Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Presentation and viva The presentation and viva will usually be conducted in person, but a remote meeting may be possible in some instances. If the meeting is held remotely, then the student must use a webcam and microphone to fully engage in the discussion with the assessors. 30 Minutes | 20% |
| Semester Assessment | Project report 17000 Words | 80% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Presentation and viva The presentation and viva will usually be conducted in person, but a remote meeting may be possible in some instances. If the meeting is held remotely, then the student must use a webcam and microphone to fully engage in the discussion with the assessors. 30 Minutes | 20% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Resubmit project report 17000 Words | 80% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Identify and document user requirements for a system in a specific context.
Use the professional and academic literature to survey possible approaches to the construction of a specific system and select the most suitable.
Develop a substantial piece of software to meet identified requirements.
Design and carry out a set of validation, verification and testing activities to demonstrate that the software produced does indeed meet the identified requirements.
Critically reflect on the choice of techniques and the manner of their use, in the light of the experience gained from developing the software.
Identify weaknesses and lacunae in the available techniques.
Document all of the above to a professional standard.
Identify appropriate practices in complex and unpredictable professional and academic environments, and perform work within a professional, academic, legal and ethical framework – including data management and use, security, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and sustainability – in the work that they undertake.
A knowledge of the academic, legal, social, ethical and professional issues that apply to software development and delivery.
Brief description
To provide the students with the opportunity for an in-depth investigation of an appropriate topic. It is intended that the skills and discipline required to write a scholarly paper or report on a specified subject will be developed to an advanced level. The module will provide the opportunity to specialise in a particular aspect of the discipline.
Content
- Introductory session detailing the requirements of a dissertation
- Tutorials to give guidance and arrange appropriate dissertation research work, culminating in the production of a research proposal
- A period of approximately 3 months experimental work/data gathering under the guidance of a dissertation supervisor
- Writing up and submission of a dissertation in accordance with University guidelines and under the guidance of a dissertation supervisor
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | Depends on the project topic. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | A considerable amount of self-motivation and discipline is required to complete the project and dissertation. |
| Information Technology | Entire content of module |
| Problem solving | Significant problem solving is required to complete the project. |
| Research skills | Students are required to read relevant academic and other materials during the progress of the project. An element of original research is required. |
| Subject Specific Skills | See learning outcomes |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7