CSMAX596-19C (BLK)

Computer Science Internship

60 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Department of Computer Science

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Convenor(s)

Alvin Yeo

Alvin Yeo
4409
G.2.07
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alvin.yeo@waikato.ac.nz

David Bainbridge

David Bainbridge
4407
G.1.23
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david.bainbridge@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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The industry internship takes up one full semester of the programme and involves placement in industry. Duration of the internship is for 400 hours (10 weeks / 1 semester). Interns will be mentored and supported by the industry partner and by their University supervisor, as they take on a real-world problem in an industry setting. The interns are treated as staff members of the host organisation. This is a paid internship, the employer provides a scholarship grant of $5,500.
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Paper Structure

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The students have to complete an IT Project and/or submit deliverables over the 400 hours interning at the host organisation. There are no taught components at the university. The host organisation may provide training to the interns as part of their orientation or internship.


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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • A comprehensive understanding of their host organisation
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  • Practical understanding of the application of Information and Communication Technology
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  • Analytical and report writing skills
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  • Interpersonal skills through interaction with a range of people both within and external to their host institution, appropriate for future professional employment
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  • Time management, organisational and problem solving skills
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  • An awareness of ethical issues regarding expert advice and reporting
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Assessment

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The assessments cover both the project as well as the students' internship experience. The assessment encompass 4 written 2-page writeups about the project and experience, a final report and also a presentation to both industry mentors and academic supervisor.

At the end of the internship, the students will also have completed an IT project and/or submitted deliverables which has contributed value to their host organisation.

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Work Submission 1: Company background, work environment
25 Nov 2019
7:00 PM
2.5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Work submission 2: Project Background and Description
9 Dec 2019
7:00 PM
2.5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Work Submission 3: Project results and reflection
6 Jan 2020
7:00 PM
2.5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Work submission 4: Project results and reflections
20 Jan 2020
7:00 PM
2.5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Oral presentation slides submissions
4 Feb 2020
3:00 PM
0
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
6. Oral presentation evaluation
5 Feb 2020
1:00 PM
15
  • Other: Evaluation during the Oral Presentation event
7. Industry evaluation
10
  • Other: Evaluation completed at the oral presentation
8. Final report
12 Feb 2020
5:00 PM
65
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Recommended Readings

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Zalipour, A. (2015). Reflective Practice. University of Waikato: Teaching Development Unit.

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Other Resources

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Other resources (if any) will be provided on the Moodle page e.g. guide to reflection and presentations
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Online Support

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Additional information is available via FCMS596 Computer Science Internship Moodle.
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Workload

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Student will spend 400 hours on the internship.

Remaining 200 hours will comprise:

1. Work submissions: 40

2. Oral presentations: 10

3. Final reports: 100

4. Research for their work placement: 50 hours

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Restricted papers: FCMS596

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