COMP10130 Computer Science in Practice

Academic Year 2020/2021

This module will introduce students to the breadth and depth of Computer Science. The course will cover major areas of current activity in the School with different guest lecturers giving weekly talks on the topics covered; for example, History of Algorithms, Graph Theory, Sustainability, Robotics, Networks, Cybercrime and Forensic Computing, Databases, Big Data Applications, Natural Language Processing, and Human Computer Interaction. The module has a significant practical component running parallel to the lectures.

Any student taking this module must have their own laptop.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

It is expected that, by the end of the module, students will have a good knowledge of the range of topics covered in Computer Science and will have researched several of these topics to a greater depth than covered in the lecture.

The module is a purposely designed "Active-Learning" module. It is delivered in a manner that aims to support group learning and engagement. Stage 1 students will be introduced to different learning and assessment modes that they are likely to be further exposed to later in their programme.


In addition students taking the module should also have a better knowledge of their career prospects, internship options, etc. and how to present themselves well for these opportunities.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

12
Practical

18
Specified Learning Activities

12
Autonomous Student Learning

68
Total

110
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module will make use of lectures and practical sessions. Given the current restrictions on face-to-face contact, the lectures and practicals will take place online.

The module will have a strong practical component. Following each lecture, students will be required to undertake independent research on the topic and result on the results of this research as part of a final essay. Students will also be required to undertake independent reading of materials recommended in lectures.

The module will also make use of group sessions to encourage teamwork.

 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

None

Learning Recommendations:

None


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Practicals (includes individual & group assignments) Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

70
Examination: Online MCQ-Style Week 12 No Graded No

30

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Mr Rian Dolphin Tutor
Mr Owen O'Neill Tutor
Mr Cathal Ryan Tutor