Academic Handbook Computing and Information Systems
Advanced Special Topics In Computer Science Course Descriptor
Last modified on August 17th, 2023 at 2:42 pm
| Course code | LCSCI6293 | Discipline | Computer Science |
| UK Credit | 15 | US Credit | 4 |
| FHEQ level | 6 | Date approved | May 2023 |
| Core attributes | Specific instances of this course may have stated Core attributes. | ||
| Pre-requisites | Specific instances of this course may have stated pre-requisites. | ||
| Co-requisites | Specific instances of this course may have stated co-requisites. | ||
| Exclusions | Specific instances of this course may have stated exclusions. | ||
Course Overview
This course is designed to provide opportunities for students to address advanced material in emerging special interest topic areas of Computer Science not represented in the main curriculum.
The special topics made available from time to time will be informed by factors such as emerging global trends, faculty research, and student interest.
Although the learning outcomes and assessment types for this course are fixed, they are designed to apply to a wide range of different topic areas that may be addressed within the discipline (and at intersections with other disciplines, where relevant).
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
Knowledge and Understanding
| Kc | Research and synthesise a range of key and cutting-edge information in a defined academic topic area in Computer Science and discuss its relevance within the wider discipline (or disciplines). |
| Kc | Critically evaluate competing approaches in the scholarly literature relating to the topic area, highlighting areas of ambiguity or unclarity or contestation. |
Subject Specific Skills
| Sc | Critically adjudicate and apply well-established analytical, evaluative or interpretative techniques or frameworks in the topic area. |
| Sc | Exercise judgement in deploying appropriate vocabulary from the discipline to engage in critical argument or discussion relating to the topic area. |
Transferable and Employability Skills
| Tc | Communicate clearly and persuasively, using a range of formats or techniques. |
| Tc | Research and study creatively, independently, and reflectively, applying advanced knowledge and skills to unfamiliar challenges or contexts. |
| Tc | Display an advanced level of technical proficiency in written English and competence in applying scholarly terminology, so as to be able to apply skills in critical evaluation, analysis and judgement effectively in a diverse range of contexts. |
Teaching and Learning
This course has a dedicated Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) page with a syllabus and range of additional resources (e.g. readings, question prompts, tasks, discussion boards) to orientate and engage students in their studies.
The teaching and learning activities for this course are:
- 40 scheduled hours (lectures, seminars, and scheduled assessment activities)
- 110 private study hours (with regular structured assignments)
Faculty hold regular Office Hours, which are opportunities for students to drop in or sign up to explore ideas, raise questions, or seek targeted guidance or feedback, individually or in small groups.
Students are expected to attend and participate in all the teaching and learning activities for this course and to manage their directed learning and private study.
Indicative total learning hours: 150
Assessment
Both formative and summative assessment are used as part of this course, with purely formative opportunities typically embedded within interactive teaching sessions or office hours.
Summative Assessments
For any instance of the course, there will be only one AE1 assessment activity and one AE2 assessment activity. These will be confirmed by the start of the course.
| AE: | Assessment Activity | Weighting (%) | Duration | Length |
| 1 | Presentation
OR Set Exercises |
30% |
10 mins
OR N/A |
N/A
OR 1200 words (or equiv.) |
| 2 | Written Assignment
OR Artefact |
70% |
N/A |
2,500 words (or equiv.) |
Further information about the assessments can be found in the Course Syllabus.
Feedback
Students will receive formative and summative feedback in a variety of ways, written (e.g. marked up on drafts or through email) or oral (e.g. as part of interactive teaching sessions or in office hours).
Indicative Reading
Note: a range of indicative readings will be stated when any specific instance of the course is made available.
Indicative Topics
Note: a range of indicative topics will be stated when any specific instance of the course is made available.
| Title: LCSCI6293 Advanced Special Topics In Computer Science
Approved by: Academic Board Location: academic-handbook/programme-specifications-and-handbooks/undergraduate-programmes |
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| Version number | Date approved | Date published | Owner | Proposed next review date | Modification (As per AQF4) & category number |
| 1.0 | May 2023 | July 2023 | Dr Alexandros Koliousis | May 2028 | |