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CSC-10083 - Module Specification
School of Computer Science and Mathematics
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2026/27 Last Updated: 16 September 2026

CSC-10083 - Agile Minds: Development and the Professional World
Coordinator: Sangeeta Sangeeta Tel: +44 1782 7 33079
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Level: Level 4
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 300
School Office: 01782 733075

Programme/Approved Electives for 2026/27

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2026/27

This module introduces you to aspects of professionalism and ethics, communication, teamworking, and writing styles: these are also useful transferable skills in science and engineering more generally. The module provides you with important transitional skills that will be built upon in future modules and subsequent careers. The module provides guidance on enhancing employability skills, and advice on working in teams. Delivery of the module will include workshop activities providing you with opportunities to work individually or as part of a team, and involvement with careers and the library via guest lectures.

Aims
To enable students to understand the requirements of professional practice and to support them in the development of confidence and competence in a range of academic, professional, and teamwork skills for effective study and communication.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Communicate information tailored to different audiences in a variety of formats: 1,2,3
Apply appropriate academic and professional skills in Computer Science
: 1,2,3
Describe the requirements of professional practice in Computer Science: 1,2
Collaborate effectively within a team, demonstrating the ability to contribute and coordinate on group work to achieve shared objectives.: 1,2
Explain and analyse the ethical, legal, and regulatory principles governing AI and cybersecurity, demonstrating an understanding of their implications for professional practice: 2,3

Study hours

Lectures: 24 hours (will include occasional practical workshop components)
Practicals/Workshops: 24 hours
Engagement with online resources: 12 hours
Team Work: 100 hours
Unsupervised coursework preparation: 40 hours
Independent study: 100 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Group Assessment weighted 40%
Group Presentation
Students will work in a group of 3-6 and will be asked to develop software or some digital resource related to the topic of their interests. Students will provide a short pre-recorded presentation (e.g., a 6-minute video summary of the software developed). At least a 1-minute video or a 2-slide recording per team member is expected. The presentation will demonstrate the academic, professional, teamwork, and communication skills learned. Marks will be given based on the contribution of each team member

2: Group Assessment weighted 30%
Team Work log/scrum diaries
Each team will create a report that consists of a weekly log of how team activities are divided. How the team was managed and work was distributed. It will also explain and analyse the ethical, legal, and regulatory principles governing AI and cybersecurity, demonstrating an understanding of their implications for professional practice. A template will be provided to the students. It will be around 1000-1200 words. The group size will be 3-6 students. Marks will be given based on the contribution of each team member

3: Report weighted 30%
Reflection
The student produces an individual portfolio (300-400 words) showcasing: 1. Reflection on the group project 2. Progress made each week 3. Team members' contributions (peer review)

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 16 September 2026