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 | MENG GROUP PROJECT | ||
Code | COMP591 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr IV Biktasheva Computer Science Ivb@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2016-17 | Level 7 FHEQ | First Semester | 30 |
Aims |
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To give experience of carrying out a large piece of group work
involving the synthesis of advanced information, ideas and practices in
order to provide a quality solution together with an critical evaluation
of the process and the solution.
To enhance communication skills, both oral and written, in
particular through collaboratively producing a report that documents the
conduct of the project, the solution produced and givin
g a critical
evalution of process and solution.
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Learning Outcomes |
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work effectively and cooperatively within a team, taking on various roles within the team, on a substantial problem that allows to show innovation and/or creativity and allows to make practical use of principles, techniques and methodologies acquired elsewhere in the programme; |
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specify formally a , showing awareness of the wider context and identification of issues that such context might cause, and produce a plan to address this problem; |
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manage their time effectively both individually as well as a team so as to carry out a project plan; |
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locate and synthesise general and research information on concepts, ideas, and practices, relevant to a given project; |
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undertake research on their own on a substantial Computer Science problem and to devise as a team an efficient solution using an appropriate methodology; |
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evaluate in a critical fashion the work the group has done, and to place it in the context of related work; |
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prepare and deliver formal presentations, including, where appropriate, an overview of the methodology used, the design of a solution, and the demonstration of software; |
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collaboratively produce a report describing the conduct of the project, the solution produced and giving a critical evalution of process and solution. |
Syllabus |
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Guidance on various aspects of the project will be provided via seminars, tutorials, and through the project supervisors.
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Seminar - |
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Tutorial - |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
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4 |
5 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 295 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 300 |
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 |
Coursework | 15 minutes | 1 | 10 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assessment 1 |
Coursework | 15 minutes | 1 | 10 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assessment 2 |
Coursework | 15 minutes | 1 | 20 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assessment 3 |
Coursework | N/A | 1 | 60 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assessment 4 Notes (applying to all assessments) Four Continuous Assessment Assignments are as following: 1) Specification presentation and documentation (10% of the final mark), This work will not be marked anonymously; 2) Interim presentation and progress report (10% of the final mark), This work will not be marked anonymously; 3) Final presentation including, where appropriate, software demonstration (20% of the final mark), This work will not be marked anonymously; and 4) Group report, individual report, peer assessment (60% of the final mark), This work will not be marked anonymously, This is the final assessment of the project. |
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. Explanation of Reading List: |