Course coordinator
Associate Professor John Williams
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 16/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 4
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Elec Engineering & Comp Science School
The Capstone project is a substantial, individual research-informed project tacking a cyber security problem from academia, government or industry, aligned with the individual student’s MCyber Field of Study. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to define, research and execute a significant cyber security project. This involves a precise problem formulation, project plan and execution, and effective communication with project stakeholders.
The Master of Cyber Security capstone project requires students to bring together their discipline knowledge,ﾠanalyticﾠand interpretive skills to execute a project in an academic or organisational/industry setting. This course is the second part of the capstone project and involves
- undertaking original research and/or development in the project defined in CYBR7901 Cyber Security Capstone 1
- working independently under appropriate supervision to develop and refine the project outcomes
- tracking and communicating project progress to academic and industry/organisational supervisors (if relevant)
- communicating project and research outcomes in written and oral form in appropriate forms for the relevant audience
Project supervision will be provided by the allocated academic supervisor. Industry and organisational-based projects will also have an industry supervisor to provide organisational context and support.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
CYBR7901
Restrictions
Enrolment restricted to students in the MCyberSec program.
Course contact
Course coordinator
Dr Siamak Layeghy
Aims and outcomes
The capstone project aims to equip students with the skills required to undertake a substantial research-informed project within either an academic or organisational/business context.ﾠ CYBR7902 builds on work completed in CYBR7901, and has students
- executing a research-informed methodology to completeﾠthe project identified and scoped in Capstone 1
- identifying and addressing challenges as they arise with appropriate support from academic and/or industry supervisor (if relevant)
- preparing a comprehensive written report capturing all aspects of the project and outcomes
- preparing and delivering a seminar communication the project overview and outcomes
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Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Propose a solution to address the research problem identified from different cyber security discipline areas.
LO2.
Write a comprehensive project report, accurately capturing all elements of the project, written in the appropriate voice for the appropriate target audience (research and/or technical/organisational).
LO3.
Make a convincing argument by structuring your ideas coherently and persuasively, and use visual aids and digital technology effectively to engage audiences.
LO4.
Apply effectively communication to explain project methodology and outcomes to diverse audiences making appropriate use of visual aids and other presentation techniques
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation |
Presentation seminar
|
30% |
18/10/2024 4:00 pm
Seminar is to be scheduled with academic supervisor sometime during Week 12, prior to the due date/time. |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Final Report
|
70% |
25/10/2024 4:00 pm |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Presentation seminar
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
18/10/2024 4:00 pm
Seminar is to be scheduled with academic supervisor sometime during Week 12, prior to the due date/time.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L03, L04
Task description
Students will verbally and visually present a comprehensive summary of their capstone project, including Introduction, Background & Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Analysis and Conclusions.
Hurdle requirements
A minimum score of 40% in this task is required to achieve a grade higher than a 3 in the courseSubmission guidelines
Presentation slides must be uploaded to Blackboard prior to the due date/time.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Oral sessions scheduled with multiple markers. Max extension may be limited by feedback timeline.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Final Report
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 70%
- Due date
25/10/2024 4:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02
Task description
The final report is a comprehensive elaboration of the student's entire capstone project. It should be written to facilitate assessment by persons other than the supervisor and should include material on the problems and goals of the project, applicable methods, the approach taken, major decisions and the reasons for the selection of goals and methods, results, the extent to which the goals have been achieved, the relevance, importance and context of achievements and the reasons for any shortcomings.
Hurdle requirements
A minimum score of 40% is required in this task to achieve a grade higher than 3 for the course.Submission guidelines
You must submit your final report through the TurnItIn link provided on Blackboard. Any supplementary files may be uploaded as a single zip file on Blackboard. Students undertaking industry projects that include an embargo on their final report should contact the course coordinator regarding submission.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 21 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Marked report with feedback will be released to students within 21- 28 days where the earlier time frame applies if no extensions.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Students will receive a grade of 1 if their final mark is less than 20% and they have submitted at least one piece of assessment. |
| 2 (Fail) |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Students will receive a grade of 2 if they meet all of the following criteria: an overall mark of at least 20%, not satisfy the criteria for a higher grade. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Students will receive a grade of 3 if they meet all of the following criteria: an overall mark of at least 45%, not satisfy the criteria for a higher grade. |
| 4 (Pass) |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Students will receive a grade of 4 if they meet all of the following criteria: an overall mark of at least 50%, a final report mark of at least 40%, a presentation mark of at least 40%, not satisfy the criteria for a higher grade. |
| 5 (Credit) |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Students will receive a grade of 5 if they meet all of the following criteria: an overall mark of at least 65%, a final report mark of at least 50%, a presentation mark of at least 50%, not satisfy the criteria for a higher grade. |
| 6 (Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Students will receive a grade of 6 if they meet all of the following criteria: an overall mark of at least 75%, a final report mark of at least 65%, a presentation mark of at least 65%, not satisfy the criteria for a higher grade. |
| 7 (High Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Students will receive a grade of 7 if they meet all of the following criteria: an overall mark of at least 85%, a final report mark of at least 75%, a presentation mark of at least 75%. |
Additional course grading information
Your overall percentage will be calculated as per the assessment item weights above and then rounded to the nearest whole percent. The course coordinator reserves the right to moderate marks.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is not available for some items in this course.
Students achieving a grade of 3 in CYBR7902 may apply for supplementary assessment. This will constitute a resubmission of the Capstone Final Report assessment task, due within 7 days of approval of supplementary assessment. No additional project supervision will be available for the completion of this task.
Students with a "Pass" for the final report but a "Fail" for the seminar will be eligible for a supplementary oral presentation.
Additional assessment information
Generative AI and Machine Translation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
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Not Timetabled |
Cyber Security Capstone Project You are responsible for managing the timely completion of your project, generating ideas, working through difficulties, searching for appropriate resources, and completing your project deliverables on time. Your supervisor's role is as an advisor and mentor. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
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