Module Descriptors
PERSONAL SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL COMPUTING
COIS40788
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: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
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.
- Professional, Moral, Ethical and Legal
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.
- Professional, Moral, Ethical and Legal
Module Learning Strategies
A blocked 3-hour laboratory tutorial period each week.
Parts of the block (eg. The first and last hour) will be tutored and will comprise a mix of delivered material (including presentations) and guided tutorial work, which will include individual and group activities.
Other parts of the block (eg. The middle hour) will be set aside for untutored independent resource based learning. This will include problem based learning where students will be set a specific problem that requires a solution to be found, working through a tutorial book or analysing a case study. Every alternate week (six times in each 12-week teaching block), this session will be used as a surgery session for peer and self assessment to provide formative feedback and for guidance on assessment work. Support and encouragement in the use of on-line portfolio software for Personal Development Planning purposes will be encouraged and supported throughout the module.
Independent study will involve directed reading in order to extend knowledge in areas of the indicative content covered by the classroom teaching.
(1:20)2.5
Parts of the block (eg. The first and last hour) will be tutored and will comprise a mix of delivered material (including presentations) and guided tutorial work, which will include individual and group activities.
Other parts of the block (eg. The middle hour) will be set aside for untutored independent resource based learning. This will include problem based learning where students will be set a specific problem that requires a solution to be found, working through a tutorial book or analysing a case study. Every alternate week (six times in each 12-week teaching block), this session will be used as a surgery session for peer and self assessment to provide formative feedback and for guidance on assessment work. Support and encouragement in the use of on-line portfolio software for Personal Development Planning purposes will be encouraged and supported throughout the module.
Independent study will involve directed reading in order to extend knowledge in areas of the indicative content covered by the classroom teaching.
(1:20)2.5
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 Resources
An integrated suite of software packages, such as Microsoft Office.
MS Project, MS Outlook, The Internet.
MS Project, MS Outlook, The Internet.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Disqualified Combination - CE00889-4 Personal Skills and Professional Computing (Blended Learning Version).