Module Code: H8WPRO
Long Title Project
Title Project
Module Level: LEVEL 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: Frank McArdle
Module Author: Arghir Moldovan
Departments: School of Computing
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 LO 1. Specify, analyse, design, implement, test and document a medium to large scale project in the chosen area of specialisation under the supervision of a project co-ordinator
LO2 Explain and justify the use and application of technology for a project or of state of the art analytics tool in a data analysis scenario
LO3 Develop and enhance communication and presentation skills
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Background
• Introduction to Project • Coding guidelines • Supervision requirements • Overview of examinations (timelines dates etc.)
Online Seminars
• Project specialisations • Development • Testing • Presentation skills • Technical writing
Project Specialisations
• Overview of projects and new technologies
Development
• Unified Process • Source code control and versioning • IDE
Testing
• Test Strategies • Blackbox/Whitebox testing • Testing tools • Test generators • Evaluation
Presentation Skills
• Quality of the presentation • Communication skills • Ability to retort to questions and critique
Technical Writing
• Writing skills • Writing project reports
Project Report
• Executive Summary • Introduction • Background • Technologies • Structure • System • Conclusions • Further development or research • Bibliography • Appendix
Final Presentation
• Introduction • Goal • Central Theories • System • Design • Implementation • Discussions • Demonstrations
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Project % of total: 100
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Continuous Assessment
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) No Description 24 Every Week 24.00
Lab No Description 24 Every Week 24.00
Independent Learning No Description 214 Once per semester 17.83
Total Weekly Contact Hours 48.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) No Description 24 Every Week 24.00
Lab No Description 24 Every Week 24.00
Independent Learning No Description 214 Once per semester 17.83
Total Weekly Contact Hours 48.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Zobel, J. (2004), Writing for computer science, Springer, Berlin.
  • Berndtsson, M. (2008), Thesis projects: a guide for students in computer science and information systems., Springer, London.
  • Derek Swetnam. Writing Your Dissertation: How to Plan, Prepare and Present Successful Work,, How to Books.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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