University of BirminghamComputer Science

SYLLABUS PAGE, 2005/06

06-02363
Commercial Programming

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.)

Changes and Updates

Most recent update: 12 Sep 2005.

Outline

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).

Aims

The aims of this module are to:

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:Assessed by:
1Demonstrate an appreciation of an industry/commerce viewpoint on, or usage of, some issues or topics in CS/SE.Technical Report
2Demonstrate 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

Continuous assessment (100%).

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.

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

The precise topics and speakers are chosen to lie in the following approximate areas.

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

Relevant Links

Information on guest speakers, assessment, technical reports, etc. will be found on the Module Web Page.


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