Module Descriptors
FOUNDATION DEGREE IT PROJECT
COIS50370
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Susan Bailey
Email: S.Bailey@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 8
Independent Study Hours: 292
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Resources
The Project Handbook
Staffordshire University has subscriptions to electronic book services such as Safari Tech Books, Ebrary and Netlibrary. There are titles in each of the collections that will support students studying this module. Staffordshire University has subscriptions to IEEExplore, ACM Digital Library, Elsevier Science Direct and Infotrac Computer Database all offering full text electronic access to journals and conference proceedings
Staffordshire University has subscriptions to electronic book services such as Safari Tech Books, Ebrary and Netlibrary. There are titles in each of the collections that will support students studying this module. Staffordshire University has subscriptions to IEEExplore, ACM Digital Library, Elsevier Science Direct and Infotrac Computer Database all offering full text electronic access to journals and conference proceedings
Module Learning Strategies
Regular (4 weekly) review meetings (1 hour) with Academic tutor (1:1)
Self directed study
The project will be carried out in the work-place. Students will be able to refer to a detailed project handbook. Additionally, the student will be guided by a work based mentor who will have been involved in the selection of an appropriate work place based project for the student to undertake.
Self directed study
The project will be carried out in the work-place. Students will be able to refer to a detailed project handbook. Additionally, the student will be guided by a work based mentor who will have been involved in the selection of an appropriate work place based project for the student to undertake.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Students must have studied Level 1 modules relating to their award or have an equivalent background.
Students must be in related employment.
Students must be in related employment.
Module Texts
The Project Handbook
Projects in Computing and Information Systems, A Student's Guide, Christian Dawson, 2005, Addison Wesley, ISBN: 0321263553
Success in Your Project, Philip Weaver, 2004, Prentice Hall, ISBN: 0273678094
Similar texts are appropriate.
Projects in Computing and Information Systems, A Student's Guide, Christian Dawson, 2005, Addison Wesley, ISBN: 0321263553
Success in Your Project, Philip Weaver, 2004, Prentice Hall, ISBN: 0273678094
Similar texts are appropriate.
Module Indicative Content
Structured proposal of a problem:
- of a significant level of difficulty
- pertinent to the award and relevant to the student?s workplace
- requiring a non-mechanistic solution
The documented selection and use of structured research, analysis and design methodologies
The project title and proposal should reflect the route of study and/or the student's chosen award.
Implementation of the proposed solution:
- of a significant level of difficulty
- pertinent to the award and relevant to the student?s workplace
- Evidence of input from final year topics of study
The documented selection and use of implementation media, testing methods and a critical evaluation.
- of a significant level of difficulty
- pertinent to the award and relevant to the student?s workplace
- requiring a non-mechanistic solution
The documented selection and use of structured research, analysis and design methodologies
The project title and proposal should reflect the route of study and/or the student's chosen award.
Implementation of the proposed solution:
- of a significant level of difficulty
- pertinent to the award and relevant to the student?s workplace
- Evidence of input from final year topics of study
The documented selection and use of implementation media, testing methods and a critical evaluation.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% COURSEWORK
Comprising
A project proposal weighted at 10% (1000 words) - Learning Outcome 3
Assessed by marking of the written report.
Milestone 2 ?Report covering research, analysis and design weighted at 40% (c. 4000 words) - Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3
Assessed by marking of the written report.
Milestone 3 - A report covering Implementation, testing and evaluation weighted at 20% (c. 2000 words)- learning outcomes 1,3,5
Assessed by marking of the written report.
Milestone 4 -Demonstration/Presentation of artefact weighted at 30% - learning outcomes 3,4.
Assessed through the demonstration of the artefact and viva-voce.
Comprising
A project proposal weighted at 10% (1000 words) - Learning Outcome 3
Assessed by marking of the written report.
Milestone 2 ?Report covering research, analysis and design weighted at 40% (c. 4000 words) - Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3
Assessed by marking of the written report.
Milestone 3 - A report covering Implementation, testing and evaluation weighted at 20% (c. 2000 words)- learning outcomes 1,3,5
Assessed by marking of the written report.
Milestone 4 -Demonstration/Presentation of artefact weighted at 30% - learning outcomes 3,4.
Assessed through the demonstration of the artefact and viva-voce.