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Programme and Module Handbook

Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2012-2013 (archived)

Module COMP3371: COMPUTING METHODOLOGIES III

Department: Computer Science

COMP3371: COMPUTING METHODOLOGIES III

Type Open Level 3 Credits 20 Availability Available in 2014/15 onwards Module Cap None. Location Durham

Prerequisites

  • Software Applications

Corequisites

  • None

Excluded Combination of Modules

  • None

Aims

  • To familiarise the students with major areas of computing, giving them an in-depth knowledge of the underlying theory, the prevailing methodologies and key industrial applications.

Content

  • Themes will be chosen from areas including the following:
  • Advanced graphics.
  • Visualisation.
  • Advanced image processing.
  • Haptics.
  • Multimedia.
  • Web services.
  • Computer game engines.
  • Computer game optimisation.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:
  • On completion of the module, students will be able to demonstrate:
  • an in-depth knowledge of several areas of applied computing
  • an understanding of the main problems arising in these areas and their solutions
  • a knowledge and appreciation of some of the research related issues in these areas, including current practices, recent developments and further areas for possible exploration.
Subject-specific Skills:
  • On completion of the module, students will be able to demonstrate:
  • an ability to conduct significant self-study and review research in the covered areas of applied computing
  • an ability to critically evaluate how the subject knowledge could be used in industrial applications
  • an ability to use complex software tools.
Key Skills:
  • On completion of the module, students will be able to demonstrate:
  • an ability to solve problems
  • an ability to learn independently
  • an ability to communicate technical information.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

  • Lectures enable students to learn core material in the different subject areas.
  • Problem classes enable students to apply the material learned in lectures and enhance their understanding.
  • Formative and summative assignments encourage and guide independent study.
  • Summative examinations test the knowledge acquired and the students' ability to use this knowledge to solve problems.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity Number Frequency Duration Total/Hours
lectures 44 2 per week 1 hour 44
problem classes 10 1 per two weeks 1 hour 10
preparation and reading 146
Total 200

Summative Assessment

Component: Examination Component Weighting: 66%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
Examination 2 hours 100% Yes
Component: Coursework Component Weighting: 34%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
Practical work 100% Yes

Formative Assessment:

Example formative exercises given during the course. Additional revison lectures may be arranged in the modules lecture slots in the 3rd term.

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University