Module Descriptors
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA COMPUTING PROJECT
COIS50524
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: 7
Independent Study Hours: 293
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
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 Additional Assessment Details
100% COURSEWORK
Comprising
Milestone 1 - A project proposal weighted at 10% (1000 words) - Learning Outcomes 1 and 4
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 4
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 and 4
Assessed by marking of the written report.
Milestone 4 - Demonstration/Presentation of artefact weighted at 30% - learning outcomes
Assessed through the demonstration of the artefact and viva-voce. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Comprising
Milestone 1 - A project proposal weighted at 10% (1000 words) - Learning Outcomes 1 and 4
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 4
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 and 4
Assessed by marking of the written report.
Milestone 4 - Demonstration/Presentation of artefact weighted at 30% - learning outcomes
Assessed through the demonstration of the artefact and viva-voce. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Module Indicative Content
Structured proposal of a problem:
- of a significant level of difficulty
- pertinent to the award
- 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
- 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 Learning Strategies
A 1-hour introductory session with the award leader
Regular review meetings (15 minutes per week) with Academic tutor (1:1)
Self directed study
Students will be able to refer to a detailed project handbook. Additionally, the student will be guided by a tutor who will have been involved in the selection of an appropriate project for the student to undertake.
Regular review meetings (15 minutes per week) with Academic tutor (1:1)
Self directed study
Students will be able to refer to a detailed project handbook. Additionally, the student will be guided by a tutor who will have been involved in the selection of an appropriate project for the student to undertake.
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 Special Admissions Requirements
Must be registered on the final year of the award