COMP3030J Software Engineering Project

Academic Year 2021/2022

This module emphasises the development of communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving, creativity, work ethic, interpersonal skills and time management skills centred around a team-based software development project.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module, the successful student will be able to...
1. Apply the theory and fundamental principles of Software Engineering in the context of a group project.
2. Design and create a solution given a problem specification, using appropriate development methodologies.
3. Situate their work within the context of the profession of Software Engineering through appropriate reports, presentations and demonstrations.
4. Communicate the outputs of their work to technical and non-technical audiences.
5. Engage in self-directed (individual and/or group) professional development through research.
6. Apply effective strategies for working in teams including communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving, creativity, work ethic, interpersonal skills and time management skills.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Practical

250
Total

250
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The key teaching and learning approaches used in the module include: active/task-based learning; peer and group work; lectures; critical writing; reflective learning; enquiry & problem-based learning; student presentations. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Continuous Assessment - Varies over the Trimester Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

100

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Varies throughout the Trimester

Name Role
Dr Brett Becker Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Catherine Mooney Lecturer / Co-Lecturer