UC3BCS20 Bachelor Project

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UC3BCS20 Bachelor Project

Course description
- NQF Level
  Bachelor's degree (Level 6 1. Cycle)
- Area of Study
  Computing
- Program of Study
  Cyber Security
- ECTS
  20
- Campus
  Kristiansand, Online, Oslo
- Course Leader
  Emlyn Butterfield

Introduction

Language of Instruction and assessment: English
May be offered on Campus and Online.
May be offered as a separate course.

Included in the following bachelor's degrees:

Cyber Security

Course Aim(s)

The course aims to provide students with the ability to create a substantial body of work, though the development and implementation will provide the of core skills related to their program of study.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

The student has knowledge of

K1	to develop knowledge in an area of the student’s choice related to the program of study.
K2	should understand the elements of a successful project.
K3	demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, in their field of study.
K4	the application of tools, technologies and methodologies used in the development of solutions within the domain of the bachelor program of study.
K5	display a widespread appreciation of investigative methods applicable to their own research or advanced scholarship.

Skills

The student gain skills in

S1	be able to prepare a formal and critically analytical thesis.
S2	undertake a substantial degree program-related project in a professional manner.
S3	ability to select and apply the tools, techniques and methodologies required to undertake domain-specific work in a professional manor.
S4	implement established techniques of research and enquiry in order to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline.
S5	be able to critically reflect upon their academic and professional development.

General Competence

The student can demonstrate

G1	a degree of self-reliance and self-motivation through successful completion of an individual project.
G2	effectively present problems, solutions, theories and arguments in an appropriately professional manor.
G3	engage in self-reflection as appropriate for a professional practitioner.
G4	the importance and challenges of successful and effective project management.
G5	professional level of awareness with current issues, developments and trends related to the topic of the program of study.

Course Topics

Students have an opportunity to integrate subjects studied earlier in their degree, applying skills and knowledge gained in previous courses. The students should attempt an appropriate problem in a methodological approach. The problem should be specified in terms of an appropriate hypothesis, and clearly stated aim(s) and objectives with related deliverables. The content of the project will vary depending on the nature of the problem but should include aspects of the following:

Independent thinking and justification of rationale and decisions
Demonstration of project management skills

The project should also address

Formulation of aims and objectives and a project plan
Research, review and integration of information from a variety of appropriate sources
The creation of a set of requirements
Development of appropriate design or methodology
The development and creation / implementation of an artefact
Evaluation and critical appraisal of the research artefact and the project as a whole

Teaching Methods

Teaching will be based on a hybrid-flexible approach. Instructor-led face-to-face learning is combined with online learning in a flexible course structure that gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating online, or doing both.
All activities require active student participation in their own learning.
Learning delivery methods and available resources will be selected to ensure constructive alignment with course content, learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
Students will be taught using a mixture of guidance, self-study, and lecture material. Topics will be introduced in a series of weekly lectures. The guidance sessions will be directed practical exercises and reading in which students can explore topics with support from a teacher. This material will also require students to self-manage their time to ensure tasks are completed and the theory is fully understood. This will allow the students to fully engage with lectures and with their peers.

Resources and Equipment

Learning resources are available in the LMS and include, but is not limited to:
- literature and online reading material (essential and recommended)
- streams, recordings and other digital resources, where applicable
- video conferencing and communication platforms, if applicable
- tools, software and libraries, where applicable
Students must have access to an internet connection, and suitable hardware.
- Accessing live streams and virtual laboratories requires a minimum broadband connection of 2Mbps (4Mbps recommended).
Students working on their own laptop/computer are required to acquire appropriate communications software, e.g., webcam, microphone, headphones.

Prerequisite Knowledge

UC2ST210 Studio 2, or equivalent course(s).

Reading List

The reading list for this course and any additional electronic resources will be provided in the LMS.

Study Workload

500 nominal hours.
Study workload applies to both Campus and Online students.

Activity	Duration
Teacher-led activity	10
Teacher-supported work	10
Self-study	480

Work Requirements

Mandatory Assignments are assessed as Approved or Not Approved.

Name	Requirement	Scope	Requirement type	Comment
Mandatory Assignment			Course requirement
Mandatory Assignment			Course requirement
Mandatory Assignment			Course requirement

Assessment Strategy

All mandatory assignments must be passed in order to attempt the exam.
This course has one (1) exam contributing towards the overall and final grade of the course.

The exam must be assessed as passed to receive the final Course Grade.

Form of assessment	Grading scale	Grouping	Duration of assessment
Bachelor Thesis	A-F