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 Group Software Project
2. Module Code COMP208
3. Year Session 2023-24
4. Originating Department Computer Science
5. Faculty Fac of Science & Engineering
6. Semester Second Semester
7. CATS Level Level 5 FHEQ
8. CATS Value 15
9. Member of staff with responsibility for the module
Dr M Zito Computer Science Michele@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
Mr K Dures Computer Science K.Dures@liverpool.ac.uk
Mr ST Coope Computer Science Sebastian.Coope@liverpool.ac.uk
Dr F Grasso Computer Science Floriana@liverpool.ac.uk
Professor MR Laraki Computer Science Rida.Laraki@liverpool.ac.uk
13. Board of Studies
14. Mode of Delivery
15. Location Main Liverpool City Campus
    Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
16. Study Hours 6

  12

      18
17.

Private Study

132
18.

TOTAL HOURS

150
 
    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):

COMP122 Object-Oriented Programming; COMP201 Software Engineering I; COMP207 Database Development
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
 

Students will work in small groups to produce a working software system.
The deliverables and working methods will be prescribed. The aims of the module are:
1. to provide experience of group working;
2. to provide experience of all aspects of the development of a moderately sized software system;
3. to prepare students for their individual projects in the third year;
4. to consolidate material from the first semester of the second year, in particular COMP201 and COMP207.

 
28. Learning Outcomes
 

(LO1) Show an awareness of the issues involved in working as part of a team.

 

(LO2) Demonstrate improved personal, interpersonal and communication skills.

 

(LO3) Demonstrate a more in depth understanding of the software development process.

 

(LO4) An ability to specify the requirements of a software system.

 

(LO5) Demonstrate some experience in the design of a software system.

 

(LO6) Demonstrate practical experience in the implementation and testing of a moderately sized software system.

 

(LO7) Show an awareness of the typical project management issues.

 

(LO8) Understanding of the process and role of software documentation.

 

(LO9) Experience in the writing of a sizeable report on a software project.

 

(S1) Better interpersonal skills

 

(S2) Awareness of the benefits of structuring the development process

 

(S3) Better knowledge of the main design techniques

 
29. Teaching and Learning Strategies
 

Teaching Method 1 - Surgeries (Lecture)
Description: Free set times to discuss individual teams problems and needs
Attendance Recorded: No
Notes: While the meetings are not compulsory, time slots must be timetabled where these meetings may occur.

Teaching Method 2 – Prerecorded video content (Tutorial)
Description: Video material covering the various aspects of the module available on CANVAS
Attendance Recorded: N/A
Notes:

(a) Hybrid delivery
Teaching Method 1 - Surgeries
Description: Free set times to discuss individual teams problems and needs. These should take place on-campus or using online platforms
Teaching Method 2 – Prerecorded video content
Description: Video material covering the various aspects of the module available on CANVAS

 
30. Syllabus
   

Material will be provided covering an introduction to group software development, meeting and presentation skills;
and project management. A review will be offered of the main techniques for requirement specification; design specification;
group dynamics and negotiation; quality management; configuration management; document testing; report writing.

 
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
  (208.1) Design There is a resit opportunity. Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - Standard UoL penalty applies to required written material only. This is not an anonymous assessment 0 15
  (208) Portfolio and Individual Contribution There is a resit opportunity. Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Se 0 50
  (208.2) Software Demonstration There is a resit opportunity. Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - Standard UoL penalty applies to required written material only. This is not an anon 0 15
  (208.4) Meeting Record There is a resit opportunity. Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - Meeting records describe the team progress during the term, as such a late submission cannot 0 8
  (208.3) Requirement Analysis There is a resit opportunity. Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - Standard UoL penalty applies to required written material only. This is not an anonym 0 12