Module Descriptors
PERSONAL SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL COMPUTING (WBL VERSION)
COIS40753
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Susan Bailey
Email: S.Bailey@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Students must be in related employment and have access to a work-based Mentor.
Disqualified Combination ? CE00834-1 Personal skills and Professional Computing
Disqualified Combination ? CE00834-1 Personal skills and Professional Computing
Module Texts
Background Reading
Successful ICT projects in Access, P.M. Heathcote, Payne-Gallway Publishers (2002) ISBN 1-903112-73-7
Successful ICT projects in Access, P.M. Heathcote, Payne-Gallway Publishers (2002) ISBN 1-903112-73-7
Module Additional Assessment Details
A COURSEWORK weighted at 100%.
100% Coursework consisting of a portfolio assessing Learning Outcomes 1-4.
The portfolio (a phased series of tasks) will comprise a series of written and practical exercises. (3000 words max.)
100% Coursework consisting of a portfolio assessing Learning Outcomes 1-4.
The portfolio (a phased series of tasks) will comprise a series of written and practical exercises. (3000 words max.)
Module Indicative Content
Personal Development Planning
Study skills
Use of IT and Computing tools to assist with processes such as :
- Information storage and retrieval
- Writing reports
- Communication and Presentation
Research Methods
-Primary and Secondary Research
Questionnaires, Interviews, Observations and literature searches.
An overview of Quality and Project Management processes and their use of IT and Computing tools:
- Overview of Project Management as a concept, especially in relation to resourcing.
- Overview and understanding of the underlying principles used in Project Management.
- Tools such as PERT, CPA etc.
- Use and assessment of an example Project Management Tool.
- An overview of quality standards, quality assessment.
- The concepts and use of metrics.
Study skills
Use of IT and Computing tools to assist with processes such as :
- Information storage and retrieval
- Writing reports
- Communication and Presentation
Research Methods
-Primary and Secondary Research
Questionnaires, Interviews, Observations and literature searches.
An overview of Quality and Project Management processes and their use of IT and Computing tools:
- Overview of Project Management as a concept, especially in relation to resourcing.
- Overview and understanding of the underlying principles used in Project Management.
- Tools such as PERT, CPA etc.
- Use and assessment of an example Project Management Tool.
- An overview of quality standards, quality assessment.
- The concepts and use of metrics.
Module Learning Strategies
24 hours classroom teaching is advised but the precise delivery mechanism for this module is left flexible with each centre to choose a method suitable for the students involved. It is anticipated that broad coverage of the indicative content will be achieved through seminar sessions, which will include individual and group activities, discussions and case study analysis.
Outside the classroom, students will be encouraged to discuss aspects of the module within discussion forums that are part of the VLE. These forums will allow discussion with a student's peer group as well as the module tutor. Where group work is essential, students will be expected to utilise the VLE and other means of electronic communication to facilitate this.
Independent study will involve directed reading in order to gain and extend knowledge in areas of the indicative content not covered in depth by the classroom teaching. Support and encouragement in the use of on-line portfolio software for Personal Development Planning purposes will be encouraged and supported throughout the module
Students are encouraged to seek re-enforcement of academic learning through practical experience in their own workplace. Work based learning will include the students working through exercises and tasks in the module work-book guided by their work-based Mentor. Employer Feedback Forms will be completed by the work-based mentor with formative feedback. This feedback will be discussed at regular reviews (usually two per teaching block) with the module tutor.
Outside the classroom, students will be encouraged to discuss aspects of the module within discussion forums that are part of the VLE. These forums will allow discussion with a student's peer group as well as the module tutor. Where group work is essential, students will be expected to utilise the VLE and other means of electronic communication to facilitate this.
Independent study will involve directed reading in order to gain and extend knowledge in areas of the indicative content not covered in depth by the classroom teaching. Support and encouragement in the use of on-line portfolio software for Personal Development Planning purposes will be encouraged and supported throughout the module
Students are encouraged to seek re-enforcement of academic learning through practical experience in their own workplace. Work based learning will include the students working through exercises and tasks in the module work-book guided by their work-based Mentor. Employer Feedback Forms will be completed by the work-based mentor with formative feedback. This feedback will be discussed at regular reviews (usually two per teaching block) with the module tutor.
Module Resources
An integrated suite of software packages, such as Microsoft Office.
MS Project, MS Outlook, The Internet.
MS Project, MS Outlook, The Internet.