CS3D661 - Individual Project -Computer Science 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | CS3D661 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Individual Project -Computer Science | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Computing and Mathematical Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Computer Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Carl Jones | ||
| Module Team: | Andrew Ware, Alun King, Shiny Verghese, Christopher Tubb, Mabrouka Abuhmida, Jennifer Whewell, Janusz Kulon | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2016 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100366 - computer science | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To allow the student opportunity to demonstrate their ability to apply practical, research and analytical skills specific to the course; innovation and/or creativity; synthesis of information, ideas and practices to provide a quality solution together with an evaluation of that solution; that their project meets a real need in a wider context; the ability to manage and lead a significant piece of work; and critical self-evaluation of the process.
Content Summary
The final project represents the consummation of the programme. It will afford students the opportunity to demonstrate the skills and talents they have developed across their studies, including their ability to plan, manage and implement a project whilst working to professionally expected standards.
All projects will have a core 'implementation' typically taking one of the following forms:
- The design, implementation, testing and evaluation of software, which may include user feedback.
- The design, implementation, testing and evaluation of a software in pursuit of an experiment and its analysis.
Projects must be relevant to the aims and contents of the programme. As such they must address one or more of the following core computer science subject areas:
- secure programming
- low-level techniques and tools
- networks
- systems programming
- operating systems
- embedded systems.
In addition, the project should explicitly address relevant legal, ethical and professional issues, including cyber-security, both in the final product and the conduct of the project.
Projects will be expected to contain a significant software element. Software produced in execution of the project must follow recognised standards and be produced following secure programming principles.
The project will enable students to demonstrate a high level of self-awareness and reflection, considering both the progress and outcome of the project.
Projects will involve the following activities: setting objectives; consideration of ethical issues; research and assimilation of information from a variety of sources (including a review of relevant literature); analysis of requirements; synthesis and taking significant design decisions; development and implementation of an end product; justification of rationale and decisions taken; evaluation and critical appraisal; original/creative and reflective thinking; planning and monitoring.
Guidance on the requirement of the module and on execution of the project will be provided via the module handbook and VLE [Virtual Learning Environment].
Students will be supported via an allocated supervisor with whom they are expected to meet regularly. Timetabled sessions will be provided for more general support. These will cover topics such as research methodology, literature searching, information gathering, project management, referencing guidelines, legal, social, ethical and professional issues.
If in failing this module the student’s submission is deemed to be of a very poor (i.e. not redeemable via the normal referral process), then the student will be expected to complete a new project in the next academic year, subject to course regulations.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 6 |
| Seminar | 6 |
| Project supervision | 6 |
| Independent Study | 382 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To use and document appropriate analysis, design, implementation and evaluation methods to realise the project specification. |
| LO2 | To apply research and investigation skills and analyse the outcomes. |
| LO3 | To prepare a specification, plan for a solution, reflect on the success or otherwise of the end deliverable and demonstrate what has been learnt during the process of the project. |
| LO4 | To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the management techniques that may be used to achieve objectives within a computing context. |
| LO5 | To investigate and report upon the associated legal, social, ethical and professional issues associated with their own project and be guided by the adoption of appropriate professional, ethical and legal practices. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | A brief outline of a research project to include hypotheses and methodology. | 0 | 1000 | 20 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Poster 1 | A two-or three-dimensional visual representation of information on a specific topic, aimed at a particular audience without the need for the author's presence. | 0 | N/A | 20 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Dissertation / Major Project 1 | A major piece of work reporting the results of a substantial research project (typically conducted over more than one term in the graduating year), providing a coherent argument about the topic addressed and aiming to incorporate an element of originality in the argument and /or the evidence used to sustain it. The work may be written or practical. | 0 | 8000 | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | LO4 | LO5 | |
| Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Poster 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dissertation / Major Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |