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 | Honours Year Automated Trading Project | ||
Code | COMP396 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr JS Fearnley Computer Science John.Fearnley@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 6 FHEQ | Whole Session | 30 |
Aims |
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To give students the opportunity to work in a team to explore in depth the problem of automated trading from a practical perspective. To provide experience of all aspects of solving a substantial problem, including the production of a final report. To provide experience of all aspects of solving a substantial problem, including the production of a final report. To enhance communication skills, both oral and written. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) At the end of this module students should be able to work effectively and cooperatively as part of a team while taking on a range of different roles within the team. |
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(LO2) At the end of this module students should be able to plan, manage, and execute the project as a group within the time available while managing their individual time effectively so as to carry out the group's plan. |
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(LO3) At the end of this module students should be able to design and implement trading strategies and evaluate critically their performance and robustness. |
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(LO4) At the end of this module students should be able to locate and make use of information relevant to their project. |
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(LO5) At the end of this module students should be able to prepare and deliver a formal presentation showing practical competence and demonstrating aspects of the project. |
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(LO6) At the end of this module students should be able to document the work conducted in the project in a final report. |
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(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills – oral |
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(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - visual |
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(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Report writing |
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(S4) Time and project management - Project management |
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(S5) Critical thinking and problem solving - Evaluation |
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(S6) Critical thinking and problem solving - Creative thinking |
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(S7) Working in groups and teams - Group action planning |
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(S8) Research skills - All Information skills |
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(S9) Numeracy/computational skills - Reason with numbers/mathematical concepts |
Syllabus |
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All projects should contain the following elements: research, design, realisation and evaluation. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Laboratory Work Teaching Method 3 - Assessment Due to Covid-19, in 2021/22, one or more of the following delivery methods will be implemented based on the current local conditions. (b) Fully online delivery and
assessment (c) Standard on-campus delivery |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
9 |
20 |
1 |
30 | |||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 270 | ||||||
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 |
(396.2) Assessment 3 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :2 | 10000 minutes. | 50 | ||||
(396.1) Assessment 2 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :2 | One piece of code | 30 | ||||
(396) Assessment 1 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :1 | 500 words | 20 |
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. |