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Postgraduate Handbook 2007-2008 (archived)
Module COMP40115: SOFTWARE DEPENDABILITY
Department: Computer Science
COMP40115: SOFTWARE DEPENDABILITY
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 4 | 15 | Available in 2007/2008 | Durham |
Tied To
Pre-requisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- Security and Fault Tolerance (COMP51215).
Aims
- The purpose of this module is to study how software dependability can be used to improve software for the internet.
Content
- Topics and approaches to:
- Software dependability including issues of safety and reliability
- Composing safety arguments
- Human factors for safety
- Hazard analysis
- Human reliability design
- Design specification and verification of interactive systems
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- To have knowledge of the principle issues of software dependability
- To have knowledge of the particular aspects of dependability in relation to human factors
- To successfully evaluate different approaches of dependability for a variety of internet applications
Subject-specific Skills
Key Skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Lecturing provides specialist subject information and the application of the theory to practical examples. Problem classes through practicals provide assessment (both formative and summative) to guide students in the correct development of their knowledge and skills. Tutorials provide active engagement and feedback to the learning process.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorials | 4 | 1 hour | 4 | ||
| Lectures | 6 | Over first 2 weeks | 2 hour | 12 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 134 | ||||
| Total | 150 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100% | Coursework | 2500 words | 100% |
Formative Assessment
A formative assignment will be given in the second week of the module (500-1000 words).
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.