IY3D610 - Cyber Dissertation Project 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | IY3D610 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Cyber Dissertation Project | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Computing and Mathematics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Cyber Security | ||
| Module Leader: | Richard Ward | ||
| Module Team: | Peter Eden, Arun Kumar, Mamoun Qasem, Beth Jenkins, Joshua Richards, Sharan Johnstone, Emma Derbi, Rachael Medhurst, Andrew Bellamy, Madhu Khurana, Nisha Rawindaran, Richard Harding, Ramadhan Rajab | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2023 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 25 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100365 - computer networks | 100376 - computer and information security | 100385 - computer forensics |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 30 | 40 | 30 |
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To provide students with an opportunity to research, design, develop and evaluate a solution to a problem identified within the pertinent specialised programme of study.
Content Summary
The final project provides 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.
Projects can arise from the personal interests of the student, academic staff, in-house research projects, external consultancy or direct industrial/business contacts. However, all projects must be relevant to the aims and contents of the student's programme:
· Applied Cyber Security.
· Computer Forensics.
· Computer Security.
· Digital Forensics.
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: 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 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, and legal, social, ethical and professional issues.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 6 |
| Tutorial | 6 |
| Project supervision | 6 |
| Independent Study | 332 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 2 |
| Interdisciplinary work | 24 |
| Problem / challenge based learning | 24 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To plan, instigate and work largely unsupervised on a subject-specific project at an appropriate level, from conception to realisation to presentation of pertinent documentation, having undertaken primary and secondary research, culminating in the appropriate application of investigation and analysis skills on the outcomes of the project specification. |
| LO2 | To plan own time and workload, coordinate activities and reflect on the success or otherwise of the work produced and evaluate what has been learned during the process. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | 0 | 10000 | 80 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | A brief outline of a research project to include hypotheses and methodology. | 0 | 1000 | 10 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Poster 1 | A two-or three-dimensional visual representation of information on a specific topic, aimed at a particular audience. | 0 | N/A | 10 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Dissertation / Major Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Poster 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |