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COMP3032J

Academic Year 2023/2024

Degree Project (COMP3032J)

Subject:
Computer Science
College:
Science
School:
Computer Science
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
15
Module Coordinator:
Professor Catherine Mooney
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades
Campus of Delivery:
BDIC(UCD) Beijing

Curricular information is subject to change.

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.

About this Module

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

250
Practical

100
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:
BDIC1047J - English for Uni Studies BDIC, BDIC1048J - English Gen Acad Purposes BDIC, BDIC2007J - English for Spec Acad Purposes, BDIC2015J - Acad Wrt & Comm Skills

Additional Information:
This module is delivered overseas and is not available to students based at the UCD Belfield or UCD Blackrock campuses


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Continuous Assessment: Continuous Assessment - Varies over the Trimester Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No
100
 No

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 Ruihai Dong Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Catherine Mooney Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Shen Wang Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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