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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Practicum
Module Code	CA550
School	School of Computing
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Cathal Gurrin Semester 2: Cathal Gurrin Autumn: Cathal Gurrin
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	20
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The aim of this module is to expose the student to some real-world problem in the ecommerce area in order to allow the theoretical work covered in the earlier modules, to be put into practice.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify a real world problem requiring research and problem solving
2. Apply the theoretical knowledge gained in other modules to a real world problem
3. Demonstrate their ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
4. Demonstrate a proficiency in presentation skills
5. Solve some real world problem in the ecommerce area through developing a system, completing market research or analysing an area to determine a need

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Assignment	500	Student Group Work
Total Workload: 500

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	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Group project	The practicum is intended to afford MECB/T postgraduate students the opportunity to exercise their creative, questioning, analytic, technical and writing skills in a focused and practical manner. It is also intended to expose the student to some real-world problem in order to allow the topics covered in the earlier modules, to be put into practice. The practicum is carried out by students in groups.	100%	n/a

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 2

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Array

Programme or List of Programmes

MECB

MSc in Electronic Commerce (Business)

MECT

MSc in Electronic Commerce (Technical)

PBSSA

PG Exchange(Business School)

PBSSAO