Module Descriptors
WORK BASED PROJECT
COCS50456
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Stuart Smith
Email: Stuart.Smith@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 6
Independent Study Hours: 294
Total Learning Hours: 300
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence G, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 1 to UG Semester 2
- Occurrence K, RAF - Cosford, UG Semester 1 to UG Semester 2
- Occurrence P, RAF - Cosford, UG Semester 2 to UG Semester 1
- Occurrence Q, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 2 to UG Semester 1
- Occurrence R, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 3 to UG Semester 1
- Occurrence S, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 3 to UG Semester 1
Sites
- RAF - Cosford
- Stoke Campus
Assessment
- Project proposal weighted at 10%
- Project report (6000 words or equivalent) weighted at 80%
- Project presentation weighted at 10%
Module Details
Module Resources
As appropriate to project
Module Texts
The below texts are recommended as supplementary reading in relation to teaching material provided by the lecturer
Introduction to Project Management, (2008) Kathy Schwalbe pb Boston, Mass. : Course Technology CENGAGE Learning ISBN 1423902203
Dawson, C. (2000). "The Essence of Computing Projects: A Student's Guide." Pearson, Prentice Hall. ISBN 0-13-021972-x
Ayres, R. (1999). "The Essence of Professional Issues in Computing". Pearson, Prentice Hall. 0-13-908740-0
Blundel, R. K., (1998). "Effective Business Communication: Principles and Practice for the Information Age". Prentice Hall. ISBN 0-13-742701-8
Robbins, S. P., (1996). "Training in Interpersonal Skills: Tips for managing people at work", (2nd ed). Prentice Hall. ISBN 0-13-928086-3
Myers C (Ed), (1995). "Professional Awareness in Software Engineering". McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-707837-3
Tavani, H. T., (2004). "Ethics & Technology". Wiley. ISBN 0-471-45250-5
Luck, M., (1988). "Your Student Research Project". Gower. ISBN 0-556-08213-6
Hunt, A. (2005) Your Research Project: How to Manage it. Routledge
Weaver, P. (2004) Success in Your Project: A Guide to Student System Development Projects. Prentice Hall
Blaxter, L., Hughes, C., Tight, M., How to Research, 3rd Edition, (2006) Open University Press, ISBN: 9780335229536
British Computer Society code of conduct and code of good practice.
Introduction to Project Management, (2008) Kathy Schwalbe pb Boston, Mass. : Course Technology CENGAGE Learning ISBN 1423902203
Dawson, C. (2000). "The Essence of Computing Projects: A Student's Guide." Pearson, Prentice Hall. ISBN 0-13-021972-x
Ayres, R. (1999). "The Essence of Professional Issues in Computing". Pearson, Prentice Hall. 0-13-908740-0
Blundel, R. K., (1998). "Effective Business Communication: Principles and Practice for the Information Age". Prentice Hall. ISBN 0-13-742701-8
Robbins, S. P., (1996). "Training in Interpersonal Skills: Tips for managing people at work", (2nd ed). Prentice Hall. ISBN 0-13-928086-3
Myers C (Ed), (1995). "Professional Awareness in Software Engineering". McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-707837-3
Tavani, H. T., (2004). "Ethics & Technology". Wiley. ISBN 0-471-45250-5
Luck, M., (1988). "Your Student Research Project". Gower. ISBN 0-556-08213-6
Hunt, A. (2005) Your Research Project: How to Manage it. Routledge
Weaver, P. (2004) Success in Your Project: A Guide to Student System Development Projects. Prentice Hall
Blaxter, L., Hughes, C., Tight, M., How to Research, 3rd Edition, (2006) Open University Press, ISBN: 9780335229536
British Computer Society code of conduct and code of good practice.
Module Learning Strategies
Students will carry out a project identified through their negotiated learning agreement. They will receive support from an academic supervisor to complete the project.
Module Indicative Content
The module gives the students the opportunity to develop their IT skills, knowledge and concepts, at a level appropriate to level 2 of their programme of study, in the context of a real technology scenario. Project will be 'industry-based, being delivered from the student's place of employment. Projects should
- Have technology content.
- Involve elements of work that are not part of the students normal employment duties.
- Involve project management, evaluation and communication.
Subject to these requirements, projects will range greatly, but will typically include at least one of the following:
- Implementation of a technology system, involving hardware and/or software.
- New and/or modified usage of existing equipment or system.
- Review and evaluation/report of specified technology practice or system.
- Commissioning a piece of software or business process and writing manual and/or instructing others
- Have technology content.
- Involve elements of work that are not part of the students normal employment duties.
- Involve project management, evaluation and communication.
Subject to these requirements, projects will range greatly, but will typically include at least one of the following:
- Implementation of a technology system, involving hardware and/or software.
- New and/or modified usage of existing equipment or system.
- Review and evaluation/report of specified technology practice or system.
- Commissioning a piece of software or business process and writing manual and/or instructing others
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Only available to students on FDSc Information Technology and Communications
Module Additonal Assessment Details
Coursework assessing all Learning Outcomes
Project proposal 10%
Project report (6000 words or equivalent) 80%
Project presentation 10%.