Module: Practicum (Data Protection & Privacy)

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Practicum (Data Protection & Privacy)
Module Code	CA690 (ITS) / CSC1150 (Banner)
Faculty	Engineering & Computing	School	Computing
Module Co-ordinator	Irina Tal
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	30
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

Description

Students work on a practicum or major project of a practical nature. The students develop prototype software systems to solve a real-world problem or analyse software approaches to data protection and privacy and propose improvements. This will typically combine their computing knowledge with a compliance type issue. The projects, which may be sponsored by external clients or involve some of the students’ or staff's own ideas, typically require feasibility studies followed by creation of a project plan, and development of a software application or a rigorous theoretical analysis. This also allows students to work on projects for external or funding organisations.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstate an ability to carry out research.
2. Analyse software systems problems in the area of data protection and privacy.
3. Demonstrate project management skills.
4. Defend their work aurally and through presentation.
5. Critically assess the literature and demonstrate and in-depth understanding of their chosen topic.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Independent Study	750	Research, reading, completing assignment.
Total Workload: 750

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

Practicum
Students will undertake their practicum under the supervision of a staff member or affiliated industrial partner.

Report
The practicum will be delivered in the form of a report.

Defence
A defence of their work will take place after delivery of the report.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Research Paper	Academic paper and defence of the paper.	100%	n/a

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 2

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None