Module 02363 (2002)

Syllabus page 2002/2003

06-02363
Commercial Programming
Level 3/H

:5
John Barnden (coordinator)
10 credits in Semester 1

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The Module Description is a strict subset of this Syllabus Page. (The University module description has not yet been checked against the School's.)

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Extra information, on guest speakers, technical reports, etc.

Outline

Guest speakers present seminars on topics relevant to the work that Computer Science / Software Engineering (CS/SE) graduates are frequently involved in on entering Industry or Commerce. The speakers are chosen to have particular experience in industrial/commercial application of CS/SE, employing or working with graduates in CS/SE or related areas, or legal or managerial aspects of work that requires such graduates. Each speaker provides handouts on his/her chosen topic (usually available either from the School Library or online via the syllabus web page for the module a few days before the speaker's lecture) and a technical report title (available online via the syllabus web page near the end of the semester).

Aims

The aims of this module are to:

  • prepare the students for leaving University and entering Industry/Commerce by bridging the gap between the academic view and the industrial/commercial view of Computer Science / Software Engineering (CS/SE)
  • expose the students to some of the breadth, variety and applications of CS/SE in current practice, helping them to see their degree as the foundation rather than the culmination of their education
  • enhance the motivation and learning experience of students by drawing on the experience of industrial/commercial practitioners and the immediacy of current challenges that they are facing
  • discuss some technical topics in CS/SE that have industrial/commercial relevance but for which there is little space elsewhere in the syllabus

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to: Assessed by:
1 demonstrate an appreciation of an Industry/Commerce viewpoint on, or usage of, some issues or topics in CS/SE Technical Report
2 demonstrate understanding of some topics in CS/SE that are of relevance to Industry/Commerce Technical Report

Restrictions, Prerequisites and Corequisites

Restrictions:

None

Prerequisites:

None

Co-requisites:

None

Teaching

Teaching Methods:

2 hrs of lectures per week, mostly by visiting speakers from Industry/Commerce.

Contact Hours:

22

Assessment

  • Supplementary (where allowed): As the sessional assessment
  • The reports must be appropriately structured in sections with an introduction, conclusion and reference section as well as any other sections as appropriate. Other instructions will be made available via this syllabus page.

Recommended Books

TitleAuthor(s)Publisher, Date
Individual lecturers typically suggest a list of references for their topics. Students are expected to find further relevant references on their own.

Detailed Syllabus

  1. Software Engineering
  2. Software Technologies and Systems
  3. Managerial and Organizational Issues
  4. Legal issues

Last updated: 3 October 2002

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