Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | MENG PROJECT (FOR MENG CS WITH EDUCATION ONLY) | ||
Code | COMP593 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr S Thomason Computer Science S.Thomason@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 30 |
Aims |
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1. To give students the opportunity to work in a guided but independent fashion to explore a substantial electronic commerce problem in depth, making practical use of principles, techniques and methodologies acquired elsewhere in the course. 2. To give experience of carrying out a large piece of individual work and in producing a dissertation. 3. To enhance communication skills, both oral and written. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) To work effectively as an individual on a substantial problem that enables them to show innovation and/or creativity and allows then to make practical use of the principles, techniques and methodologies acquired elsewhere in the programme. |
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(LO2) To specify formally a problem, showing awareness of the wider context and identification of issues reflecting this wider context, and produce a plan to address this problem. |
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(LO3) To manage their time effectively so as to carry out a project plan. |
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(LO4) To locate and synthesise general and research information on concepts, ideas, and practices, relevant to a given project. |
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(LO5) To undertake research in a self directed manner addressing a substantial Computer Science problem and to devise an efficient solution using an appropriate methodology. |
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(LO6) To evaluate critically, and reflect on, the work they have done, and to place this work in the context of related work. |
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(LO7) To prepare and deliver formal presentations, including, where appropriate, an overview of the methodologies used, the design of a solution, and the demonstration of software. |
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(LO8) To structure and write a dissertation describing: the conduct of the project, the solution produced and a critical evaluation of processes used and the solution. |
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(S1) Problem solving skills |
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(S2) Organisational skills |
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(S3) Communication skills |
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(S4) IT skills |
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(S5) Ethical awareness |
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(S6) Lifelong learning skills |
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(S7) Leadership |
Syllabus |
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All projects involve elements of: research, design, realisation and evaluation. Particular topics are allocated on an individual basis. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
2 |
12 |
1 |
15 | |||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 285 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 300 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
No assessment details provided | 20 | |||||
No assessment details provided | 65 | |||||
No assessment details provided | 15 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |