Core Module Information
Module title: Honours Project (60 Credits)

SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 60.00
ECTS credit value: 30

Module code: SOC10102
Module leader: David Brazier
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Applied Informatics
Prerequisites

N/A

Timetables
Description of module content:

The aim of this module is to integrate and further develop your problem solving, investigative, technical, critical, and communication skills through their managing and accomplishing a substantial individual piece of work. Your are expected to meet with your supervisor on a regular basis to discuss progress.

Learning Outcomes for module:

On Completion of this module, you will be able to:

LO1: Manage a substantial individual project, including planning, documentation, and control.
LO2: Demonstrate in depth knowledge of current understanding around a contextual area by conducting a suitable investigation and communicating a focussed problem statement.
LO3: Demonstrate professional competence by applying appropriate theory and practice to the analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation of a non-trivial set of deliverables.
LO4: Demonstrate research skills and critical analysis by conducting a rigorous evaluation of the final deliverables.
LO5: Show a capacity for self-appraisal by analysing the strengths and weaknesses of the project process and outcomes with reference to the initial objectives.
LO6: Provide evidence of the foregoing in a manner that is appropriate to the investigation conducted.
LO7: Effectively communicate the project for a non-expert audience.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 1, BLENDED, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: BLENDED
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: David Brazier
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 4
Face To Face Guided independent study 20
Independent Learning Guided independent study 576
Total Study Hours600
Expected Total Study Hours for Module600


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Report 20 1,2,6 10 HOURS= 00.00, WORDS= 5000
Project - Written 10 5,6 27 HOURS= 00.00, WORDS= 5000
Project - Practical 40 1,3 27 HOURS= 99.00
Poster 10 7 27 HOURS= 04.00
Report 20 1,4,6 30 , WORDS= 2500
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SOC10102 Honours Project