Module 02596 (2001)

Syllabus page 2001/2002

06-02596
Project - E&SE/BEng

Level 3/H

mdr
10+30 credits in Semester 1 and Semester 2

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Outline


Aims

The aims of this module are to:

  • allow the student to carry out a substantial task of his or her own choosing, in the area of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or Software Engineering
  • allow the students to demonstrate their competence as computing professionals, and to apply what they have learnt in the other components of their degree programme
  • facilitate independent work on a substantial project, including prioritisation of different components of the project, as well as prioritising the project as a whole against other work

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to: Assessed by:
1
2carry out a substantial software or hardware development task, or a substantial piece of research in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or Software Engineering Demonstration/presentation, project report
3work independently and prioritise different components of the work; manage a large project effectively Demonstration/presentation, project report
4take decisions and justify them convincingly Demonstration/presentation, project report
5orally present work undertaken, and answer questions about it convincingly Demonstration/Presentation
6write a formal report, detailing work undertaken and conclusions reached Project report

Restrictions, Prerequisites and Corequisites

Restrictions:

None

Prerequisites:

None

Co-requisites:

None


Teaching

Teaching Methods:

By arrangement with supervisor. Student work, supporting tutorials.

Contact Hours:

About 10


Assessment

  • Supplementary (where allowed): As the sessional assessment
  • Demonstration of the working software or presentation of the research, and 60 page maximum final report.

Recommended Books

None


Detailed Syllabus

Not applicable

Last updated: 2 July 2001

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