CSC-40040 - Module Specification School of Computer Science and Mathematics Faculty of Natural Sciences
For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 25 April 2024
CSC-40040 - MSc Project
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Level: Level 7
Credits: 60
Study Hours: 600
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Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
Available as a Free Standing Elective
Co-requisites
None
Prerequisites
Completion of taught component of the relevant MSc course, or exemption from it.
Barred Combinations
None
Description for 2024/25
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.
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 project: 1,2evaluate 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: 2
Study hours
Lectures 10 hoursSupervisor contact 15 hoursPrivate and directed study 575 hours
School Rules
None
Description of Module Assessment