Games, Puzzles and Strategies 2

Cod y Modiwl
MA15210
Teitl y Modiwl
Games, Puzzles and Strategies 2
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Kim Kenobi
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Dr Kim Kenobi
Dr Gwion Evans
Dr Adil Mughal
Dr Robert Douglas
Dr Tudur Davies
Dr Jukka Kiukas

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Demonstration: (Peer assessed presentation) 20%
Asesiad Semester Poster: (A3) 30%
Asesiad Semester Pamphlet: (Report of 2,000 words) 30%
Asesiad Semester Tactical Guide: (Report of 2,000 words) 20%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Demonstration: Students must resubmit failed components (Presentation assessed by staff) 20%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Poster: (A3) 30%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Pamphlet: (Report of 2,000 words) 30%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Tactical Guide: (Report of 2,000 words) 20%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. 1. Lead a group demonstration session of a game/puzzle.
  2. 2. Analyse a game/puzzle and presnet key features via a poster.
  3. 3. Identify key information about a game/puzzle and communciate this via a pamphlet.
  4. 4. Analyse a detailed example of play of a game/puzzle.

Disgrifiad cryno

There is an increasing demand in the workplace for graduates skilled in problem solving, and who are then able to communicate their findings. This module consists of analysing various games and puzzles, by both logical reasoning and experimentation in play, and then disseminating the information through presentations, posters and pamphlets, and developing technological aids. Students will work in groups. For each puzzle, students will complete exactly one of the assessments.

Cynnwys

1. INTRODUCTION. Analysing games/puzzles by logical reasoning, pattern recognition, and experimentation. Simple examples such as noughts and crosses. Determining winning/successful strategies. Leading demonstrations of play.

2. FOUR GIVEN PUZZLES/GAMES. Outline. Experimentation. Analysis of game/puzzle. Student led demonstration session. Reflection on outcomes.

3. POSTERS. Selecting content. Appropriate balance of text and pictures.

4. PAMPHLETS. Writing concise and informative summaries. Outlining rules and strategies.

5. TACTICAL GUIDE. Detailed example of play, possibly enhanced by technology.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu Verbal instructions should clarify understanding; written documents must be clear and well-structured; presentations should be informative and easy to comprehend.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa Ability to analyse a problem, and develop optimal strategies.
Datrys Problemau Fundamental part of the entire module.
Gwaith Tim Students will be working in teams throughout the module.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun Students are expected to develop their own approaches to time-management regarding the completion of tasks on time.
Rhifedd Present throughout the module.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol Develops logical thinking and systematic approaches.
Sgiliau ymchwil Students will be encouraged to independently find and assimilate useful resources.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth Word processing skills required for report writing.

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