Module Details

Module Code: PROJ
Module Title: Project
Title: Project
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 30
Module Coordinator: Nigel Whyte
Module Author:: Aine Byrne
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide the learner with the experience of working on a real-world, realistically sized project, which utilizes, in a practical 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 use effective time management techniques
LO2 Conduct research into appropriate technology choices.
LO3 Produce a storyboard depicting the flow of a web-based application or equivalent
LO4 Confidently present and discuss their work within a public presentation and demonstration setting.
LO5 Produce professional quality documents describing their work.
LO6 Design and implement a fully functioning Web /Cloud/Mobile application for an external entity or equivalent
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
Project preparation
Self-directed learning using resources to help with technology and content decisions
Overview of Project
Learners are required to frame their project around the provision of a web presence for an entity external to the Institute (commercial business or non-commercial organization). The web presence is to have a number of integrated components, including: • a content management system • a discussion forum system • an e-commerce facility • an administrative interface This entity is chosen by the learner in consultation with their assigned project supervisor. The project has a number of distinct phases, with specific deliverables to be produced by the learner at each phase.
Planning & Research
Research Outcomes Document include at least the following material: - description of project - description of entity (web presence) - proposed project plan and timeline - review of existing technologies: - content management systems - web-based forum software - e-commerce applications (shopping-carts, etc.) - web-based database systems - platform preferences:
Specification and Design
Project Specification Document and Web Application Storyboard
Mid-point Presentation
Progress-to-Date Presentation
Implementation
Completed Project - technical materials - technical documentation and administration & user manuals (hardcopy) - annotated and signed Project Diary
Reporting & Delivery
Project Report – summary of project experience Project Demonstration and Presentation of Work Completed – a defense of the completed project work and material
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 100
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Project Components include: Project Specification and Plan (including proposal, Research, Design, Storyboard) 25%, Progress-to-date Presentation 10%, Project Report (including Technical and Setup guide) 25%, Project Management 5%

Finished products graded on: Amount Completed 25%, Technical Innovation 5%, Overall Quality 5%.
Deliverables submitted at scheduled times during the 15 weeks- first deliverable week 2-3.

Equivalent to above can also be accepted
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

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 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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