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IS5198 Group Project and Dissertation in Information Technology

Academic year(s): 2016-2017

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 60

ECTS credits : 30

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Both

Planned timetable: TBC

This module provides students with the opportunity to undertake an in-depth investigation into issues within the field of Information Technology. They are required to prepare a dissertation of not more than 15,000 words on an approved topic which shows appropriate competences in the field. Typically it comprises a related work review, extension of old or development of new ideas, their implementation and testing, summarised in a report, with the implementation based on sound theory and software engineering principles. The project may be a group project but the dissertation will be an individual one.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 0

Guided independent study hours: 0

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 0%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: TBC