Module Details

Module Code: COMP9088
Title: Software Work Experience 1
Long Title: Software Work Experience 1
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2021/22 ( September 2021 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 4811 - Computer Science
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The learner will undertake a relevant apprenticeship in an Irish-based company. The work experience during the apprenticeship will provide a 3-semester scaffolded/graduated approach which will support the learner to become proficient in the key competencies of a Software Solutions Architect. The project-based learning approach will help the apprentice to acquire deep knowledge of enterprise, their activities, stakeholders and their system. The course of the work experience is supported by a mentor from the industry and supervised by an academic from MTU. The aim of the apprenticeship is to upskill existing capable ICT staff within Irish companies to rise to the challenges of Industry 4.0.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Appraise the key aspects and priorities of an enterprise's organisation, services and stakeholders.
LO2 Discuss the features of a system and analyse its technical requirements.
LO3 Critically dissect the relevant company and technical-domain specific standards.
LO4 Critically analyse the existing architecture for possible improvement.
LO5 Devise standard and well-understood delivery approaches and practices.
LO6 Demonstrate initiative and transferable skills to contribute effectively to a development team.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
The Enterprise
Familiarisation with working environment, characteristics, their services, processes, systems, technical requirements and their stakeholders.
Communication
Independent professional familiarisation with the technical-domain and context-relevant communication with technical specialists and stakeholders. Improving the leadership skills in a cross-functional work environment.
System quality
Analysis of the inter-related functions of the enterprise's system and its existing architecture using standard and academic or other emerging approaches.
Planning
Composing a clear and well-understood framework by the gained theoretical and practical knowledge including the services and working environment and their details (services, environment, systems, communication and stakeholders).
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
An oral interview with academic supervisory panel to explore learning as documented in the learning log and achievement of learning outcomes.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
Learners are to maintain a learning log that documents, analyses and catalogs learning gained during the work-placement period against the module learning outcomes. This is to be periodically reviewed by both the work-place mentor and academic supervisor to verify achievement of learning outcomes and agree targets for the future.
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
Performance evaluation of the work placement candidate by the work placement mentor/supervisor in conjunction with the academic supervisor.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Work experience, study and report. Every Week 13.87 13.8699998855591
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Visit and interview the learner. Once per semester 0.13 2
Total Hours 15.87
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.13
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Work experience, study and report. Every Week 13.87 13.8699998855591
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Visit and interview the learner. Once per semester 0.13 2
Total Hours 15.87
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.13
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • H. Frederick Sweitzer , Mary A. King. The Successful Internship: Personal, Professional, and Civic Development in Experiential Learning, [ISBN: 9781285077192].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Ainley, Patrick and Rainbird, Helen. (2014), Apprenticeship: Towards a new paradigm of learning, [ISBN: 9780367605087].
  • David A Kolb. (2014), Experiential Learning: Experience as the Source of Learning and Development, Second Edition, Pearson Education. Pearson, [ISBN: 9780132952613].
  • Martin, Robert C. (2018), Clean architecture: a craftsman's guide to software structure and design, Pearson Education, [ISBN: 9780134494166].
  • Ian Gorton. (2011), Essential Software Architecture, Springer, [ISBN: 9783642191756].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Chan, Selena. (2013), Learning through apprenticeship: Belonging to a workplace, becoming and being, Springer.
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Abednia, Arman and Hovassapian, Addeh and Teimournezhad, Shohre and Ghanbari, Nazanin. (2013), Reflective journal writing: Exploring in-service EFL teachers' perceptions, System.
  • Garcia-Martin, Javier, and Jorge E. Perez-Martinez. (2017), Method to guide the design of project based learning activities based on educational theories, International Journal of Engineering Education, p.33.
  • Helle, Laura, Päivi Tynjälä, and Erkki Olkinuora. (2006), Project-based learning in post-secondary education, practice and rubber sling shots, Higher Education, p.51.
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_KSADE_9 Master of Science in Software Architecture & Design 1 Group Elective 2