Module 18159 (2011)

Syllabus page 2011/2012

06-18159
Project (CompSci - MSc)

Level 4/M A

Shan He (coordinator)
credits in Semester 2

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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.)

Relevant Links

Project Web Page


Outline

This module enables the student to demonstrate professional competence in a substantial software-related task and to apply material learned in other components of the degree programme. Projects are chosen from staff suggestions or are developed from the student's original idea. The project may be completed in industry in the form of a work placement.


Aims

The aims of this module are to:

  • allow students to carry out a substantial task of their own choosing, in an area appropriate to their degree programme
  • allow 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 individual software project, including background research and project management

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to: Assessed by:
1carry out a substantial individual software-related task, including appropriate background research, demonstrating a professional approach Demonstration/presentation, project report
2work independently, prioritising different components of the work and managing a large project effectively Demonstration/presentation, project report
3present work undertaken both orally and in a formal project report, justifying decisions taken and evaluating outcomes Demonstration/presentation, project report

Restrictions, Prerequisites and Corequisites

Restrictions:

None

Prerequisites:

None

Co-requisites:

No formal corequisites.
Programme regulations specify the conditions under which MSc students may proceed to the software project.


Teaching

Teaching Methods:

Students work independently with an appointed supervisor.

Contact Hours:

About 10


Assessment

  • Sessional: Demonstration, project report (used in combination with no fixed division of marks).
  • Supplementary (where allowed): None; the module may only be repeated.

Recommended Books

None


Detailed Syllabus

Not applicable

Last updated: 18 October 2010

Source file: /internal/modules/COMSCI/2011/xml/18159.xml

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