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--- project_and_dissertation [2020/03/17 21:26] – [Assignment Brief] bob
+++ project_and_dissertation [2022/07/29 14:19] (current) – [Module UFCFPU-30-3 Level 6 30 credits] martin
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 ====== Project and dissertation ======
-==== Module CY304 (temporary code) ====
+==== Module UFCFPU-30-3 Level 6 30 credits ====
-===== All information on this page is subject to validation and may change =====
+=== Module team leader: UWE staff - Jonathan White ===
-=== Module team leader: UWE staff ===
+{{ :cyberdegree:project_and_dissertation.pdf |Module specification}}
-{{ :cyberdegree:cy304_project.docx |Module specification}}
 ==== Overview ====
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 === Component A: Report, presentation and demonstration ===
-There are three elements to the assessment of the project. The major piece of assessed work is the project report. This will be between 3,000 words plus supporting material in the form of software where appropriate and documentation. The report is submitted upon completion of the project and carries 75% of the available marks. The report will typically be assessed on the following criteria:
+Issued: Start of academic year 3
-  *Extent, level and relevance of research
+Due: Near the end of academic year 3
-  *Requirements analysis (which may include defining the scope of a development project and/or an analysis of research information)
-  *Identification and application of solution developmental, scientific or design methodology
+There are three elements to the assessment of the project,structured both to support the student through the project and also to allow them both to demonstrate their report writing skills and to showcase their technical ability.
-  *Choice and application of technology to implementation, if appropriate
-  *Evidence of self-management and critical reflection on the project content and process
+The major piece of assessed work is the project report. This will be between 8,000   - 10,000 words plus supporting material in the form of software where appropriate and documentation. The report is submitted upon completion of the project and carries 70% of the available marks.
-  *Clarity of exposition within the report
-  *Demonstration of:
+In addition, at approximately the middle of the project period, students are required to attend a project-in-progress day. The project-in-progress day is organised as a poster event and students are expected to prepare a poster that describes their project idea and progress to date. The day is attended by academics from across the department and the employers and is an opportunity for students, staff and the employers to discuss and exchange ideas about their work. 5% of the overall available marks are devoted to the material produced for the project in progress day. Finally, after submission of the project report, students are required to present and demonstrate their solution to their supervisor and optionally their employer.
-     *business disciplines, ethics and courtesies,
-     *timeliness and focus when faced with distractions and the ability to complete tasks to a deadline with high quality
-     *a flexible attitude and ability to perform under pressure
-     *a thorough approach to work in the cyber security role
-In addition, at approximately the middle of the project period, apprentices are required to attend a project-in-progress day. The project-in-progress day is organised as a poster event and apprentices are expected to prepare a poster that describes their project idea and progress to date. The day is attended by academics from across the department and the employer and is an opportunity for apprentices, staff and the employer to discuss and exchange ideas about their work. 5% of the overall available marks are devoted to the material produced for the project in progress day. Finally, after submission of the project report, apprentices are required to present and demonstrate their solution to their supervisor and optionally their employer.
 ==== Submission details ====
-To be added
+All assignments will be submitted and feedback given on the UWE Blackboard system
-==== Reading lists ====
+==== Reading list (link to UWE library system) ====
-To be added
+[[https://rl.talis.com/3/uwe/lists/00EC2E70-D813-CD23-A62A-1FC45EAF22AC.html|Link]]
 ==== Communication ====
-All questions about this module, after the course commences, should be initially directed to the module leader. Prior to that contact Bob Higgie bob.higgie@gloscol.ac.uk
+All questions about this module should be initially directed to the module leader.
 Please contact via email, which is monitored continuously
-==== Advice and support ====
-To be added