Module Learning Outcomes Assessed

Computational Thinking

Module Learning Outcomes Assessed:

B1: COMPUTATION THINKING: develop and understand algorithms to solve problems; measure and optimise algorithm complexity; appreciate the limits of what may be done algorithmically in reasonable time or at all.

B2: PROGRAMMING: create working solutions to a variety of computational and real world problems using multiple programming languages chosen as appropriate for the task.

B3: ARCHITECTURE: understand the underlying architecture that supports the modern computer, including traditional compilers and operating systems, but also the modern infrastructure of the internet and mobile applications.

B6: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: understand professional practices of the modern IT industry which include those technical (e.g. version control / automated testing) but also social, ethical & legal responsibilities.

B7: TRANSFERABLE SKILLS: apply a wide variety of degree level transferable skills including time management, team working, written and verbal presentation to both experts and non-experts, and critical reflection on own and others work.

B8: ADVANCED WORK: apply the above to advanced topics selected according to the interests of individual students.

Group Project As an individual, conduct a software development project on a topic provided by your tutor using the skills you have developed through your program of study. See Moodle for a copy of the detailed project brief.

1.Project Video Log As an individual, produce and narrate a series of five videos showing different aspects of your work on the project. Each video should be 60 – 90 seconds in length and feature one aspect of your work in detail. You have limited time for each video and should carefully plan what you will say and what will be displayed. Your content may include screen capture of your prototype, along with still images or slides of your initial investigation, design, implementation, and testing.

2.Python Source Code (Viv) At the conclusion of your project you will submit a link to your final prototype and a document containing all the programming code you personally wrote for the project (make sure to include all your code, even if it wasn’t integrated into the project, and to highlight and reference any code not written by you). You will then be invited to give a demonstration of your project and answer questions to demonstrate your understanding of the programming code you submitted.

3.Project Showcase (Cw) As an individual, create an online portfolio to display your university work and personal projects to potential employers and populate it with work showcasing this project (Guideline: 1000 Words). You may create your online portfolio using tools of your choice, though we recommend linkedin as it is popular with recruiters. If you are considering using an online tool, take the time to review their policies on personal data and make an informed decision. If you decide to use traditional software or online tools vetted by the university, you will not be disadvantaged in the assessment.

The entry showcasing your project should include: a brief introduction to the project and your final prototype; a summary of your contribution to the project and the skills you have developed; and a brief conclusion which reflects on and evaluates the project. Make sure to spend time refining your showcase, giving particular consideration to the presentation and the use of images – which need to be high impact to justify the space they occupy. You must include the project that you worked on as part of this module, but should also consider adding previous work and personal projects which show off the best of your abilities.