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Undergraduate Handbook 2006-2007 (archived)
Module COMP3271: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Department: Computer Science
COMP3271: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 3 | 20 | Available in 2006/2007 | None. | Durham |
Tied To
Pre-requisites
- Five Level 2 modules in Computer Science OR at least one Level 2 module in Business.
Corequisites
- Advanced Software Engineering (40 Credits) (COMP3152).
Excluded Combinations
- None.
Aims
- To provide opportunities for students to apply project management techniques and for them to evaluate their success.
Content
- Problem-based focus on the management of requirements capture and analysis, design, implementation and testing.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
Subject-specific Skills
- By the end of the module students will be able to manage a software development process
Key Skills
- Be able to lead a group in solving a given problem.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Assessments focus on evaluating the student's ability to managing a well-executed software development process for group work.
- The learning outcomes will be evaluated through a learning log.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorials | 18 | 1 Hour | 18 | ||
| Practicals | 18 | 1 Hour | 18 | ||
| Preparation and Reading | 164 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 80% | Report | 100% | ||
| Presentation | 20% | oral presentation | 100% |
Formative Assessment
1 formative oral presentation assessed via peer assessment (formative) and tutor assessment (summative). The summative work will be submitted in sections throughout the year (a continous learning log) and feedback will be given on each section.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.