48435 Emerging Software Technologies

6cp

Requisite(s): 48433 Software Architecture: Engineering OR 48434 Embedded Systems
Subject coordinator: Xioaying Kong

This subject aims to expose students to cutting-edge software technologies and to develop their skills in independent learning of new technologies and techniques. Students will develop an understanding of emerging software technologies, tools and techniques, including aspects such as advanced Internet, web and related technologies. Current examples include, but are not restricted to: XML; web services; SOAP; WSDL; .Net; mobile Commerce; collaborate systems; agents; future directions in UML; semantic web; web content management; cocoon; agile development methodologies; novel development processes and methods; web engineering; and novel interfaces. Students develop an overview of a broad range of technologies and are provided the opportunity to develop research capabilities by exploring a topic in more detail through group-based research.

Assessment: Prepare a Report on chosen topic (30 per cent), Presentation of research topic (10 per cent), Lead discussion and tutorial in chosen topic (15 per cent), Preparation for participation of discussion (15 per cent), formal examination (30 per cent).

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $889.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,370.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Domestic fee-paying students and international students should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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