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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Project | |||
| Reference | CMM405 | Version | 1 |
| Created | April 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | July 2021 | SCQF Points | 60 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 30 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to undertake a substantial security project. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Conduct a critical review of the literature, an analysis of the requirements, and the legal, social, ethical and professional issues for the project under investigation. |
| 2 | Prepare a feasible project plan, and manage successful completion of the project in the given timescale. |
| 3 | Select and justify the choice of suitable research methods, technologies and relevant techniques to develop an appropriate project solution. |
| 4 | Design, implement and test an appropriate project solution within the context of the work environment using a combination of principles learnt in the course and workplace. |
| 5 | Communicate effectively, both orally and in written form, key aspects of the project, justifying the chosen solution and critically appraising the strengths and weaknesses of the project. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Identification of a project: Students, in consultation with their employer and RGU tutor, identify a suitable project topic at an appropriate level to evidence the necessary learning outcomes. Research methods and professional conduct: students will be introduced to topics such as: Literature review skills and library skills; research methods (quantitative and qualitative); hypothesis testing, experimental design, and evaluation of research outcomes; Social and ethical implications of IT; Project planning and management, skills; Practical skills in report writing, and oral presentations. Development of a project specification; Development of a solution to the problem at hand; Evaluation of the solution to the problem; Recommendations for future development. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is delivered via work-based learning along with structured online learning materials/activities and directed study, facilitated by regular online tutor support. Workplace Mentor support and work-based learning activities will allow students to contextualise this learning to their own workplace. Face-to-face engagement occurs through annual induction sessions, employer work-site visits, and modular on-campus workshops. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 60 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 60 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | 480 | N/A |
| TOTAL | 600 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body | 480 |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Project report and demo. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting of C1. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs to achieve an A in C1. |
| B | The student needs to achieve a B in C1. |
| C | The student needs to achieve a C in C1. |
| D | The student needs to achieve a D in C1. |
| E | The student needs to achieve an E in C1. |
| F | The student needs to achieve an F in C1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | "BCS Code of Conduct" [online] https://www.bcs.org/membership/become-a-member/bcs-code-of-conduct/ [accessed 13/4/2021]. |
| 2 | HUGHES, B. & IRELAND, R., West, B., SMITH, N. and SHEPERD, D. 2012. Project Management for IT related projects. 2nd ed. BCS. |
| 3 | DAWSON, C.W., 2015. Projects in computing and information systems: a student's guide. 3rd ed. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited. |
| 4 | CRESWELL, J.W., CRESWELL, J.D., 2017. Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. Sage. |
| 5 | SCHWALBE, K., 2015. Information technology project management. 8th ed. Boston, MA: Cengage Learning. |