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MODULE TITLE	Computer Science Individual Project	CREDIT VALUE	30
MODULE CODE	ECM3430	MODULE CONVENER	Dr Yulei Wu (Coordinator)

DURATION: TERM	1	2	3
DURATION: WEEKS	0	11	0

Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated)	30

DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

In this module you will make use of the knowledge and skills acquired in the first two years in the specification, design, implementation, testing and evaluation of a substantial piece of software. This is an individual project, meaning that you will be working on your own, with the guidance of an academic staff supervisor. You will be expected to follow the principles of software development which you have learnt in the Stage 2 modules ECM2414 Software Development and ECM2415 Software Engineering.

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES ECM2414, ECM2415, ECM3429 (Term of Computer Science Study Abroad)

AIMS - intentions of the module

This module is intended for students taking “Study Abroad” option in the MSci Computer Science programme. The aim of this module is to give you the opportunity to develop a substantial piece of software using the principles of software development acquired in earlier stages of the programme. It will also serve as a technical preparation for the research-oriented project to be undertaken at Stage 4. Before embarking on the project you will have produced, during your term abroad, a literature review in an area of Computer Science; it is expected that your project topic will normally be in this area

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge

1. plan a substantial project taking account of foreseeable risks, ethical considerations, etc;
2. follow a disciplined development method in the production of software, demonstrating an understanding of the necessity for rigorous specification and design prior to coding;

3. exercise programming skills to produce effective and correct code in accordance with a design.

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge

4. Produce a well-organised technical report, with appropriate use of sectioning, tables, figures, and referencing.

Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge

5. impart the results of your work through oral presentation and practical demonstration;
6. manage your work effectively, with appropriate time planning, attendance at meetings and timely submission of deliverables.

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

Initial formulation of project proposal (Term 2, Weeks 1- 2)
Specification and design (Term 2, Weeks 3-5)
Implementation, testing and evaluation (Term 2, Weeks 6-11)
Oral presentation and software demonstration (Term 3, Week 4)

LEARNING AND TEACHING

LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities	7.00	Guided Independent Study	293.00	Placement / Study Abroad	0.00

DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled learning and teaching	1	Introductory lecture
Scheduled learning and teaching	6	Individual supervisions (half-hour per week)
Guided independent study	293	Private study and practical work

ASSESSMENT

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade

Form of Assessment	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed	Feedback Method
Project proposal document	2 PAGES	1	Marksheet, and oral

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)

Coursework	85	Written Exams	0	Practical Exams	15

DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Form of Assessment	% of Credit	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed	Feedback Method
Final report and demo	90	20 page report and 25 minute demo	All	Marksheet
Supervisor’s report	10	n/a	6	Oral feedback from supervisor

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)

Original Form of Assessment	Form of Re-assessment	ILOs Re-assessed	Time Scale for Re-assessment
As above	Final Report (with Demonstration if requested by the markers	All	Ref/Def Examination Period

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Reassessment will be by resubmission of the final report only. For referred candidates, the mark will be capped at 40%. For deferred candidates, the mark will be uncapped.

RESOURCES

INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Basic reading:

Depends on topic chosen for project

ELE: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/

Web based and Electronic Resources:

Other Resources:

Depends on topic chosen for project

Reading list for this module:

There are currently no reading list entries found for this module.

CREDIT VALUE	30	ECTS VALUE	15

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES	ECM2414, ECM2415
CO-REQUISITE MODULES

NQF LEVEL (FHEQ)	6	AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING	No
ORIGIN DATE	Tuesday 10 July 2018	LAST REVISION DATE	Wednesday 08 February 2023

KEY WORDS SEARCH	Project, computing, software development

ECM3430 - Computer Science Individual Project (2023)