Module Details

Module Code: PROJ
Module Title: Project (Software Development)
Title: Project (Software Development)
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 30
Module Coordinator: Nigel Whyte
Module Author:: Christophe Meudec
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide the learner with the experience of working on a real-world realistically sized project, which uses, in a practical and tangible way, the knowledge and skills covered in the other course modules.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Work to a deadline and gain general time management skills
LO2 Appreciate the importance of agile software processes
LO3 Conduct research into appropriate technological choices
LO4 Produce consistent software development technical documents
LO5 Confidently present and discuss their work within a public presentation and demonstration setting
LO6 Develop functional software via independent learning and self motivation
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
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Content
Learners, in consultation with their assigned project supervisor, are required to develop a fully functional software using an agile software development process. Professional documents are delivered. The software must contain a significant amount of personal programming effort. The project has a number of distinct deliverables with attached deadlines.
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 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Project deliverables e.g. Vision, Specification, Research documents, short Presentation
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
End of First Iteration.
Examples of deliverables:
- Potentially Shippable Software
- updated vision, specification and research documents
- design document
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
End of Second Iteration.
Examples of deliverables:
- Potentially Shippable Software
- updated vision, specification, research and design documents
- Presentation
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 65
Timing Week 14 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
End of Third Iteration.
Examples of deliverables:
- Final Software
- Final vision, specification, research and design documents
- User Resources
- Project Report
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Project 15 Weeks per Stage 50.00 750
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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