Module Details

Module Code: PROJ
Module Title: Project (Software Development)
Title: Project (Software Development)
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Nigel Whyte
Module Author:: Catherine Moloney
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide the learner with the experience of working in a small team to produce a web application with database integration for a common type of business.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Engage, communicate and collaborate with other students as part of a small team.
LO2 Understand the importance of time management skills when working to a deadline.
LO3 Appreciate the importance of advance planning as it relates to project management.
LO4 Produce fully tested, working code.
LO5 Produce high quality project documentation to the required specification and format.
LO6 Present and discuss their work confidently in a demonstration setting.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
8591 PROG Web Programming and Databases 2
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Content
Project draws on material delivered in the Web Programming and Databases modules. There is no additional content.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Database Design
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
User interface Design
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 70
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Project Demonstration and interview with each student
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.
Reassessment Description
The following EXCEPTION applies to the Repeat Regulation above: If the student has attempted and submitted the project at the appropriate time during the academic year but failed the module, they may be offered the opportunity to improve their results over the Summer period, In this case, the student must work to the original specifications and submit their work at the end of August for assessment before the Autumn Examination Board. The summer project is unsupervised. This opportunity only applies to the summer period immediately following the failed project. In all other cases, the student must reattend the module.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Project Non Contact Develop the Database design 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Project Non Contact User Interface Design 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Project Non Contact Producing the code for the application 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Independent Learning Non Contact Self Directed work 15 Weeks per Stage 12.67 190
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.00
 
Module Resources
This module does not have any book resources
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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