Module Information
Module Identifier
CS18010
Module Title
Professional and Personal Development
Academic Year
2021/2022
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 1
Pre-Requisite
Only available to level 1 Computer Science students
Exclusive (Any Acad Year)
Other Staff
Course Delivery
Assessment
Due to Covid-19 students should refer to the module Blackboard pages for assessment details
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Attendance and participation in activity weekend. | 30% |
| Semester Assessment | Individual presentation | 35% |
| Semester Assessment | Job Application | 35% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Individual presentation | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Job Application | 50% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
construct an appropriate CV
demonstrate the basic skills of time management, team working and academic writing
critically review their own performance
use computer-based tools to support university study
design and give a technical presentation
Aims
The module covers material which is not addressed elsewhere in specific modules but which is essential in order to gain a more complete appreciation of the field as a whole.
Personal transferable skills are an important quality of any software engineer and form a crucial part of this module.
Personal transferable skills are an important quality of any software engineer and form a crucial part of this module.
Brief description
The module's lectures cover material to promote the development of students as professionals in their field. A range of personal transferable skills of general value are highlighted within the context of the software industry. The Careers Service provides students with advice on producing a CV for the purposes of securing a year in employment.
The Activity Weekend is designed to enhance the student's team working skills and to develop their interpersonal and communication skills. Through a series of varied tasks held over the weekend, and supported by further project work, students will be exercised in their problem solving abilities and team work.
Weekly tutorials in semester 2 encourage students to focus on transferable skills, such as writing, researching and making presentations.
The Activity Weekend is designed to enhance the student's team working skills and to develop their interpersonal and communication skills. Through a series of varied tasks held over the weekend, and supported by further project work, students will be exercised in their problem solving abilities and team work.
Weekly tutorials in semester 2 encourage students to focus on transferable skills, such as writing, researching and making presentations.
Content
1. Enhancing your University Experience - 1 Lecture
Maximising the benefit of Student Centred Learning.
2. Time Management - 1 Lecture
An analysis of how best to manage time to its maximum advantage.
3. Unacceptable Academic Practice - 1 Lecture
Using existing material. Correct and appropriate citation practice. Plagiarism. The Library.
ACTIVITY TEAM SKILLS WEEKEND
4. Producing a high quality Curriculum Vitae, Marketing yourself effectively and planning summer/industrial year placements - 2 Lectures
A presentation jointly delivered with the careers service.
5. Planning a Presentation - 1 Lecture
An introduction to the importance of structure, timing and content of presentations.
6. Managing a group - 1 Lecture
Working effectively as a team and reflecting on weekend.
7. How to write Good English - 1 Lecture
An introduction to styles and techniques for writing good English.
8. Examination Technique - 1 Lecture
Standard rubrics. Use of time, planning. Question styles
9. Other topics - up to 2 lectures
Maximising the benefit of Student Centred Learning.
2. Time Management - 1 Lecture
An analysis of how best to manage time to its maximum advantage.
3. Unacceptable Academic Practice - 1 Lecture
Using existing material. Correct and appropriate citation practice. Plagiarism. The Library.
ACTIVITY TEAM SKILLS WEEKEND
4. Producing a high quality Curriculum Vitae, Marketing yourself effectively and planning summer/industrial year placements - 2 Lectures
A presentation jointly delivered with the careers service.
5. Planning a Presentation - 1 Lecture
An introduction to the importance of structure, timing and content of presentations.
6. Managing a group - 1 Lecture
Working effectively as a team and reflecting on weekend.
7. How to write Good English - 1 Lecture
An introduction to styles and techniques for writing good English.
8. Examination Technique - 1 Lecture
Standard rubrics. Use of time, planning. Question styles
9. Other topics - up to 2 lectures
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Communication | In presentation and CV |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | In CV |
| Information Technology | Inherent to module |
| Personal Development and Career planning | In CV |
| Research skills | In presentations |
| Team work | In presentation |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4