IS1H422 - Professional Practice in Computing 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | IS1H422 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Professional Practice in Computing | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Information and Electronics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | informatics | ||
| Module Leader: | Paul Jarvis | ||
| Module Team: | Iain Shewring, Craig Griffiths, Gaylor Boobyer | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2013 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 10 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100367 - computing and information technology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To develop knowledge and understanding of the professional, social, legal and ethical issues, and the ability demonstrate an ethical approach to their work.
To understand relevant issues such as computer security and privacy legislation.
Content Summary
Academic skills:
- Literature searching;
- Academic report writing skills;
- Referencing;
- Presentation skills.
Professional skills:
- Job searching;
- Job application methods;
- Time management;
- Teamwork;
- Progress files and personal development planning. An introduction to legal, social ethical and professional issues (LSEPI) in computing. Legislation that impacts upon the computing industry. Ethical, social and professional issues that affect computing professionals.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Tutorial | 12 |
| Independent Study | 40 |
| Directed Study | 36 |
| Total Hours Selected | 100 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To recognise the professional practice and knowledge required by a computing professional. |
| LO2 | To describe the legal and ethical framework within which the computing industry operates. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | A group presentation | 15 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Ethical and Legal Issues Report | 0 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |