| Course Schedule |
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The learning material for this module is delivered entirely online. Below you will find a schedule of how the module is constructed and run. Each week represents a set of learning activities that contribute to Five Key Learning Outcomes. If you want you can go straight to each of the five Learning Outcomes by using the navigation bar at the top of the window. Each of the Learning Outcomes has been subdivided into separate objectives to help you plan your workload. Mandatory objectives are compulsory - if you want to pass the module you must study these learning activities. To get higher marks you must study the learning materials at greater depth. Each objective has a set of further work that will aid your studies. |
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There are no lectures .... All the learning material is delivered online. You must cover the learning material for every week before you come to the tutorial. You can make arrangements to see your instructor for elaboration on materials that you may have found difficult to grasp and so learners set the agenda. You can make bookings by emailing Mo if you prefer to do so. |
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There are tutorials ... The module comprises many practical and analytical activities that will assist your development as a computing professional. It is essential that you carry out the learning activities for the week before you attend your tutorial. You will need to discuss ideas that require the use of a computer, some specific software, a connection to a central file server, as well as an ability to work productively with your peers and research topics both singularly and as a group. Therefore tutorial sessions will be held weekly in classrooms and computer labs. You should consult your timetable carefully for the venues on weekly basis. Also note that learning materials are closely associated with the deliverables of the project. It is therefore highly advisable to attend the tutorials and do the project tasks concurrently. |
| Assessment- Your learning will be assessed in two ways: | ||
| Final Exam: 40% | Coursework: 60% | |
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Module Examination is based on open CCC case study. There are numerous issues raised in the case study that should help you revise for the exam. It is important that you should explore the possibilities that CCC has to offer. Also note that you use the same case study for the group project. Also enclosed here are some past papers: June 2003, August 2003, June 2004, August 2004, June 2005, August 2005, June 2006, June 2007, August 2007 |
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| Two Phase Tests: 30% | ||
| Take note of the key dates; these are highlighted on the calendar below. Each Phase Test will be an assessment of your progress in each Semester and effectively on one or more of the LOs. They will comprise of a number of multiple choice questions, selected at random from large pools. There will be exercise runs to help learners prepare for the tests. These exercises are designed to be challenging to essentially last through the Semester. If you have completed the learning for the outcomes, you'll find the actual tests straightforward. Learners whom are not at ease with online tests should email Mo Rezai no later than 19th of October for alternative arrangements. | ||
| Group project |
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Project is based on CCC case study and consists of specific deliverables. You will be working in groups of no more than three. Project has a deadline of 9th of April. Note that those that have been absent from more than two tutorials in any one Semester will automatically undergo an individual walkthrough for assessment of their project mark. Deliverables for the project are an outline of an Intranet/Website. For the project implementation you will be using an open source content management system called PostNuke and you will run your system from your homespace. This should take no more than 20 MB of memory. To download the CMS click here. For detailed instructions look up the tutorial activity in week 27. |
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