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 | INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENT Y3 | ||
Code | COMP299 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr VAM Tamma Computer Science V.Tamma@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2018-19 | Level 5 FHEQ | Whole Session | 120 |
Aims |
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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 |
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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. |
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Students should gain practical experience of software design and development, and coding practices within industrial/commercial environments; |
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Preparation of reports and other relevant documentation |
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Working practices within industrial/commercial environments |
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Experience with management of time and resources |
Syllabus |
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1 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 |
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Seminar - |
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Field Work - Includes time for preparation and report writing |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
15 |
1185 |
1200 | ||||
Timetable (if known) |
Includes time for preparation and report writing
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Private Study | 0 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 1200 |
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 |
Coursework | First | 15 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Introductory Report | |
Coursework | Second | 15 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Final Presentation There is no reassessment opportunity, | |
Coursework | Second | 35 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Performance in the Placement Year There is no reassessment opportunity, | |
Coursework | Second | 35 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Final Report Notes (applying to all assessments) Introductory report: This report is marked by the academic supervisor and by a second marker who is another academic member of staff from the Department of Computer Science. Final Presentation: This report is marked by the industrial supervisor and second marked by the academic supervisor. Performance in the placement year: It is required for students to achieve a pass mark on this component in order for the module to be completed succesfully. This report is marked by the industrial supervisor and second marked by the academic supervisor. Final report: This report is marked by the academic supervisor and by a second marker who is another academic member of staff from the Department of Computer Science. |
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: |