The aim of this module is to introduce students to the key skills that are fundamental to their chosen area of study, and which support the development of a career in that sector. In the Autumn Term there will be three laboratory tasks. In the Spring Term students will undertake a project relevant to their area of study.
Learning outcomes
After completing this module, students will be expected to be able to:
1. Demonstrate generic skills, such as problem solving, research methodologies, report writing and presentation techniques.
2. Demonstrate practical skills in the areas of networked and embedded computer systems incorporating media manipulation and security.
3. Perform analysis and interpretation of results from experimental work.
4. Make effective use of project management tools and techniques to develop solutions to simple problems.
Outline Syllabus
Study skills and transferable skills
problem solving
research methods
presentation skills; oral and written
reflective practice
exam skills
team working
Practical skills in computer systems engineering
constructing and configuring a computer network
identifying common security vulnerabilities in a computer system
setting up and operation of an embedded system
studio skills involving audio/ video capture and editing
Project management tools and techniques
work breakdown
scheduling
skills auditing
task allocation
document version control
Learning outcomes
After completing this module, students will be expected to be able to:
1. Demonstrate generic skills, such as problem solving, research methodologies, report writing and presentation techniques.
2. Demonstrate practical skills in the areas of networked and embedded computer systems incorporating media manipulation and security.
3. Perform analysis and interpretation of results from experimental work.
4. Make effective use of project management tools and techniques to develop solutions to simple problems.
Outline Syllabus
Study skills and transferable skills
problem solving
research methods
presentation skills; oral and written
reflective practice
exam skills
team working
Practical skills in computer systems engineering
constructing and configuring a computer network
identifying common security vulnerabilities in a computer system
setting up and operation of an embedded system
studio skills involving audio/ video capture and editing
Project management tools and techniques
work breakdown
scheduling
skills auditing
task allocation
document version control