Advanced IT Prototyping Concepts

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
COMP 4015
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Course ID
205820
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
4
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

In this course, students will study application of advanced prototyping concepts for engineering disciplines. Content includes: Introduction to basic electronics; Architecture and programming concepts for micro controllers; Schematic design; Advanced production of PCBs; Application of 3D modelling software; Employing 3D printing in the prototyping process; Rapid Prototyping Research Techniques.

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply electronics and sensor concepts to developing computer device prototypes
  • Design electronics schematics
  • Employ rapid Printed Circuit Board production processes for concept realisation
  • Apply 3D modelling skills to develop tangible device prototypes
  • Employ rapid 3D printer design techniques to support IT device prototypes
  • Perform literature review on rapid prototyping research papers

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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Assessment

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