COMP47820

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students will be able to:
* Demonstrate a critical understanding of the chosen practical problem and the literature around the problem domain;
* Formulate a clear research question and design an appropriate methodology;
* Implement a software prototype to collect relevant data and evaluate effectiveness of the proposed solution to the chosen problem;
* Collate and analyse empirical data;
* Write a report describing the practical problem tackled, the relevant research literature, the solution proposed and the results obtained;
* Critically evaluate effectiveness of the proposed solution in a practical setting.

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

The student should have successfully completed the following modules:
- Information Security
- Leadership in Security
- Privacy and Compliance
- Risk Assessment and Standards
- Secure Software Engineering
- Applied Cryptography
- Network Security
- Incident Response

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Assessment Strategy

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will receive regular verbal feedback during supervisory meetings and can expect feedback from their supervisor on one draft of their project report, provided they supply it in a timely manner.