Module 02386 (2013)

Module Description - Software Project

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Module TitleSoftware Project
SchoolComputer Science
Module Code06-02386
DescriptorCOMP/06-02386/LH
Member of StaffAndrew Howes (coordinator)
LevelH
Credits40
Semester1+2
Pre-requisitesNone
Co-requisitesNone
RestrictionsNone
Contact hours17
DeliveryBy arrangement with supervisor. Student work, supporting tutorials.
Description The final year project enables the student to demonstrate competence as a computing professional 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 normally includes writing a substantial piece of software or developing some hardware. Occasionally it can consist of conducting research other than by writing software.
Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:Assessed by:
carry out a substantial software or hardware development task, or a substantial piece of research in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or Software Engineering Demonstration/presentation, project report
work independently and prioritise different components of the work; manage a large project effectively Demonstration/presentation, project report
take decisions and justify them convincingly Demonstration/presentation, project report
orally present work undertaken, and answer questions about it convincingly Demonstration/Presentation
write a formal report, detailing work undertaken and conclusions reached Project report
AssessmentSessional: continous assessment (100%), via demonstration/presentation and final report.
Supplementary (where allowed): None; the module may only be repeated.
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