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
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 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

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.

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

Preparation of reports and other relevant documentation

Working practices within industrial/commercial environments

Experience with management of time and resources


Syllabus

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

Seminar -

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
 
   
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
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

Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
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