Module Details
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Title INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENT Y3
Code COMP299
Coordinator Dr R Ibsen-Jensen
Computer Science
R.Ibsen-Jensen@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 5 FHEQ Whole Session 120

Aims

The aim of this module is to provide students with working experience within a commercial or industrial environment and to gain an understanding of the various operational aspects of a company, of its products and working practices.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) At the end of the module students should have an appreciation of the working practices of the organisation hosting the placement and show an ability to make a contribution towards its daily operaton.

(LO2) Students should gain practical experience of software design and development, and coding practices within industrial/commercial environments;

(LO3) Preparation of reports and other relevant documentation

(LO4) Working practices within industrial/commercial environments

(LO5) Experience with management of time and resources

(S1) Effective communication (written, audio and visual); Able to work in a team towards a common goal; Develop leadership skills; Managing of time and resources; Enhanced ability to self learn.

(S2) Students should gain where appropriate: Hands on experience of manufacturing products or services; Organising paper work; Setting realistic deadlines with the expectation to deliver on time; Articulating the processing in the company; An ability to assess strengths and weaknesses within companies.

(S3) Reflecting on experiences, reflecting on goals and objectives, building a reflective habit and building self-awareness through reflection.

(S4) Assess and compare personal skills and attributes to identify development needs.

(S5) Reflect on the links between curricular (university) learning and skills acquired and developed during industrial placement; Ability to express this reflection in the form of feedback to the university to inform and guide future curriculum development and delivery.

Syllabus
 

Dependent upon placement. The types of placement vary considerably but can include all aspects of information management and software development within a company. Placements can take place in software development companies as well as in ICT departments of companies in other lines of business.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Seminar
Description:
Teaching Method 2 - Field Work
Description:

Due to Covid-19, in 2021/22, introductory materials for the placement will be delivered online asynchronously and meetings with supervisor will take place online or face-to-face depending on individual placement arrangement.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours   15

     1185

   1200
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 0
TOTAL HOURS 1200

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
(299.1) Introductory Report There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :First      15       
(299.2) Final Presentation Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Second      15       
(299.3) Performance in the Placement Year Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Second      35       
(299) Final Report There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Second      35       

Recommended Texts
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