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ECM3416 - ITMB Individual Project (2012)

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MODULE TITLEITMB Individual Project CREDIT VALUE30
MODULE CODEECM3416 MODULE CONVENERDr Jovisa Zunic (Coordinator)
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 11 weeks 11 weeks
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 6
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

This module will allow you to consolidate the knowledge, understanding, techniques, and methods acquired in the taught modules by applying them to the production of a software system for business using an appropriate project development method.

Pre-requisite module: ECM2413
 

AIMS - intentions of the module

This module aims to enable students to demonstrate and apply their computing and business knowledge and skills to an individual project.

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

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:
1 follow the phases of system development as specified by an appropriate development method;
2 apply appropriate methods and techniques at each phase of the development;
3 specify, design, implement, test, evaluate and demonstrate a working system.
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:
4 analyse a business problem, collect relevant information, and choose an appropriate solution structure;
5 produce full documentation as appropriate to the system and development method;
6 demonstrate a software system;
7 undertake change management.
Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and  Knowledge:
8 conduct independent study, including library and web-based searching, and the use of software documentation;
9 reflect critically on processes and products;
10 manage time and plan effectively.

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

Not applicable.

LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 10.00 Guided Independent Study 290.00 Placement / Study Abroad 0.00
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:
1 follow the phases of system development as specified by an appropriate development method;
2 apply appropriate methods and techniques at each phase of the development;
3 specify, design, implement, test, evaluate and demonstrate a working system.
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:
4 analyse a business problem, collect relevant information, and choose an appropriate solution structure;
5 produce full documentation as appropriate to the system and development method;
6 demonstrate a software system;
7 undertake change management.
Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and  Knowledge:
8 conduct independent study, including library and web-based searching, and the use of software documentation;
9 reflect critically on processes and products;
10 manage time and plan effectively.

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 90 Written Exams 0 Practical Exams 10
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Coursework – final report 90 20-30 pages All Feedback sheet
Practical – demonstration and viva 10 20 minutes All Feedback sheet
         
         
         

 

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 of last week of August
       
       

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

If a module is normally assessed entirely by coursework, all referred/deferred assessments will normally be by assignment.
If a module is normally assessed by examination or examination plus coursework, referred and deferred assessment will normally be by examination. For referrals, only the examination will count, a mark of 40% being awarded if the examination is passed. For deferrals, candidates will be awarded the higher of the deferred examination mark or the deferred examination mark combined with the original coursework mark.

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

ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk


 

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]
Extended McMillan, K, Weyers, J How to Write Dissertations and Project Reports Pearson Education 2010 978-0273726937 [Library]
Extended Swetnam, D. Writing your Dissertation How To Books Ltd. 2000 978-1857036626 [Library]
Extended Cornford, T, Smithson,T Project Research in Information Systems 2nd Palgrave 2008 978-1403934710 [Library]
CREDIT VALUE 30 ECTS VALUE 15
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES ECM2413
CO-REQUISITE MODULES
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 3 (NQF level 6) AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Monday 12 March 2012 LAST REVISION DATE Wednesday 17 October 2012
KEY WORDS SEARCH Research project, independent study