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Module Title Year 3 Project
Module Code CA326
School School of Computing

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Module Co-ordinatorDr Mark HumphrysOffice NumberL2.25
Level 3 Credit Rating 20
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Module Aims
The aim of the third year project is to give the students an opportunity to: 7 specify and design a medium-to-large scale project 7 apply different core skills from first and second year in the evelopment and implementation of the project

Learning Outcomes
The project will help the students to: 7 develop the skills required to specify, design and implement a medium-to- large scale project under strict deadlines 7 develop and enhance interpersonal communication skills in addition to strengthening their confidence to independently analyse and develop solutions to problems 7 appreciate an environment in which core skills developed in years 1 and 2 can be unified.

Indicative Time Allowances
Hours
Lectures 0
Tutorials 5
Laboratories 0
Seminars 0
Independent Learning Time 295

Total 300
Placements
Assignments
NOTE
Assume that a 20 credit module load represents approximately 300 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus
· Specification of Project / Analysis of Project · Functional Specification · Design and Development of Project · Testing · System Integration / System Testing · Project Demonstration.
Assessment
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Indicative Reading List
Essential Supplementary.
Programme or List of Programmes
CACSSEBSc in Computer Apps (Comp Sci-Soft Eng)
CAISBSc in Computer Applications (Inf.Sys.)
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