Module Details
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Title Social Computing
Code CKIT524
Coordinator Prof FP Coenen
Computer Science
Coenen@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2016-17 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 15

Aims
1.   Provide an introduction to social computing, issues related to social networking, and the technology necessary to provide an effective social computing networked environment.
 
2.   Gain sufficient knowledge to perform duties for a range of tasks related for services for social computing and networking as well as being an empowered member of global social networks.
 
3.   Prepare to make informed decisions and to take appropriate actions in response to the rapidly changing environment.
 

Learning Outcomes

Summarise the history of social computing and networking and critically review predictions of the visions for the future

Analyse social computing and networks using nodes and ties in a graphical representation

Deploy technologies to harvest, analyse and visualise social data

Identify the technology requirement for a business looking to add a social computing and networked methodology

Analyse and apply the use of social learning services for eLearning and Virtual workgroups
Analyse existing social computing and networked services and recognise their strengths and weaknesses.
Develop recommendations for improvement of existing social network products or systems
Develop a professional and ethical approach for creating, maintaining and utilising new and existing social network services
Recognise the concerns relating to social networking and develop informed responses and strategies with respect to these issues

Syllabus
1 
 
Week 1: The Web 2.0 Evolution
 
Week 2: Learning as a Socially Networked Group
 
Week 3: Social Computing Infrastructure/Building a Social Network Service
 
Week 4: Communities of Common Interests
 
Week 5: Social Games
 
Week 6: Social Network Commerce
 
Week 7: Social Networking within Businesses
 
Week 8: Future Opportunities and Ethical Issues
 

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Virtual classroom hours (for online modules) -

Number of hours per week, per student expected in the virtual classroom in discussion, dedicated to group work and individual assessment is 8.75.

Non-classroom hours (for online modules) -

Number of hours per week, per student expected for reading, research and other individual work to support engagement in the classroom is 10.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours           70

80

 150
Timetable (if known)           Number of hours per week, per student expected in the virtual classroom in discussion, dedicated to group work and individual assessment is 8.75.
Number of hours per week, per student expected for reading, research and other individual work to support engagement in the classroom is 10.
  		 
Private Study 0
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
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
Coursework  Weekly Discussion Qu  whole session  50  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 1 
Coursework  Weekly Hand in Assig  whole session  20  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 2 
Coursework  Weekly project work  whole session  30  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 3 Notes (applying to all assessments) (1) Due to nature of the on-line mode of instruction this work is not marked anonymously. (2) Students who fail the module have the opportunity to repeat the entire module, thus all failed assessments. (3) The "Standard UoL Penalty" for late submission that applies is the "Standard UoL Penalty" agreed with respect to online programmes offered in collaboration with Laureate Online Education. 

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
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