Module: Topics in Innovative & Disruptive Technologies

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Topics in Innovative & Disruptive Technologies
Module Code	CA3108 (ITS) / CSC1043 (Banner)
Faculty	Engineering & Computing	School	Computing
Module Co-ordinator	Liang Xu
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Coursework Only

Description

The purpose of this module is to provide an overview of the various innovative technologies in computing. There will be seminars on innovative technologies being researched activities by lecturers and researchers in the School of Computing and other Schools. Students are expected to participate in a variety of innovative teaching approaches and activities throughout the semester and will apply knowledge gained in a variety of formats.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain innovative technologies being researched in the university and industry.
2. Produce an output in a group the shows their understanding of innovative and disruptive technologies.
3. Evaluate the societal, personal and psychological impacts of innovative and disruptive technologies.
4. Analyse the potential impact of innovative and disruptive technologies.
5. Develop an artefact that demonstrates an understanding of innovative and disruptive technologies.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Seminars	12	Seminars from leading researchers and industry experts.
Class Presentation	12	Students will share their ideas with other students.
Workshop	24	Students will explore innovative and disruptive technologies.
Debate	5	Students will debate aspects of innovative and disruptive technologies.
Online activity	15	Access to digital resources.
Professional Practice	15	Students will discuss innovative and disruptive technologies in a workplace context.
Group work	32	Students will work on various aspects of the module in groups.
Independent Study	10	Independent Reading
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
An overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)
An overview of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR).

Internet of Things, pervasive and ubiquitous computing
An overview of Internet of Things (IoT), pervasive and ubiquitous computing.

Natural Language Processing and related technologies
An overview of Natural Language Processing and related technologies (e.g. Machine Learning)

Educational Technologies
An overview of Educational Technologies and how Computer Assisted Learning (CAL) can impact education. This will look at both formal and informal learning at different stages of education.

Industry-led topics
Industry speakers will share information on innovative technologies in their field.

Research Centre-led topic
Speakers from different research centres will provide insights into the innovative technologies they are currently researching.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	This assignment will enable students to demonstrate an understanding of innovative technologies.	15%	Once per semester
Digital Project	This assessment will involve evaluating the societal, personal, psychological and Sustainable Development Goal-related impacts of innovative and disruptive technologies.	20%	Once per semester
Project	This project will involve the development of an artefact that demonstrates an understanding of innovative and disruptive technologies.	35%	Once per semester
Oral Examination	This will be an Interactive Oral exam where the students discuss their artefact on innovative and disruptive technologies.	30%	Once per semester

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

59610, Website, 0, Sustainable Development Goals, https://sdgs.un.org/goals, 59611, Website, 0, 21st Century Challenges, https://21stcenturychallenges.org/challenges/, 59612, Website, 0, Challenge Based Learning (Guide), https://www.challengebasedlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/CBL_Guide2016.pdf, 59613, Website, 0, Challenge Based Learning (Team work), https://www2.tuhh.de/zll/challenged-based-learning/#support,