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 | DISSERTATION PROJECT | ||
Code | CKIT702 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof FP Coenen Computer Science Coenen@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 60 |
Aims |
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1. To provide a systematic analysis of the nature and conduct of Information Technology and Computer Science research. 2. To allow students to successfully complete a self directed IT project culmibating in a dissertation. 3. To equip students with the ability to undertake independent research. 4. To examine the foundations of research and the associated legal and ethical issues. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) A well-founded ability to conduct independent research in the context of IT projects. |
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(LO2) An ability towrite documentation describing and pertaining to IT projects. |
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(LO3) Demonstarte knowledge and experience of conducting literature searches. |
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(LO4) An ability critically appraise and evaluate research papers. |
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(LO5) An ability to critically analyse and evaluate IT project results |
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(LO6) An ability to assess the ethical issues associated with IT projects. |
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(S1) Improving own learning/performance - Personal action planning |
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(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills) |
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(S3) Skills in using technology - Online communications skills |
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(S4) Critical thinking and problem solving - Problem identification |
Syllabus |
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Seminar 1: What Is Research? Seminar 2: Choosing a project and writing a proposal. Seminar 3: Literary search and Scientific Paper reading. Seminar 4: Project Planning, Risk and Time Management. Seminar 5: Computer Ethics. Seminar 6: Conducting and Presenting the Project. Seminar 7: Presentation and Analysis of Quantitative Data (Optional). Basic statistics that will help with rescet to qualitative analysis of data. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Online Learning Teaching Method 2 - Online Learning |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
0 0 25 25 540 540 |
1130 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 0 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 1130 |
Assessment |
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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 |
Project Specification and Design Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Week 14 | Project Specificatio | 10 | ||||
Dissertation There is a resit opportunity. Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - For dissertations commencing after 1st March 2016: Dissertations submitted up to 10 calendar days after | 12,000 - 18,000 word | 80 | ||||
Research Methods Training (RMT) Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :(normally) Weeks 1-6 | Research Methods Tra | 10 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |