Module Descriptors
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA COMPUTING PROJECT
COIS50908
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
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
- PROJECT weighted at 100%
Module Details
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 Additional Assessment Details
A 100% coursework comprising of a portfolio (of 6 milestones all of which are marked individually)
Milestone 1.
A project identification weighted at 5% (100 words) - Learning Outcomes 1 and 4.
Assessed by marking of the written report.
Milestone 2.
A project proposal weighted at 10% (1000 words) - Learning Outcomes 1, 4 and 5.
Assessed by marking of the written report.
Milestone 3.
A report covering research analysis and design weighted at 30% (2500 words) - Learning Outcomes 1 to 5. Assessed by marking of the written report.
Milestone 4.
An end of semester interview with the project's second assessor.
Milestone 5.
A report covering Implementation, testing and evaluation weighted at 30% (2500 words) - Learning Outcomes 1 to 5. Assessed by marking of the written report.
Milestone 6
A presentation and demonstration covering all aspects of the submitted project weighted at 25%. - Learning Outcomes 1 to 5. Assessed by supervisor and second assessor attending the presentation / demonstration.
Milestone 1.
A project identification weighted at 5% (100 words) - Learning Outcomes 1 and 4.
Assessed by marking of the written report.
Milestone 2.
A project proposal weighted at 10% (1000 words) - Learning Outcomes 1, 4 and 5.
Assessed by marking of the written report.
Milestone 3.
A report covering research analysis and design weighted at 30% (2500 words) - Learning Outcomes 1 to 5. Assessed by marking of the written report.
Milestone 4.
An end of semester interview with the project's second assessor.
Milestone 5.
A report covering Implementation, testing and evaluation weighted at 30% (2500 words) - Learning Outcomes 1 to 5. Assessed by marking of the written report.
Milestone 6
A presentation and demonstration covering all aspects of the submitted project weighted at 25%. - Learning Outcomes 1 to 5. Assessed by supervisor and second assessor attending the presentation / demonstration.
Module Learning Strategies
A 1 hour introductory session with the award leader will be used to orientate students at the start of the project. The student will then be guided by a supervisor who will have been involved in the selection of an appropriate project for them to undertake. Then after regular review meetings (15 minutes per week) with the supervisor will take place. Apart from supervisor contact students will work via self-study in completing the project and to help this will be able to refer to a detailed project handbook.
Module Texts
Dawson, C. (2005) Projects in Computing and Information Systems, A Student's Guide, Addison Wesley, ISBN: 0321263553
Weaver, P. (2004) Success in Your Project, Prentice Hall, ISBN: 0273678094
Weaver, P. (2004) Success in Your Project, Prentice Hall, ISBN: 0273678094
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Must be registered on the final year of the HND award
Module Resources
The Project Handbook
Staffordshire University has subscriptions to electronic book services such as Safari Tech Books, Ebrary and Net library. There are titles in each of the collections that will support students studying this project. Staffordshire University also has subscriptions to IEE Explore, 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 Net library. There are titles in each of the collections that will support students studying this project. Staffordshire University also has subscriptions to IEE Explore, ACM Digital Library, Elsevier Science Direct and Infotrac Computer Database all offering full text electronic access to journals and conference proceedings