Module Title | Module Number | JACS Subject Code(s) and % of each subject | ASC Category(ies) |
| Technology Dissertation | CIS7017 | I200 | 6 |
| Level (3 to 8) | Credits | ECTS Credit | Module Value | % Taught in Welsh | Module Type |
| 7 | 40 | 20 | 2.0 | 0% | Dissertation |
| Teaching Period | Pre-requisites |
| Semester 3 | None |
| Module Leader | School(s) | Campus |
| Chow Siing Sia | Cardiff School of Technologies | Llandaff |
| Assessment Methods | ||||
| Assessment Code and Method | Duration/Length of Assessment Method | Weighting of Assessment | Threshold | Approximate Date of Submission |
| WRIT1– Dissertation | 8-10,000 words equivalent | 100% | 1 | End 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 Outcomes |
| After 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 Methods | |||
| Method | Rationale | Type of Contact (scheduled/ guided independent study/placement) | Total hours |
| Contact (Workshops/ Supervision) | To allow in-depth feedback and feed forward through one to one meeting and discussions | Scheduled | 8 |
| Student-Centred Learning | To enable students to independently develop their understanding of the module concepts and to complete formative & summative assessment activity | Guided Independent Study | 392 |
| Total | 400 |
| Indicative Content |
| Critical 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 Reading |
| Saunders. 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 Reading |
| Appropriate academic journals accessed through the Library or Inter Library Loan. |
Access to Specialist Requirements |
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