Module Details

Module Code: PROJ C7002
Full Title: Project
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 2 Semesters
Credits:: 10
Module Owner:: Martin McCourt
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: Students completing this module will be able to design, develop and test a project in a topic relevant to their course. The project will be an individual project and will allow students to develop skills in analysis, design, deployment, testing and management.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Interpret and explain a project proposal appropriate to the topic being investigated.
MLO2 Design a suitable solution for proposed project and create a project plan with sufficient contingency, for the successful completion of the project.
MLO3 Develop and present a prototype consistent with the project specification and justify the development choices.
MLO4 Evaluate and apply appropriate methodologies for the achievement of the project objectives within the design parameters.
Pre-requisite learning
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 DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Specification
Specification will establish end user requirements, business goals and constraints along with technical goals and constraints.
Design
The design aspect of the project will produce an initial design proposal based on end user specifications. Justification for the design will also be included.
Implementation
Implement and test the solution proposed in the design phase. The implementation may use virtual software such as Hyper-V, Cisco Packetracer or VIRL. Students will outline and demonstrate to some degree the difficulties, challenges and benefits that a company might experience in implementing such services in a network.
Document
Produce project documentation that will cover all apects of the project to include specification, design, implementation and troubleshooting.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcome 1
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
This document will cover the design and justification aspect of a Systems & Networking project. Students will produce a written document specifying business and technical goals and constraints along with end user requirements. The document will also include the full design of the network hardware, data cabling, directory services and system services.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 60
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End of Year Learning Outcome 2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
The main focus of the project is to design, implement and test a solution to a proposal in Systems and Networking. Detailed guidelines, including marking schemes, will be provided to students at the beginning of the semester and all activities will be supported in Moodle. Students will develop the project bringing together knowledge sources from diverse modules within his/her course. The project will incorporate a number of deliverables throughout the module. These will include: Design, Implementation and Presentation. The presentation and implementation will be submitted at the end of the year.
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

Part Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcome 1
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
This document will cover the design and justification aspect of a Systems & Networking project. Students will produce a written document specifying business and technical goals and constraints along with end user requirements. The document will also include the full design of the network hardware, data cabling, directory services and OS configuration.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 60
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End of Year Learning Outcome 2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
The main focus of the project is to design, implement and test a solution to a proposal in Systems and Networking. Detailed guidelines, including marking schemes, will be provided to students at the beginning of the semester and all activities will be supported in Moodle. Students will develop the project bringing together knowledge sources from diverse modules within his/her course. The project will incorporate a number of deliverables throughout the module. These will include: Design, Implementation and Presentation. The presentation and implementation will be submitted at the end of the year.
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
No repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will be offered solely on the basis of coursework and a repeat examination will not be offered.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer Supervised Learning Contact A three hour lab session will be provided each week. This session will be used to assist students in the analyses, design and implementation of their project. Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 5.00 5
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer Supervised Learning Contact A three hour lab session will be provided each week. This session will be used to assist students in the analyses, design and implementation of their project. Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 5.00 5
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Kieran Morgan. (2015), Technical Writing Process, 1. [ISBN: 978-099416931].
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