Module Details
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Title MSc Group Project
Code COMP530
Coordinator Dr V Zamaraev
Computer Science
Viktor.Zamaraev@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 7 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Aims

1. To provide experience of working and collaborating in a software development team
2. To provide experience of aspects of the development of an appropriate and effective solution to tackle industrially relevant issues
3. To prepare students for their individual MSc project (COMP702).
4. To consolidate materials from other MSc course modules taken by the student by applying these to real world problems.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) An in depth and critical understanding of the operation of software development teams, the interpersonal skills required and the issues involved in working as part of a team.

(LO2) Knowledge of how to specify and design appropriate and effective solutions to industrially relevant issues.

(LO3) Knowledge of how to implement and test appropriate and effective software systems.

(LO4) A critical understanding of the software development process.

(LO5) Practical experience in the realisation of a moderately sized software system.

(LO6) A critical understanding of the importance of software documentation and its creation.

(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written

(S2) Time and project management - Project planning

(S3) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis

(S4) Working in groups and teams - Group action planning

(S5) Working in groups and teams - Time management

(S6) Commercial awareness - Relevant understanding of organisations

Syllabus
 

Six formal lectures:
1. Introduction to the project framework
2. Overview of available projects
3. Meeting skills and project planning
4. Requirements and design specification
5. Group dynamics and negotiation
6. Quality and configuration management; document testing; report writing.

Up to two industrial guest lectures.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided
Notes: Introductory lectures on the operation of group project module and material on the practical solution to Big Data and HPC problems.

Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided
Notes: Project reviews; project surgeries

Due to Covid-19, in 2021/22, one or more of the following delivery methods will be implemented based on the current local conditions.
(a) Hybrid delivery
Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Mix of on-campus/on-line synchronous/asynchronous sessions
Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial
Description: Mix of on-campus/on-line synchronous/asynchronous sessions

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

(c ) Standard on-campus delivery
Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Mix of on-campus/on-line synchronous/asynchronous sessions
Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial
Description: On-campus synchronous sessions

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 6

   8

       14
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 136
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
(530) Project Portfolio There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :2  Project portfolio    60       
(530.1) Demonstration/Presentation of Results Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :2  System demonstration    15       
(530.2) Specification and Proposed Design Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :2  Requirement specific    15       
(530.3) Meeting Record Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - Meeting records describe the team progress during the term, as such a late submission cannot be allowed. This is not an an  Logbook    10       

Recommended Texts
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