Module 25647 (2013)

Module Description - Commercial Computing

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Module TitleCommercial Computing
SchoolComputer Science
Module Code06-25647
DescriptorCOMP/06-25647/LH
Member of StaffUnassigned (coordinator), Andrew Howes:5, Michael Mistry:5
LevelH
Credits10
Semester1
Pre-requisitesNone
Co-requisitesNone
RestrictionsMay not be taken by anyone who has taken or is taking 06-25648 (Commercial Computing (Extended)).
Contact hours22
Delivery2 hrs of lectures per week, mostly by visiting speakers from Industry/Commerce.
DescriptionGuest 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).
Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:Assessed by:
demonstrate an appreciation of an industry/commerce viewpoint on, or usage of, some issues or topics in CS/SE Technical Report
demonstrate understanding of some topics in CS/SE that are of relevance to industry/commerce Technical Report
AssessmentSessional: continuous assessment (100%).
Supplementary (where allowed): Repeat only.
The normal continuous assessment consists of technical reports. Full details will be found on the module web page.
Texts, Individual lecturers typically suggest a list of references for their topics. Students are expected to find further relevant references on their own.,