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:
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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
%
Project
100.00%
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