Module Code: BATB309
Long Title Project
Title Project
Module Level: LEVEL 7
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: AKARI DEVELOPER
Module Author: Shauna Cassidy
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 LO1. Specify, design and implement a small scale practical project
LO2 LO2. Meet strict project deadlines
LO3 LO3. Use the web and paper-based resources to fully document a practical project
LO4 LO4. Develop and enhance interpersonal communication 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).
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Co-requisite Modules
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Project Outline
A practical development project which shows students how managers approach some of today’s most widespread technology issues and challenges is undertaken. The Project specification is decided by the student in consultation with Faculty of the Computing School and/or the Business School. Students follow the typical development life cycle to produce an application of substance. A list of typical projects is included later in this section. Students work in small teams to complete the project and each team member spends at least 6 hours per week working on the project during the semester. Early in the Semester students attend classes/consultations/seminars, on the development method/language/tools they have chosen for the project and also work on the project design during this time. Students produce a project plan with control dates as appropriate. Throughout the Semester students work under the direction of the project supervisor. They make regular presentations to project supervisors and classmates on the project progress. Later in the semester, interaction between the supervisor and student teams is on a one-to-one basis and concentrates on the technical aspects of the development and implementation process. The project presentation at the end of the semester involves student teams giving a demonstration and explanation of the working of the project to members of the Informatics and/or Business faculty. The students’ work is assessed throughout the semester on the basis of the approach taken to solving the problem, the students’ ability to communicate project ideas, and the system specification and implementation.
Conventional Data Capture applications
Customer records system Group diary and appointments system Personal data management system Human Resource Management system Basic Accounts System
Web-based Personalized Information Services
Route planner Diet and exercise guide
Web commerce
Borrowing Material from a Library ‘Buy and Sell’ business application
Business Projects
Analyzing business processes for an enterprise system Creating a new Internet business Designing an enterprise information portal Re-designing business processes
Teaching Methodology:
Research seminars and independent enquiry with support from academic advisors.
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Project % of total: 100
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Learning outcomes will be assessed through the following examples of project deliverables: LO 1. is evaluated through a demonstration where students exhibit and exercise their working application. For example students may produce a business application to help solve HR management and financial problems. LO 2. is evaluated by monitoring student production of deliverables against a project plan submitted early in the semester. LO 3. is evaluated by including requirements specifications, design specifications, test plans and results and user documentation as mandatory project deliverables. For example students may be required to produce a hardcopy User Guide or to produce an online user manual with comprehensive hyper-linked instructions on how to use the application. LO 4. is assessed based on regular meetings between the project supervisor and the members of the project team. The supervisor may ask students to explain how the division of work has been agreed between them or ask each team member to provide in confidence a personal assessment of their own and each other team member’s contribution to the project. Project Proposal component of the project is designed and delivered as a part of continuous assessment for Project Management module. The proposal is marked out of 25% of the marks allocated for Project Management module. The marks for this module are allocated for the following two distinct constituent project components. • Quality of the Written Material/Implementation: The guideline for software-based projects is 1,000 lines of code. A user manual and a technical report must accompany this code. Emphasis in marking will be based on the level of innovation and level of difficulty. • Quality of the Presentation: students will present a 20 minute demonstration / seminar on the project. Two members of the Programme Board will assess this presentation.
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
Lecture No Description 1 Every Week 1.00
Lab No Description 5 Every Week 5.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 1 Every Week 1.00
Lab No Description 3 Every Week 3.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Nolan, A. (2004). Developing research and writing skills: A manual for completing projects, reports and theses. Dublin, Ireland: National College of Ireland.. na.
  • Nolan, A. (Ed.). (2002). How to reference Harvard style. Dublin, Ireland: National College of Ireland.. na.
  • Norma Smurfit Library (2005) Information for students submitting a thesis/research project for a research degree. Dublin, Ireland: National College of Ireland.. na.
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