Module Descriptors
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
XCOM51122
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
10 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 56
Total Learning Hours: 80
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 60%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 40%
Module Details
Module Resources
No hardware or software requirements
Module Additional Assessment Details
Coursework 60% comprising:
1. In-tutorial test looking at interpretation of a case study (20%) (Learning outcomes 1-2, a,c)
2. A report based on a case study including elements from lectures and other indicative reading (40%) (Learning outcomes 1-3, b,d,e)
1 hour exam (40%) (Learning outcomes 1-3, a,d)
1. In-tutorial test looking at interpretation of a case study (20%) (Learning outcomes 1-2, a,c)
2. A report based on a case study including elements from lectures and other indicative reading (40%) (Learning outcomes 1-3, b,d,e)
1 hour exam (40%) (Learning outcomes 1-3, a,d)
Module Texts
The following texts are recommended as background reading:
The Case of the Killer Robot, Epstein Richard G, John Wiley & Sons, ISBN 0-471-13823-1, (1996).
Organisational Behaviour: An Introductory Text, 3rd edition, Huczynski and Buchanan, Prentice Hall, 1997
The following 2 websites are recommended:
www.bcs.org.uk (British Computer Society)
www.dataprotection.gov.uk/principl.htm
The Case of the Killer Robot, Epstein Richard G, John Wiley & Sons, ISBN 0-471-13823-1, (1996).
Organisational Behaviour: An Introductory Text, 3rd edition, Huczynski and Buchanan, Prentice Hall, 1997
The following 2 websites are recommended:
www.bcs.org.uk (British Computer Society)
www.dataprotection.gov.uk/principl.htm
Module Assessment
A COURSEWORK weighted at 60%.
A EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS length 1 HOUR(S) weighted at 40%.
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A EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS length 1 HOUR(S) weighted at 40%.
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Module Indicative Content
Professional Bodies.
Codes of practice.
Legal obligations of the computer professional.
Project Management.
Team structures and management.
Presentation skills.
Business Structures.
Finance.
Problem Solving.
Codes of practice.
Legal obligations of the computer professional.
Project Management.
Team structures and management.
Presentation skills.
Business Structures.
Finance.
Problem Solving.
Module Learning Outcome
On completing this module you should have the necessary knowledge and skills to:
1. Understand the requirements of and the need for professional competence in all aspects of your work.
2. Understand the important role of communication in its many forms necessary to develop and maintain good teamwork.
3. Take into account the costing, resources, and other factors, which relate to company and market environments
This module will also give you opportunity to demonstrate the following skills:
(a) Understanding of a specific body of knowledge and skills
(b) Analyse
(c) Undertake research appropriate to level and subject area
(d) Assimilate, evaluate and analyse information as a result of independent or group research
(e) Formulate a practical solution to the problem, making effective use of time and resources available
1. Understand the requirements of and the need for professional competence in all aspects of your work.
2. Understand the important role of communication in its many forms necessary to develop and maintain good teamwork.
3. Take into account the costing, resources, and other factors, which relate to company and market environments
This module will also give you opportunity to demonstrate the following skills:
(a) Understanding of a specific body of knowledge and skills
(b) Analyse
(c) Undertake research appropriate to level and subject area
(d) Assimilate, evaluate and analyse information as a result of independent or group research
(e) Formulate a practical solution to the problem, making effective use of time and resources available
Module Learning Strategies
The course covers various topics in lecture format and each will have a relevance to the case study, upon which the in-tutorial and study based assessments will be set. The pattern of study will normally be 1 lecture and 1 tutorial per week.
Within this module you will be introduced to and/or be able to develop your:
- Intellectual skills
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Information technology
- Manage personal learning
Within this module you will be introduced to and/or be able to develop your:
- Intellectual skills
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Information technology
- Manage personal learning