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ECM3414 - Special Topics in Computer Science - **NOT RUNNING IN 2012/13** (2012)
| MODULE TITLE | Special Topics in Computer Science - **NOT RUNNING IN 2012/13** | CREDIT VALUE | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MODULE CODE | ECM3414 | MODULE CONVENER | Unknown |
| DURATION: TERM | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DURATION: WEEKS |
| Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) |
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DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content
AIMS - intentions of the module
This module is designed to allow students to study an (approved) topic of their choice, and to learn to work within a team (allocated by module leader) to present their chosen topic to their classmates who will complete a formal assessment of each team’s presentation. In addition each student will be required to write a technical essay that argues for some standpoint in modern Computer Science (the essay topic, which must be approved by the module leader, may or may not be the same as their team presentation topic).
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)
SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module
The topics covered will vary from year to year and the students are encouraged to suggest their own. By week 3 the team presentations will have been scheduled for the complete semester.
LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities | Guided Independent Study | Placement / Study Abroad |
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DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
| Coursework | 100 | Written Exams | 0 | Practical Exams |
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DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)
RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES
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
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
Reading list for this module:
| Type | Author | Title | Edition | Publisher | Year | ISBN | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set | Berndtsson, M. et al | Planning and Implementing your final year project - with success!: a guide for students in computer science and information systems | Springer | 2002 | 1852333324 | [Library] |
| CREDIT VALUE | 15 | ECTS VALUE | 7.5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRE-REQUISITE MODULES | ECM1401 |
|---|---|
| CO-REQUISITE MODULES |
| NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) | 3 (NQF level 6) | AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORIGIN DATE | Monday 12 March 2012 | LAST REVISION DATE | Monday 12 March 2012 |
| KEY WORDS SEARCH | None Defined |
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