| Computer Science |
SYLLABUS PAGE, 2005/06
Level 3/H
| Dr M Kerber | 10 credits in Sem1 |
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The School of Computer Science Module Description is a strict subset of this Syllabus Page. (The University module description has not yet been checked against the School's.)
Most recent update: 12 Sep 2005.
| Guest speakers present seminars on topics relevant to the work in which Computer Science / Software Engineering (CS/SE) graduates are frequently involved 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). |
The aims of this module are to:
| 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:
| None |
Prerequisites:
| None |
Co-requisites:
| None |
Teaching methods:
| 2 hrs of lectures per week, mostly by visiting speakers from Industry/Commerce. |
Contact hours:
| 22 |
| Continuous assessment (100%). |
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The continuous assessment consists of two technical reports of 2000-2500 words. The reports must be on the titles provided by the guest speakers. Full details will be found on the module web page. |
| Title | Author(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. |
The precise topics and speakers are chosen to lie in the following approximate areas.
Information on guest speakers, assessment, technical reports, etc. will be found on the Module Web Page.
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| Page maintained by: | Dr P Coxhead |
| Content last updated: | 12 Sep 2005 |
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