School of Electronics and Computer Science:
INFO1010 Personal and Professional Development
Basic Information
| School | Electronics & Computer Science |
|---|---|
| Known as | INFO1010. |
| Session and Semester | Semester One, 2009 - 2010 |
| Credit | 10 Credit Points |
| Unit Leader | Professor Hugh C. Davis |
| Teachers | Dr Ken S Thomas Dr Nicholas Gibbins Dr Su A White |
| Study | 100 hours |
| Assessment | Coursework 100% |
| Coursework | Portfolio |
| Teaching | 12 lectures and 6 workshops |
| Referral | On referral, this unit will be assessed by set coursework assignment(s). |
| Syllabus Approved |
Description
Aims
Success in degree level study and then in employment demands not only excellent technical skills, but also the ability to work with information and communicate and present coherent and engaging arguments, both written and in face to face presentations. Employers put high value on these skills and accrediting bodies such as the BCS require that programmes address skill development. People develop these skills throughout their lives, and the aim of this course is to present students with the opportunity to reflect on their current skills and to refine and improve them.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed the module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- How to construct a technical report, using appropriate referencing and citation.
- Understanding the meaning of academic integrity and how to avoid plagiarism.
Intellectual Skills
Having successfully completed the module, you will be able to:
- Audit, evaluate and critically reflect upon strengths and weaknesses in knowledge, skills and abilities
- Argue and reason cogently
- Assess and respond to the needs of different audiences
- Evaluate and critically reflect upon self-presentation, particularly those aspects that relate to career development
General Transferable (key) Skills
Having successfully completed the module, you will be able to:
- Communicate ideas in written and oral forms in appropriate styles for different audiences
- Express yourself orally and in written form in appropriate styles
- Construct rational and persuasive argument
- Work with others
- Audit your skills
- Adopt a range of appropriate approaches to learning
Topics Covered
- Introduction to Personal Communications
- Knowledge and Learning
- Organising Your Own Learning
- Library Skills
- Presentation Skills and Personal delivery
- Presentation skills and personal delivery
- Writing technical reports
- Verbal Communications
- Professionalism and Ethical Issues
- Group Working
- Personal Development
- Time Management
Teaching and learning activities
Teaching methods include
Lectures and group seminars
Learning activities include
Throughout the programme, you will be encouraged to develop skills through practical exercises, case studies, role plays and discussion groups which in some cases require preparation prior to the seminar. Individual reading is an essential part of the implementation strategy. You will be given short tasks to perform each week in relation to the unit and these will assist you to prepare for the assessments.
Methods of assessment
| Assessment method | Number | % contribution to final mark |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework: Web Page and CV [cwork] | 1 | 30 |
| Coursework: Technical Report [cwork] | 1 | 40 |
| Group Presentation [cwork] | 1 | 30 |
Feedback and student support during module study
Students are encouraged to discuss the course contents with members of their tutor group and with their personal tutor. Small group seminars are used to practice reflection and develop better communication with the tutors.
Relationship between the teaching, learning and assessment methods and the planned learning outcomes
The design of a personal web page and a CV enables students to consider different ways they may wish to present themselves to different audiences. Producing a CV encourages reflection and audit of skills.
The second coursework tests students research and library skills, argumentation skills and written presentation.
The group presentation assesses both group working skills and verbal presentation skills.
Resources
Core Resources
- All resources are available from the course website at https://secure.ecs.soton.ac.uk/notes/info1010/
Taught to
INFO1010
Pt I BSc Computer Science (Compulsory)Pt I BSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence (Compulsory)
Pt I BSc Computer Science with Distributed Systems & Networks (Compulsory)
Pt I BSc Computer Science with Image and Multimedia Systems (Compulsory)
Pt I MEng Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence (Compulsory)
Pt I MEng Computer Science (Compulsory)
Pt I MEng Computer Science with Distributed Systems & Networks (Compulsory)
Pt I MEng Computer Science with Image and Multimedia Systems (Compulsory)
Pt I MEng Computer Science with Mobile and Secure Systems (Compulsory)
Pt I BSc IT in Org (Compulsory)
Pt I Mcomp IT in Org (Compulsory)
Pt I BEng Software Engineering (Compulsory)
Pt I MEng Software Engineering (Compulsory)
Students who are not registered on an ECS approved programme may take this module subject to meeting its pre-requisites and the availability of resources. To confirm this, please can you contact the module leader (as listed above) in the first instance. They will then refer you on to the appropriate director of studies for formal approval of your selection.
Change Log
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