Module Descriptors
PROFESSIONAL COMPUTING FOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS
COIS50912
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Clare Stanier
Email: C.Stanier@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module explicitly focuses on significant elements required for the achievement of the STAFFORDSHIRE GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES.

Introduction to Quality; 6 Sigma, TQM, 'Lean' approaches, CMM
Research Skills
Personal & Career Development
Global issues
Legal Issues
Professional Issues & Ethics
Report writing; presentation skills
Module Additional Assessment Details
Covering:
Personal & Career development
Research skills
Quality

3000 words, covering learning outcomes 1 & 2
Module Learning Strategies
Mixture of group work, presentations, problem based learning and research

This module requires students to develop skills of critical evaluation, personal reflection and analysis. Concepts will be introduced in lectures and developed and expanded through practicals and independent study, supported by formative assessment.

24 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorial/practicals
Module Texts
Agile Project Management: Creating Innovative Projects 2nd ed. Highsmith J (2010) Addison-Wesley
Project Management for IT-related Projects 2nd Edition BCS, Hughes B, (2012),
Testing Foundations 3rd ed, Spiller A, Linz T & Schaefer H (2011) Rocky Nook
Module Resources
None.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.