Core Module Information
Module title: Professional Internship

SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: SOC09112
Module leader: Andrea Scott
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:

Students will undertake a minimum of 180 hours on an applied development project or be placed for a minimum of 180 hours within an appropriate organisation, where they will have the opportunity to apply their computing skills in order to reinforce the organisations existing practices. For students working with a supervisor within the University, they will develop a professional portfolio piece – such as a web app, mobile app or database. Within a company, emphasis will be placed upon the innovative development of appropriate professional portfolio piece that support the organisations outputs. Students working with a company will also have a supervisor from the academic team. The QAA benchmark statement for computing incorporates a wide range of activities including hardware, software, communication and, in more general terms, the application of those skills in practice. The specific range of computing-related cognitive abilities gained from this module will depend on the specifics of the project done by each student but in all cases will support “computing-related practical activities” as specified in the benchmark. In addition the student will enrich a range of “additional transferrable skills” as required by their projects. Assessments: Interview Assessment undertaken in week 5 and submission of Final Report including artefacts and logbook to showcase individual learning journey undertaken. A specific allocated Tutor will undertaken the Interview and mark the Final Report.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Assess the development requirements of an organisation or derive requirements with a supervisor.

LO2: Apply knowledge of current computing practice in a professional manner.

LO3: Contribute effectively to an established professional computing domain.

LO4: Execute the development requirements to a professional standard.

LO5: Provide an in-depth rationale for the work conducted, reflecting on the project and its technological context.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Andrea Scott
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning Lecture 1 one x (1 hour) online module overview and assessment briefing session, by module leader to prepare students to submit the 180Hour Plan, to provide information on the two assessments: (oral) Interview (1 Hour) and Final written report containing artefacts and log book submission via Moodle. Formative feedback provided by allocated academic tutor prior to the final 180Hour Plan Moodle submission.
Online Guided independent study 19 Guided independent study- generation of artefacts and weekly logbook is required as evidence in support of the Final report submission, showcasing the successful achievement of 180Hour Plan in meeting the Learning Outcomes for the module.
Other Work based learning 180 Professional Internship (180 Hour Plan) of work completed by Week 14, defined in consultation with host employer and academic tutor if required. Duties are disparate but are programme specific tasks, as defined in their unique original requirements. Opportunity to apply their computing skills in order to reinforce the organisation’s existing practices. For students working with a supervisor with the University, will develop a professional portfolio piece–a web or mobile app or database.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 80 1~2~4~5 Exam Period , WORDS= 3000 words Report comprising artefact evidence and logbook submission due in the Trimester, Week 14.Students will provide a report which will contain a critical reflection on the project, together with a logbook. The report will be used to provide evidence of the achievement of the remaining learning outcomes (establish requirements (LO1), apply knowledge (LO2), execute requirements (LO4), in-depth rationale and reflection (LO5 ). The logbook will demonstrate learning and provide additional evidence on the extent to which the LOs have been met using the Gibbs Reflective Framework.
Oral Assessment 20 3 Week 5 HOURS= 1 Hour Oral Assessment 1-1 Interview with Tutor.The academic tutor/supervisor conducts an online interview, if appropriate, in conjunction with the workplace mentor, in order to establish how the student is contributing to the established professional domain (LO3). Students will answer specific questions to show professional underpinning through methodologies gained from previous modules. Performance ratings are provided by academic Tutor and workplace mentor to establish an overall performance and mark. Summative feedback is provided on Moodle.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100
2024/5, Trimester 2, Blended,
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Andrea Scott
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning Lecture 1 one x (1 hour) online module overview and assessment briefing session, by module leader to prepare students to submit the 180Hour Plan, to provide information on the two assessments: (oral) Interview (1 Hour) and Final written report containing artefacts and log book submission via Moodle. Formative feedback provided by allocated academic tutor prior to the final 180Hour Plan Moodle submission.
Online Guided independent study 19 Guided independent study- generation of artefacts and weekly logbook is required as evidence in support of the Final report submission, showcasing the successful achievement of 180Hour Plan in meeting the Learning Outcomes for the module.
Other Work based learning 180 Professional Internship (180 Hour Plan) of work completed by Week 14, defined in consultation with host employer and academic tutor if required. Duties are disparate but are programme specific tasks, as defined in their unique original requirements. Opportunity to apply their computing skills in order to reinforce the organisation’s existing practices. For students working with a supervisor with the University, will develop a professional portfolio piece–a web or mobile app or database.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 80 1~2~4~5 Exam Period , WORDS= 3000 words Report comprising artefact evidence and logbook submission due in the Trimester, Week 14.Students will provide a report which will contain a critical reflection on the project, together with a logbook. The report will be used to provide evidence of the achievement of the remaining learning outcomes (establish requirements (LO1), apply knowledge (LO2), execute requirements (LO4), in-depth rationale and reflection (LO5 ). The logbook will demonstrate learning and provide additional evidence on the extent to which the LOs have been met using the Gibbs Reflective Framework.
Oral Assessment 20 3 Week 5 HOURS= 1 Hour Oral Assessment 1-1 Interview with Tutor.The academic tutor/supervisor conducts an online interview, if appropriate, in conjunction with the workplace mentor, in order to establish how the student is contributing to the established professional domain (LO3). Students will answer specific questions to show professional underpinning through methodologies gained from previous modules. Performance ratings are provided by academic Tutor and workplace mentor to establish an overall performance and mark. Summative feedback is provided on Moodle.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100
2024/5, Trimester 3, Blended,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 003
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Andrea Scott
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning Lecture 1 one x (1 hour) online module overview and assessment briefing session, by module leader to prepare students to submit the 180Hour Plan, to provide information on the two assessments: (oral) Interview (1 Hour) and Final written report containing artefacts and log book submission via Moodle. Formative feedback provided by allocated academic tutor prior to the final 180Hour Plan Moodle submission.
Online Guided independent study 19 Guided independent study- generation of artefacts and weekly logbook is required as evidence in support of the Final report submission, showcasing the successful achievement of 180Hour Plan in meeting the Learning Outcomes for the module.
Other Work based learning 180 Professional Internship (180 Hour Plan) of work completed by Week 14, defined in consultation with host employer and academic tutor if required. Duties are disparate but are programme specific tasks, as defined in their unique original requirements. Opportunity to apply their computing skills in order to reinforce the organisation’s existing practices. For students working with a supervisor with the University, will develop a professional portfolio piece–a web or mobile app or database.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 80 1~2~4~5 Exam Period , WORDS= 3000 words Report comprising artefact evidence and logbook submission due in the Trimester, Week 14.Students will provide a report which will contain a critical reflection on the project, together with a logbook. The report will be used to provide evidence of the achievement of the remaining learning outcomes (establish requirements (LO1), apply knowledge (LO2), execute requirements (LO4), in-depth rationale and reflection (LO5 ). The logbook will demonstrate learning and provide additional evidence on the extent to which the LOs have been met using the Gibbs Reflective Framework.
Oral Assessment 20 3 Week 5 HOURS= 1 Hour Oral Assessment 1-1 Interview with Tutor.The academic tutor/supervisor conducts an online interview, if appropriate, in conjunction with the workplace mentor, in order to establish how the student is contributing to the established professional domain (LO3). Students will answer specific questions to show professional underpinning through methodologies gained from previous modules. Performance ratings are provided by academic Tutor and workplace mentor to establish an overall performance and mark. Summative feedback is provided on Moodle.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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