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

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

Module code: SOC10404
Module leader: David Brazier
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Applied Informatics
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

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

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Manage a substantial individual project, including planning, documentation and control.

LO2: Construct a focussed problem statement and conduct a suitable investigation, including literature/technology review, into the context of that problem.

LO3: Demonstrate professional competence by applying appropriate theory and practice to the analysis, design and implementation of a non-trivial set of deliverables.

LO4: Show critical evaluation by analysing the strengths and weaknesses of the project process and outcomes with reference to the initial objectives.

LO5: Demonstrate research skills and critical analysis by conducting rigorous evaluation of the final deliverables.

LO6: Provide evidence in an appropriate format.

LO7: Demonstrate professional competence in the communication of the project.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
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)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 4 LECTURE
Face To Face Guided independent study 20 Guided independent study
Online Guided independent study 576 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours600
Expected Total Study Hours for Module600


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 30 1~2~6 Week 3 , WORDS= 5000 Report
Final Year Project 70 1~2~3~4~5~6 Week 15 , WORDS= 5000 Final Year Project
Poster 0 7 Week 15 , WORDS= 0 Poster
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SOC10404 Honours Project (GA)