Course co-ordinator(s): Dr Jessica Chen-Burger (Edinburgh), Radu-Casian Mihailescu (Dubai), John See (Malaysia).
Aims:
Development of project research method and requirement analysis skills
Detailed Information
Course Description: Link to Official Course Descriptor.
Pre-requisites: none.
Linked course(s): F20PB Design & Implementation & F20PC Project Testing and Presentation Synoptic Courses..
Location: Dubai, Edinburgh, Malaysia.
Semester: 1.
Syllabus:
- Requirements analysis of software development project.
- Researching current state of art in this area.
- Library resources and their use, Web and online database searching.
Learning Outcomes: Subject Mastery
Understanding, Knowledge and Cognitive Skills Scholarship, Enquiry and Research (Research-Informed Learning)
- Understanding of research or development based problem related to a substantial software development topic
- Requirements specification and background research skills for it
- Ability to plan a significant project of research, investigation or development
Learning Outcomes: Personal Abilities
Industrial, Commercial & Professional Practice Autonomy, Accountability & Working with Others Communication, Numeracy & ICT
- Ability to research and undertake critical review and evaluation of data and supplied literature
- Project planning skills
- Written communication skills
- Time management
SCQF Level: 10.
Credits: 15.