Module 18159 (2011)
Syllabus page 2011/2012
06-18159
Project (CompSci - MSc)
Level 4/M A
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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: | |
| 1 | carry out a substantial individual software-related task, including appropriate background research, demonstrating a professional approach | Demonstration/presentation, project report |
| 2 | work independently, prioritising different components of the work and managing a large project effectively | Demonstration/presentation, project report |
| 3 | present 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:
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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