Computer Science Placement - COM00011I
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Semester 1 2023-24 to Semester 2 2023-24 |
Module aims
The module (worth 120 credits) represents the industrial work placement. The placement seeks to provide you with work experience enhancing employability. A placement allows you to sample a particular industry. A placement aims to enable you to understand your course of study and its application in a working environment. For students enrolled on a 'with industry' route the placement year takes place after Stage 2.
Module learning outcomes
The learning outcomes for the year in Industry for students are that on completion of the year and logbook students will be able to demonstrate that they are able to do the 4 mandatory outcomes marked with * * and two others.
Autonomy
1. Work under general direction.
2. Uses discretion in identifying and responding to complex issues related to own assignments.
3. Plans and monitors own work (and that of others where applicable) competently within limited deadlines. **
Influence
4. Interact with and influence colleagues.
5. Understand and collaborate on the analysis of user/ customer needs and represent this in your work
6. Contributes fully to the work of teams by appreciating how own role relates to other roles.
Complexity
7. Perform a broad range of work, sometimes complex and non routine, in a variety of environments.**
8. Applies a methodical approach to routine and moderately complex issue definition and resolution.
9. Applies and contributes to creative thinking or finds new ways to complete tasks.
Business skills
10. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills when engaging on issues with colleagues, users/customers, suppliers and partners.**
11.Understands and effectively applies appropriate methods, tools, applications and processes.
12. Takes the initiative to develop own knowledge and skills by identifying and negotiating appropriate development opportunities.**
Knowledge
13. .Appreciates how own role and others support appropriate working practices.
The module aims and learning outcomes are referenced to SFIA 8 Framework: http://www.sfia-online.org
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Placement (UK or abroad) | 100 |
Special assessment rules
Pass/fail
Indicative reassessment
None
Module feedback
Summative written feedback is provided for the logbook. In addition formative feedback is provided during the placement. Marking is not completed until the end of Autumn term after students return from placement because the process involves industry partners.
Indicative reading
N/A