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 | INTERNET COMPUTING GROUP PROJECT | ||
Code | COMP216 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr M Zito Computer Science Michele@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 5 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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Students will work in groups of four to produce a working internet computing software application. The deliverables and working methods will be prescribed. The aims of the module are: |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) An understanding of working as part of a team. |
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(LO2) Improved personal, interpersonal and communication skills. |
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(LO3) A more in depth understanding of the software development process within the context of internet computing applications. |
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(LO4) An ability to specify the requirements of an internet computing software application. |
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(LO5) Experience in the design of an internet computing software system. |
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(LO6) Practical experience in the implementation and testing of a moderately sized software system. |
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(LO7) An awareness of project management issues. |
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(LO8) Understanding of the process and role of software documentation. |
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(LO9) Experience in the writing of a sizeable report on a software project. |
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(S1) By the end of the group project experience each student should have developed: better interpersonal skills; |
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(S2) awareness of the benefits of structuring the development process; |
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(S3) better knowledge of the main design techniques. |
Syllabus |
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12 lectures will be given: Introduction to the project framework; Meeting skills; Project planning; Project monitoring; Requirements Specification for internet computing applications; Presentation skills; Design considerations for internet computing applications; Group dynamics and negotiation; Quality management; Configuration management; Documenting testing; Report writing. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
12 |
6 |
18 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 132 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
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 |
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Meeting Record There is a resit opportunity. Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - Meeting records describe the team progress during the term, as such a late submission cannot be allow | 8 | |||||
Requirement Analysis There is a resit opportunity. Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - Standard UoL penalty applies to required written material only. This is not an anonymous asse | 12 | |||||
Design There is a resit opportunity. Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - Standard UoL penalty applies to required written material only. This is not an anonymous assessment. Asse | 15 | |||||
Software Demonstration There is a resit opportunity. Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - Standard UoL penalty applies to required written material only. This is not an anonymous as | 15 | |||||
Portfolio and Individual Contribution There is a resit opportunity. Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester | 50 |
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. |