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 | Social Computing | ||
Code | CKIT524 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof FP Coenen Computer Science Coenen@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2020-21 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 15 |
Aims |
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1. To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of social computing, issues related to social networking and the technology necessary to provide an effective social computing networked environment. 2. To provide students with the practical abilities to allow them networking to use social computing technology with respect to a wide range of services and opportunities. 3. To provide students with knowledge that will allow them to make informed decisions, and to take appropriate actions, in response to the rapidly changing nature of social computing. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Ability to summarise the history of social computing and networking and critically review predictions of the social computing visions for the future. |
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(LO2) A practical ability to analyse social computing and networks using nodes and ties in a graphical representation |
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(LO3) A pratical knowledge of how to deploy technologies to harvest, analyse and visualise social media data. |
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(LO4) A comprehensive ability to identify the technology requirements for business looking to add a social computing dimension to their services. |
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(LO5) A deep understanding of the nature of social learning services for eLearning and virtual workgroups. |
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(LO6) An ability to analyse critically existing social computing and networked services and recognise their strengths and weaknesses. |
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(LO7) A pratical ability to present recommendations for the improvement of existing social network products and for systems. |
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(LO8) A comprehensive understanding of the professional and ethical requirements for creating, maintaining and utilising new and existing social network services. |
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(LO9) A deep understanding of teh legal issues relating to social networking complied with an ability to develop informed responses and strategies with respect to these issues. |
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(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written |
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(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills) |
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(S3) Time and project management - Personal organisation |
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(S4) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis |
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(S5) Critical thinking and problem solving - Evaluation |
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(S6) Critical thinking and problem solving - Problem identification |
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(S7) Skills in using technology - Online communications skills |
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(S8) Working in groups and teams - Time management |
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(S9) Commercial awareness - Relevant understanding of organisations |
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(S10) Global citizenship - Ethical awareness |
Syllabus |
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Week 1 : The Web 2.0 Evolution Week 2 : Learning as a Socially Networked Group Week 3 : Social Computing Infrastructure/Building a Social Network Service Week 4 : Communities of Common Interests Week 5 : Social Games Week 6 : Social Network Commerce Week 7 : Social Networking within Businesses Week 8 : Future Opportunities and Ethical Issues |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Virtual classroom hours (for online modules) Teaching Method 2 - Non-classroom hours (for online modules) |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
70 80 |
150 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 0 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
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 |
Assessment 1 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :whole session | Weekly Discussion Qu | 50 | ||||
Assessment 2 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :whole session | Weekly Hand in Assig | 20 | ||||
Assessment 3 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :whole session | Weekly project work | 30 |
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. |