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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Problem-solving, Creativity and Design
Module Code	CA172
School	School of Computing
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: John McKenna Semester 2: John McKenna Autumn: John McKenna
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The module aims to consolidate and develop the student's ability - both in a group and individually - to solve problems, to be creative and to think critically. Students taking this module will explore and tackle a wide variety of problems, which may have relevance to programming, mathematics or both, but will be set in non-programming contexts. Students will also learn to validate the arguments in their own writing and that of others. The module is aimed at students who are relatively new to third-level education in the expectation that they will be better prepared for the demands of independent thought expected at third-level.

Learning Outcomes

1. Take a systematic approach to solving problems, designing, implementing and evaluating solutions
2. Use a variety of creativity and problem-solving techniques
3. Reflect on their own preferred styles of problem-solving and learning
4. Critically analyse the written work of others
5. Construct arguments in their own writing
6. Work collaboratively

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	12	Face-to-face sessions
Lecturer-supervised learning (contact)	12	Problem-based learning
Group work	12	Group Assignment
Assignment	40	TBD
Independent learning time	49	Self-study & Reflection
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

None

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Portfolio	You will build up a portfolio of work comprising individual and group projects, writing and reflections.	50%	Other

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 3

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

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