IS3S668 - The Computing Professional in Practice 01 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | IS3S668 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | The Computing Professional in Practice | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Information and Electronics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | informatics | ||
| Module Leader: | Paul Jarvis, Robert Berry | ||
| Module Team: | Nathan Thomas, Mitchell Eboigbe, | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2025 | Final Year of Intake: | 2028 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100360 - business computing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To develop a critical understanding of the legal, social, ethical and professional elements relating to Information Technology within the law of England and Wales.
Be able to apply the knowledge and skills learnt to problem scenarios within the professional environment.
Consolidate employability and professional practices in IT professionals and enhance graduate attributes in alignment with the 2030 strategy.
Content Summary
Introduction to the legal system of England and Wales:
• Legal research and interpretation
• The structure of the UK Judicial system and how cases are brought.
Embedding the legislation that governs and protects you as an employer/employee into your practice.
• Intellectual property law
• Health and Safety
• Surveillance and Monitoring
• Privacy
• Data Protection
• Discrimination and Equality
Work place conduct and policies
• Employment terms and conditions
• Equality
• Discrimination
• Contracts
• Dispute resolution
• Conduct and Ethics
• Professional bodies
• Work place policies and procedures (Dignity and work, Grievance etc)
Examining IT Crime:
• Computer Misuse (facilitation of crime);
• Hacking;
• Phishing;
• Malicious Communications.
Risk Management?
Graduate Attributes
Employability Skills and practice development
CV
Interviewing
Presentation
Tasks and Communications
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 24 |
| Independent Study | 72 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Develop knowledge and understanding of the legal, social, ethical and professional elements relating to industry and employment within the Information Technology sector. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate transferrable knowledge and skills relating to the professional, social and ethical issues within the professional environment. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | A written report that draws on knowledge and material from the module or course. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Professional Development Planning (PDP) 1 | A planning document focusing on future expectations in terms of career prospects. | 0 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Professional Development Planning (PDP) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |