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

Reading List

https://rl.talis.com/3/southwales/lists/3CD05368-7FD5-A4F0-455F-6C89A536DD8E.html?lang=en&login=1