Computer Science

ECM3401 - Individual Literature Review and Project (2015)

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MODULE TITLEIndividual Literature Review and Project CREDIT VALUE45
MODULE CODEECM3401 MODULE CONVENERDr Antony Galton (Coordinator)
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 11 weeks 11 weeks 0
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 5
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

This is the module in which everything you have learnt in your Computer Science studies comes together in a substantial piece of individual project work, involving initial research and literature review, and specification and design of a software system, followed by implementation, testing, evaluation, and demonstration of the system. You will work under the supervision of an individual staff member who will provide guidance and advice as appropriate.
 

Prerequisite module: ECM2414, ECM2415 or equivalent



 

 

AIMS - intentions of the module

The aim of the module is to enable you to consolidate the knowledge, understanding, techniques and skills acquired over the previous two years through the specification, design, implementation, testing, evaluation and demonstration of a software system. The module includes both initial research into the project area (including production of a literature review) and production of the system itself following an appropriate development method.


 

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
3 exercise programming skills to produce effective and correct code in accordance with a design.
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:
4 master writing styles appropriate to both a theoretical discursive document and a technical report, including use of tables and figures and good referencing practice.
Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and  Knowledge:
5 undertake independent research in a chosen topic, summarise findings and provide critical analysis;
6 impart the results of your work through oral presentation and practical demonstration;
7 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

- the first formative assessment will cover project statement, risk assessment, ethical considerations, literature review plan, time plan and a list of references;

- the literature review may cover software as well as both printed literature and web sources, all of which must be referenced in a correct and consistent style;

- specification and design document will present a precise and sufficiently detailed account of the formal requirements for the software to be produced and/or experiments to be conducted, together with a design showing the proposed system architecture, data structures, experimental protocol, testing and evaluation plan etc;

- you will give a stand-up presentation to selected peers and staff on the work done so far and plans for future work;

- the final report will cover details of implementation, testing and evaluation;

- you will demonstrate the software produced to the two markers and supervisor.

LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 16.00 Guided Independent Study 434.00 Placement / Study Abroad 0.00
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 4 Lectures
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 12 Individual supervision
Guided independent study 434 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 statement and plan 4 pages 1 Oral commentary from supervisor and written feedback using customised marksheet
       
       
       
       

 

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 95 Written Exams 0 Practical Exams 5
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Coursework – literature review 20 8-10 pages 4,5 Written feedback using customised marksheet
Coursework – specification and design document and oral presentation 15 6-8 pages and 15 minute presentation 1,2,6 Oral commentary from supervisor and written feedback using customised marksheet
Coursework – final report 45 20-25 pages and 30 minute demonstration 3,4,5 Written feedback using customised marksheet
Coursework – supervisor’s report 10 n/a 1,2,7 Oral feedback from supervisor
Demonstration and viva 10 25 minutes 6 Written feedback using customised marksheet

 

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-reassessment
All above Coursework (100%) All Completed over summer with a deadline in August
       
       

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Referred/deferred assessments will normally be by a single assignment together with a demonstration/viva.

 

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:

 

ELE: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/
 

 

Web based and Electronic Resources:

 

Other Resources:

 

Reading list for this module:

Type Author Title Edition Publisher Year ISBN Search
Set Berndtsson, M, Hansson, J, Olsson,B Thesis Projects. A Guide for Students in Computer Science and Information Systems 2nd Springer 2008 978-1848000087 [Library]
CREDIT VALUE 45 ECTS VALUE 22.5
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES ECM2414, ECM2415
CO-REQUISITE MODULES
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 6 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Friday 09 January 2015 LAST REVISION DATE Thursday 17 September 2015
KEY WORDS SEARCH Project; literature review; computing; software development.