Module Code: H7ACI
Long Title Academic Internship
Title Academic Internship
Module Level: LEVEL 7
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 30
Module Coordinator:  
Module Author: CRISTINA HAVA MUNTEAN
Departments: School of Computing
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff


Degree in computer science or cognate discipline. May have industry experience also.

Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Investigate, design, and undertake a significant project related to the area of study.
LO2 Carry out project planning, scheduling and risk management activities in order to meet strict project deadlines and perform time management activities to a high project management standard.
LO3 Adhere to ethics and governance protocols with respect to all project work.
LO4 Articulate insights and complex information in language that is accessible to a non-technical audience.
LO5 Outline and defend project output through a presentation, report and artefact/product/data analysis demonstration where suitable.
LO6 Reflect on, analyse and document the learning experience resulting from project activities.
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

Learners should have attained the knowledge, skills and competence gained from stage 2 of the BSc (Hons) in Data Science

 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Project specification 1
A practical development project is undertaken which shows students how Business and IT managers approach some of today’s most widespread technology issues and challenges. . While faculty members may suggest topics, the project specification is decided by the student in consultation with the lecturer.
Project specification 2
Different technology/software solutions discussed and explored
Project Management
Time, Scope and Project Management.
Essentials of Business Writing skills
The principles and processes of professional report writing.. Presenting technical data to a non-technical audience.
Academic Writing and Referencing
This seminar will give an overview on academic writing, how to reference correctly
Speaking so that people will listen(Public speaking for amateurs)
Identify and understand the appropriate techniques for delivery of a ‘message’ to an off-site audience; the techniques required to deliver to ‘face to face’ audiences.
Midpoint Presentation
Student to demonstrate what they have done in their project to date
Testing and debugging
Introduction to Testing (System test, Integration and unit) Usability and Design. Troubleshooting and debugging of errors
Technical Report
What is required, sample structure
Project Development 1
Time allocated for project development
Project Development 2
Time allocated for project development
Showcase of Final Project
Student to demonstrate final project
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Continuous Assessment % of total: Non-Marked
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-Marked: Yes
Assessment Description:
Ongoing independent and group problem solving activities and feedback.
Assessment Type: Project % of total: 100
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Learners will implement a project, report and showcase their project in means of a presentation
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Reassessment Description
Learners who fail the Academic Internship module will be required to do a repeat project where all learning outcomes will be examined.

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 Academic Internship runs for a 6 month period (168 hours / 26 weeks = 6.46 hours per week 6.5 Every Week 6.50
Tutorial Academic Internship runs for a 6 month period (168 hours / 26 weeks = 12.92 hours per week 13 Every Week 13.00
Independent Learning Academic Internship runs for a 6 month period (246 hours / 26 weeks = 9.46 hours per week 9.5 Every Week 9.50
Total Weekly Contact Hours 19.50
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Bovée, C. L. & Thill, J.. (2014), Business Communication Essentials: A Skills-Based Approach, Pearson, Harlow.
  • Osterwalder, A. & Pigneur, Y.. (2010), , Business Model Generation: A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers, and Challengers,, John Wiley and Sons.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: