Module 07953 (2012)

Module Description - First semester mini-project

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Module TitleFirst semester mini-project
SchoolComputer Science
Module Code06-07953
DescriptorCOMP/06-07953/LM
Member of StaffDavid Parker (coordinator)
LevelM
Credits30
Semester1
Pre-requisitesNone
Co-requisites06-06991 (Research Skills), or an alternative appropriate skills training module
RestrictionsNone
Contact hoursVariable
DeliveryStudent work, supporting supervisions
DescriptionEach student undertakes a piece of research work that can be seen as a preparation for a possible final summer project under the supervision of a research-active member of academic staff. Supervision and the written report should address the development of skills in defining aims, objectives and plans; project and time management skills; systematic literature searching and written and verbal communication skills. There is no requirement for a mini-project to include development of a program. Projects are either negotiated from a list of academic staff's interests or are developed from a student's original idea.
Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:Assessed by:
define aims and objectives for a research project and propose feasible working plans to accomplish the work Project report
manage their project and their time Meetings with project supervisor, Project report
search the literature of their topic in a systematic fashion Project report
demonstrate good written and verbal communication Meetings with project supervisor, Project report
AssessmentSessional: Report (100%).
Supplementary (where allowed): None; the module can only be repeated.
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