Single Semester Software Engineering Group Project

Code

COMP2053

School

Computer Science

Level

2

Credits

10

Semesters

Autumn UK, Spring UK

Summary

Working in groups of around six to nine people, you will be assigned a supervisor and be assigned to a project to be designed, programmes and documented during the course of the module. Supporting lectures will be given.

Target Students

Available to Level 2 students in the School of Computer Science who go on exchange for one semester OR exchange students who come to Nottingham for one semester. This module is not available to students taking COMP2002. This module is part of the Software Engineering theme in the School of Computer Science.

Assessment

• 80% Coursework 1: Group project deliverables: written reports, software, trade-fair-style demonstration, presentation.
• 20% Coursework 2: Individual reflective statement, CV, peer review.

Assessed by end of designated period

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

• Group projects may address topics in any area of the curriculum and so may address any of the knowledge and understanding outcomes. 

Intellectual Skills

• The ability to think independently while giving due weight to the arguments of others. 
• The ability to analyse systematically and effectively substantial quantities of information. 

Professional Skills

• The ability to understand and make use of software engineering methodologies. 
• The ability to evaluate, select and deploy tools and techniques. 
• The ability to work effectively and ethically with users. 

Transferable Skills

• The ability to work effectively in software engineering groups and co-author technical reports. 
• The ability to reflect upon and assess their own progress, strengths and weaknesses.

Conveners

• Dr Geert De Maere