Module Details
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Title Group Software Project
Code COMP208
Coordinator Dr M Zito
Computer Science
Michele@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2020-21 Level 5 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Aims

Students will work in small groups to produce a working software system.
The deliverables and working methods will be prescribed. The aims of the module are:
1. to provide experience of group working;
2. to provide experience of all aspects of the development of a moderately sized software system;
3. to prepare students for their individual projects in the third year;
4. to consolidate material from the first semester of the second year, in particular COMP201 and COMP207.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Show an awareness of the issues involved in working as part of a team.

(LO2) Demonstrate improved personal, interpersonal and communication skills.

(LO3) Demonstrate a more in depth understanding of the software development process.

(LO4) An ability to specify the requirements of a software system.

(LO5) Demonstrate some experience in the design of a software system.

(LO6) Demonstrate practical experience in the implementation and testing of a moderately sized software system.

(LO7) Show an awareness of the typical project management issues.

(LO8) Understanding of the process and role of software documentation.

(LO9) Experience in the writing of a sizeable report on a software project.

(S1) Better interpersonal skills

(S2) Awareness of the benefits of structuring the development process

(S3) Better knowledge of the main design techniques

Syllabus
 

A small set of lectures will be given providing an introduction to group sotware development, meeting and presentation skills;
and project management. A review will be offered of the main techniques for requirement specification; design specification;
group dynamics and negotiation; quality management; configuration management; document testing; report writing.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Lectures are concentrated at the start of term and then after each in-term review.

Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: 2 hours project reviews; project surgeries as needed

Due to Covid-19, in 2020/21, one or more of the following delivery methods will be implemented based on the current local conditions.
(a) Hybrid delivery, with social distancing on Campus
Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: On-line asynchronous lectures
Teaching Method 2 - Workshop
Description: On-line synchronous sessions

(b) Fully online delivery and assessment
Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: On-line asynchronous lectures
Teaching Method 2 - Workshop
Description: On-line synchronous sessions

(c) Standard on-campus delivery with minimal social distancing
As our planning has already gone too far, even i f the campus opens up, we will offer hybrid teaching
Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: On-line asynchronous lectures
Teaching Method 2 - Workshop
Description: On-line synchronous sessions

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 12

   6

       18
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 132
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
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
(208.2) Design There is a resit opportunity. Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - Standard UoL penalty applies to required written material only. This is not an anonymous assessmen      15       
(208.4) Portfolio and Individual Contribution There is a resit opportunity. Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When)       50       
(208.3) Software Demonstration There is a resit opportunity. Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - Standard UoL penalty applies to required written material only. This is not an ano      15       
(208) Meeting Record There is a resit opportunity. Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - Meeting records describe the team progress during the term, as such a late submission cannot       8       
(208.1) Requirement Analysis There is a resit opportunity. Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - Standard UoL penalty applies to required written material only. This is not an anony      12       

Recommended Texts
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