IS2S553 - Independent Study 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | IS2S553 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Independent Study | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Computing and Mathematics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Informatics | ||
| Module Leader: | Ian Fitzell | ||
| Module Team: | Nigel Richards | ||
| First Intended Intake: | Final Year of Intake: | ||
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100358 - applied computing | 100367 - computing and information technology | 100962 - research skills |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 20 | 50 | 30 |
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To enable students to critically review and analyse an aspect of their professional practice, utilising relevant theories, models and concepts.
To reinforce project management, peer review, self-reflection and professional skills.
Content Summary
Participants must submit details of their proposed study and its rationale to the module leader or personal supervisor by completing an Independent Study Learning Agreement.
Approval will be granted subject to the following criteria beingn met:
The focus of study and associated learning outcomes contribute to a coherent and progressive programme of professional development and learning for the participant.
The mode of study and all aspects of assessment are appropriate to maintaining academic standards in relation to the level and credits ascribed
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 128 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To review and analyse a professional development issue/practice, utilising and making effective and appropriate reference to relevant theories and concepts. |
| LO2 | To make reasoned, clear and concise recommendations for the improvement of practice. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Report on independent study | 0 | 4000 | 90 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Learning agreement/contracts 1 | Agreement by which the learner agrees on a number of objectives that they must have achieved by the end of the learning period. | 0 | 500 | 10 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Learning agreement/contracts 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |