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 | MSc Placement Experience | ||
Code | COMP598 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr JYI Goulermas Computer Science J.Y.Goulermas@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2017-18 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 60 |
Aims |
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The aim of the module is to provide students with experience of an industrial environment and to assess operational aspects of the placement provider, its products, working practices and management structure. Students are expected to work as normal employees of the placement provider and develop a range of skills and knowledge in the context of their placement. The specific aims of the module are: 1) To have an appreciation of:
2) To develop a range of practical skills related to commercial environments. Students should gain, where appropriate, hands-on experience of:
3) To develop general transferable skills with respect to:
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Learning Outcomes |
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Experience of working practices in the context a commercial organisation. |
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A critical understanding of the nature of the managerial structure of commercial organisations. |
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A comprehensive understanding of the working practices of commercial organisations. |
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A comprehensive appreciation and understanding of documentation (paper trail) related to employment and relevant employment legislation. |
Syllabus |
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This module contains the generic work experience elements of the second year placement for the 2 year Computer Science MSc degree programmes. The students on placement will learn about the general organisational structure of the placement provider, how it reports financial data, how it manages people and performance, and how it complies with legal requirements such as risk assessment and ethical approval. Placement students will work as normal employees of the placement provider, maintaining a good record for both attendance and the completion of tasks assigned by their line manager, for a minimum period of 30 weeks. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Work Placement - The module will be one element of an industrial placement and it will be situated at the premises of the placement provider. The attendance record of the student should be deemed satisfactory by the placement provider. |
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Portfolio - A dossier of information required for assessment should be collated. Submission of a single portfolio (may be electronic submission) containing the following (personal and/or confidential information may be redacted from the submission): |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours | 0 | ||||||
Timetable (if known) |
The attendance record of the student should be deemed satisfactory by the placement provider.
Submission of a single portfolio (may be electronic submission) containing the following (personal and/or confidential information may be redacted from the submission): 1. Contract of employment 2 |
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Private Study | 600 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 600 |
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 |
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Coursework | Submission of a sing | Before end of second semester | 100 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Portfolio There is no reassessment opportunity, This module does not have a reassessment opportunity because the module is related to a placement in an external organisation and therefore it is not practicable to offer a resit opportunity. If a student has failed to complete the placement, the student will be transferred to the corresponding one-year MSc programme and complete the on-campus dissertation module (COMP702). Notes (applying to all assessments) This module is PASS / FAIL only. |
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. Explanation of Reading List: |