COMP3032J Degree Project

Academic Year 2021/2022

As part of the Software Engineering B.Sc. Degree Programme (in BDIC), all Stage 4 students must complete a major project. The B.Sc. project involves each student undertaking a substantial body-of-work in a selected area of Software Engineering. The project runs in Semester 2 and follows a plan drawn up by the student in consultation with their supervisors, a member of academic staff.

The project work may involve elements of research, design, analysis, simulation, construction, measurement and experimentation, with the mix depending on the project. 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.

Projects will typically cater to multiple students, with each student normally working independently on agreed aspects of the project and keeping in regular contact with their partner(s), exchanging ideas and results. The division of the workload on joint projects is usually decided by the students themselves in consultation with their supervisor.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Apply the theory and fundamental principles of Software Engineering in the context of a group project.
2. Undertake problem identification, formulation, analysis and implementation within the context of the defined project scope.
3. Effectively communicate with team members and their supervisors in a variety of forms.
4. Conduct a software project encompassing the breadth of knowledge acquired over the course of their degree.
5. Document, present and defend their work professionally.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

350
Total

350
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-based learning; student presentations. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Required:
BDIC1034J - College English 1, BDIC1035J - College English 2, BDIC1036J - College English 3, BDIC1037J - College English 4, BDIC1047J - English for Uni Studies BDIC, BDIC1048J - English Gen Acad Purposes BDIC, BDIC2007J - English for Spec Acad Purposes, BDIC2015J - Acad Wrt & Comm Skills


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Continuous Assessment - Varies over the Trimester Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

100

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
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
• Online automated feedback
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Brett Becker Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Ruihai Dong Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Catherine Mooney Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Shen Wang Lecturer / Co-Lecturer