Module Specification

The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
1. Module Title Industrial Placement Y3
2. Module Code COMP299
3. Year Session 2023-24
4. Originating Department Computer Science
5. Faculty Fac of Science & Engineering
6. Semester Whole Session
7. CATS Level Level 5 FHEQ
8. CATS Value 120
9. Member of staff with responsibility for the module
Dr R Ibsen-Jensen Computer Science R.Ibsen-Jensen@liverpool.ac.uk
10. Module Moderator
11. Other Contributing Departments  
12. Other Staff Teaching on this Module
Mrs J Birtall School of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science Judith.Birtall@liverpool.ac.uk
Miss CJ Martindale School of the Arts Clare.Martindale@liverpool.ac.uk
13. Board of Studies
14. Mode of Delivery
15. Location Off Campus
    Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
16. Study Hours   15

    1185

  1200
17.

Private Study

0
18.

TOTAL HOURS

1200
 
    Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other
19. Timetable (if known)            
 
20. Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):

COMP221 Planning Your Career
21. Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:

 
22. Co-requisite modules:

 
23. Linked Modules:

 
24. Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a mandatory basis:

25. Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:

26. Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:

27. Aims
 

The aim of this module is to provide students with working experience within a commercial or industrial environment and to gain an understanding of the various operational aspects of a company, of its products and working practices.

 
28. Learning Outcomes
 

(LO1) At the end of the module students should have an appreciation of the working practices of the organisation hosting the placement and show an ability to make a contribution towards its daily operaton.

 

(LO2) Students should gain practical experience of working within an industrial commercial environment

 

(LO3) Preparation of reports and other relevant documentation

 

(LO4) Working practices within industrial/commercial environments

 

(LO5) Experience with management of time and resources

 

(S1) Effective communication (written, audio and visual); Able to work in a team towards a common goal; Develop leadership skills; Managing of time and resources; Enhanced ability to self learn.

 

(S2) Students should gain where appropriate: Hands on experience of manufacturing products or services; Organising paper work; Setting realistic deadlines with the expectation to deliver on time; Articulating the processing in the company; An ability to assess strengths and weaknesses within companies.

 

(S3) Reflecting on experiences, reflecting on goals and objectives, building a reflective habit and building self-awareness through reflection.

 

(S4) Assess and compare personal skills and attributes to identify development needs.

 

(S5) Reflect on the links between curricular (university) learning and skills acquired and developed during industrial placement; Ability to express this reflection in the form of feedback to the university to inform and guide future curriculum development and delivery.

 
29. Teaching and Learning Strategies
 

Teaching Method 1 - Seminar
Description:
Teaching Method 2 - Field Work
Description:

 
30. Syllabus
   

Dependent upon placement. The types of placement vary considerably but can include all aspects of information management and software development within a company. Placements can take place in software development companies as well as in ICT departments of companies in other lines of business.

 
31. Recommended Texts
  Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
 

Assessment

32. EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
   
33. CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
  (299.1) Introductory Report There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :First 0 15
  (299.2) Final Presentation Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Second 0 25
  (299.3) Performance in the Placement Year Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Second 0 35
  (299) Final Report There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Second 0 25