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Core Module Information
Module title: Group Project
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SOC09109
Module leader: Brian Davison
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Computer Science
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module is intended to provide learning opportunities similar to those that you would get out on placement. This includes gaining experience of • Project management• Teamwork• Technical documentation• Client communications• Critical reflectionTeams of around five people undertake a project typically for a real client. A list of available projects is provided in advance and students are encouraged to form teams to bid for the projects that they are most interested in. The client has the final choice of which team will be awarded a project.A short series of lectures at the start of the module trimester introduces some fundamental topics to clarify the working arrangements. One member of each team is designated the project manager. Project managers meet with staff regularly in order to discuss issues either arising from the practical work of the project teams, or which are relevant to the stage of development of the projects. In addition, each team meets regularly with their project sponsor to report on progress and seek feedback and guidance on the conduct and direction of the project.The teams are responsible for the day-to-day operation of their project. Assessment of the group as a whole focuses on the team's application of project management methods and on the level of technical achievement. The individual assessment examines your ability to rate your own skills against selected professional competencies.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Participate actively in the management of a team project using agile frameworks, tools and techniques.

LO2: Contribute to the delivery of a complex technical artefact as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

LO3: Evaluate your own performance and personal development against selected professional competencies.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Brian Davison
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Guided independent study 182 Guided independent study. Teams are responsible for planning and executing their projects in line with the original project brief and client requirements
Independent Learning Lecture 6 An initial lecture series introduces the main module topics and assessment. Two lectures later on cover the closing stage of the project and parallels with the final year Honours project.
Independent Learning Seminar 10 Project managers forum is a weekly meeting to support the project managers with their responsibilities and resolve any issues relating to team management
Face To Face Demonstration 2 Each team presents the results of their project at the end of the module
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 15 1 Week 4 , WORDS= 1800 words The project initiation report (PIR) documents the details agreed with the project client. It provides a good foundation for the rest of the work and acts like a contract with the client, defining expectations, scope and acceptance criteria.
Report 25 1 Week 13 , WORDS= 3000 words The final project report documents the final project output and shows how it meets the requirements defined in the PIR. The client signs off the final report to agree that the project is complete.
Oral Presentation 25 2 Exam Period HOURS= 20 minutes Presentation of project outcomes to staff, clients and other groups.
Report 35 3 Exam Period , WORDS= 2400 words Three competency examples in STARL format drawn from the project experience and supported by evidence.
Component 1 subtotal: 65
Component 2 subtotal: 35
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SOC09109: Group Project
 

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