Module Details

Module Code: COMP9090
Title: Software Work Experience 3
Long Title: Software Work Experience 3
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. This work experience which is part of a three-semester scaffolded approach will be taken in the third semester and 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 practical and theoretical aspects of the software system from both software design, architecture and quality. The course of the work experience is supported by a mentor from the industry and an academic from MTU. The apprenticeship aims 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 Develop expert knowledge in devising optimum technology solutions and technical architecture strategies.
LO2 Apply state of the art development practices while ensuring compliance with international quality standards and regulations.
LO3 Analyse compliance with both functional and non-functional requirements (security, performance, maintainability, scalability, usability, and reliability).
LO4 Design software systems based on established and/or emerging architectural approaches.
LO5 Demonstrate high level of initiative and transferable skills sufficient to lead a development team.
LO6 Evaluate software quality, cross-functional requirements and engineering technical vision.
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
Software Architecture
Deep technical know-how on solution architecture, solution scoping and architecture definition. Critical analysis of a systems' compliance with functional and non-functional requirements. Critical evaluation of technology pitfalls and capabilities.
Communication
Professional communication and decision-making skills within the workplace environment. Communicating engineering technical vision between stakeholders and technical specialists
Independent learning
Independent and individual learning on different aspects of the enterprise system, both theoretically and practically. Leadership skills in cross-functional environment and work place.
System quality
The purpose and the application of international quality standards and regulations. How to analyse compliance with quality standards. Critical evaluation of software quality.
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, Project-based learning, 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, Project-based learning, 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. (2014), The Successful Internship: Personal, Professional, and Civic Development in Experiential Learning, Fourth Edition. Brooks/Cole, Belmont, California, [ISBN: 9781285077192].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Martin, Robert C. (2018), Clean architecture: a craftsman's guide to software structure and design, Pearson Education, [ISBN: 9780134494166].
  • Patrick Ainley (Editor)/ Helen Rainbird (Editor). (2020), Apprenticeship: towards a new paradigm of learning, Third Edition. Routledge, [ISBN: 9780749427283].
  • David A. Kolb. (2014), Experiential Learning: Experience as the Source of Learning and Development, Second Edition. Pearson Education, USA, [ISBN: 9780132952613].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Chan, Selena. (2013), Learning through apprenticeship: Belonging to a workplace, becoming and being, Vocations and Learning, 6(3).
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Abednia, Arman, Hovassapian, Addeh, Teimournezhad, Shohre and Ghanbari, Nazanin. (2013), Reflective journal writing: Exploring in-service EFL teachers' perceptions, System, 41(3).
  • 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, 33(3).
  • Helle, Laura, Päivi Tynjälä, and Erkki Olkinuora. (2006), Project-based learning in post-secondary education–theory, practice and rubber sling shots, Higher Education, 51(2).
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 2 Group Elective 2