Module TitleModule NumberJACS Subject Code(s) and % of each subjectASC Category(ies)Technology DissertationCIS7017I2006 Level (3 to 8)CreditsECTS CreditModule Value% Taught in WelshModule Type740202.00%Dissertation Teaching PeriodPre-requisitesSemester 3None Module LeaderSchool(s)CampusAmbikesh JayalCardiff School of TechnologiesLlandaff Assessment MethodsAssessment Code and MethodDuration/Length of Assessment MethodWeighting of AssessmentThresholdApproximate Date of SubmissionWRIT1 – Dissertation8-10,000 words equivalent100%1End of module Aim(s)The aim of the technology project is for the student to apply knowledge, skills and techniques developed during directed and independent study to solve a real world technology related project. The technology project may take the form of an in-depth research project or the development of a computer system. In either case the module aims to enable the student to advance their knowledge and understanding of real world development projects and research through independent learning and critical evaluation. Learning OutcomesAfter completing this module the student should be able to:Critically evaluate academic literature and materials using techniques appropriate to the area of study; Critically appraise, select and implement appropriate research methods or development techniques; Collect data, perform appropriate analysis and produce any appropriate documentation; Test, evaluate and corroborate research findings or technology artefacts produced during the research; Conclude the research recognizing limitations and suggesting areas for further development. Learning and Teaching Delivery MethodsMethodRationaleType of Contact (scheduled/ guided independent study/placement)Total hoursContact (Workshops/ Supervision)To allow in-depth feedback and feed forward through one to one meeting and discussionsScheduled8Student-Centred LearningTo enable students to independently develop their understanding of the module concepts and to complete formative & summative assessment activityGuided Independent Study392Total400 Indicative ContentCritical analysis of relevant literature Software evaluation processes The design and implementation of research methodologies such as positivist and phenomenology philosophies and strategies The design and implementation of industry standard software development methodologies Summary statistics, significance testing, hypothesis testing, data triangulation techniques Appropriate formal documentation such as use case diagrams and entity relationship modeling Required ReadingSaunders. M, Lewis. P and Thornhill. A, (2015), “Research methods for business students”, 7th Edition, Prentice Hall publishers, ISBN 1292016620 Weaver. P, (2003), “Success in your project : a guide to student system development projects”, Pearson Education Limited, First Edition, ISBN 0273678094 Recommended ReadingAppropriate academic journals accessed through the Library or Inter Library Loan. Access to Specialist Requirements
