Industrial Experience
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| COMP3016 | Computer Science | 3 | 10 | Autumn UK, Spring UK |
- Code
- COMP3016
- School
- Computer Science
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK, Spring UK
Summary
Students taking part in activities relating to industrial experience in a Computer Science or Software Engineering enterprise may obtain academic credit for them. Activities will be related to demonstration of involvement in development of complex software in a team situation, subject to quality control procedures of an industrial or business practice. The module, therefore, accredits reflection on practical real-world experience of Software Engineering that cannot be taught with normal university lectures and assessments. The nature of the activities undertaken will be subject to the approval of the module convenor before acceptance on the module. Students must have gained their industry software experience prior to enrolling on the module.
Target Students
Available to Level 3 and 4 students in the School of Computer Science. This module is part of the Projects and the Software Engineering themes in the School of Computer Science.
Assessment
- 100% Coursework 1: Approximately 2000 words written report.
Assessed in both autumn & spring semest
Educational Aims
The aim of the module is to accredit students who have experienced industry work involving independent self-management, proactive work and the ethical application of their knowledge and skills in areal-worldcontext. Students collect evidence of their competence that they will use in their assessedportfolio, andmust reflect on their developed knowledge and understanding of applied software engineering practices in relation to other taught Software Engineering principles taught in their course.Learning Outcomes
Transferable, work-related and employability skills
- Knowledge of the language and culture of working environments.
- Career planning, including occupational awareness and judgement, awareness of work-related personal values, interests and skills, application and selection process skills.
- Skills and competences specific to Computer Science related roles.
- Practical skills appropriate to a discipline or profession.
- Professional communication skills (oral and written).
Higher Skills
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Project and personal management skills.