with the University's Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy.
**CBOK is the Core Body of Knowledge for ICT Professionals defined by the Australian Computer Society. The alignment in the table above corresponds with the following CBOK Areas:
1. Problem Solving1.1 Abstraction1.2 Design
2. Professional Knowledge2.1 Ethics2.2 Professional expectations2.3 Teamwork concepts & issues2.4 Interpersonal communications2.5 Societal issues2.6 Understanding of ICT profession
3. Technology resources3.1 Hardware & Software3.2 Data & information3.3 Networking
4. Technology Building4.1 Programming4.2 Human factors4.3 Systems development4.4 Systems acquisition
5. ICT Management5.1 IT governance & organisational5.2 IT project management5.3 Service management5.4 Security management
Due to the current COVID-19 situation modified arrangements have been made to assessments to facilitate remote learning and teaching. Assessment details provided here reflect recent updates.
For this course, the implications are minor:
1. Lectures will be held online, either as live streams or via uploaded videos. I need to go through some training myself -- there will definitely be recordings, but I will need to see if I can provide live streams, too.
2. Guest talks: I will explore the options with the colleagues. Again: these might be uploaded videos or live streams.
3. Assessments:
1. Quizzes and essays: no changes!
2. Spotlight talks and videos: ONE CHANGE HERE! ==> Everybody now has to produce two videos, i.e., one video for the first paper and one video for the second paper. Given the current situation, in-class presentations are not an option. I will attempt to make the videos available to everybody so that you can see what your classmates have done.
4. The extra tech support sessions for Assignments 2 and 3: we will probably run these via Zoom. Similarly, your progress presentations for Assignments 2 and 3 will most likely be via Zoom. ==> We will broadcast more information on time.Assessment Detail
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Submission
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Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
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- Academic Support with writing and study skills
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- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
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Policies & Guidelines
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- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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