Module: Exploring Innovative & Disruptive Technologies

Module Specifications

Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Exploring Innovative & Disruptive Technologies
Module Code	CSC1116 (ITS: CA4108)
Faculty	Engineering & Computing	School	Computing
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	7.5

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

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2. Explain innovative technologies being researched in the university and industry.
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7. Produce an output in a group the shows their understanding of innovative and disruptive technologies.
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12. Evaluate the societal, personal and psychological impacts of innovative and disruptive technologies.
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17. Analyse the potential impact of innovative and disruptive technologies.
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22. Develop an artefact that demonstrates an understanding of innovative and disruptive technologies.
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27. Demonstrate an understanding of the technical aspect of innovative technologies being researched in the university and industry.
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32. Evaluate the different types of collaborative situations, and the role of technology in facilitating effective co-operation.
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35. 7

Total Workload: 0

Section Breakdown
CRN	10613	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Liang Xu	Module Teacher	Brian Davis, Monica Ward

Section Breakdown
CRN	12070	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Liang Xu	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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.

Indicative Reading List

Books:
None

Articles:
None

Other Resources

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