Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
This module enables students to evaluate, integrate and apply theoretical knowledge and problem-solving skills to a programming, research or business problem within the discipline.
Aims
The aims of this module are:1) To integrate and apply theoretical knowledge and problem-solving skills to an identified design and implementation need and/or an advanced research problem within the discipline.2) To acquire and demonstrate transferable skills which enhance employability in the Information technology sector.3) To develop a research topic and/or software product to an acceptable publishable or marketable standard.
Intended Learning Outcomes
evaluate options for undertaking the work required to meet the goal of the project and integrate these into an effective workplan: 1,2integrate academic and practical skills to analyse, design, and deliver either a research project or a systems development: 1evaluate the relevant academic literature, software and hardware technologies in the context of a research or product development project: 1,2assess the benefits and costs of range of relevant technologies in the context of a software development project and plan and deliver the execution of software development project: 1,2communicate effectively and efficiently, using both visual and written media: 1,2
4 hours lectures12 hours supervisor contact584 hours private study (including report preparation)
Description of Module Assessment
1: Dissertation weighted 90%DissertationAn academic dissertation which demonstrates both the outputs generated by the project and the processes used to achieve them. For both the above elements the report contains an evaluation. The overall length of the dissertation is equivalent to 10,000 words.
2: Poster Presentation weighted 10%Poster presentationAn A1 poster providing an interim visual summary of the project and its progress. The poster presentation takes place part way through the project.