Major Project Guideline
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Faculty of Information Technology Course: Bsc(Hon) IT/MSE/SE Subject: Major Project 1 & 2 Code: DPROJ302 & DPROJ3
Major Project Guidelines..Supplement to Module Outline Semester 2011
Table of Contents 1.
Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 3
2.
General Information ............................................................................................................... 3
3.
Module Details ....................................................................................................................... 3
4.
Timetable .............................................................................................................................. 4
5.
Expected Outcomes: - Objectives ........................................................................................... 4
6.
Requirements (Rules) ............................................................................................................. 6
7.
Milestones.............................................................................................................................. 6
8.
Evaluation.............................................................................................................................. 9
9.
Outline Finale Project Documentation ...................................................................................... 9
10.
Due Dates For Milestones ..................................................................................................... 10
11.
Rules Pertaining To Attendance............................................................................................. 10
12.
Grievance Procedure............................................................................................................. 10
13.
Conclusion ........................................................................................................................... 11
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MAJOR PROJECT 1 & 2 GUIDLINES 1.
Introduction
Major project runs as a continuous subject from semester 5 to semester 6, under titles major project 1 and 2. The former module entails planning, derivation of models and designs for the project
undertaken.
The
latter
implies
implementation,
testing,
deployment
and
final
documentation. Major Project is designed to provide means for a student to demonstrate his/her understanding of the knowledge acquired during his/her studies at Limkokwing University Of Creative Technology. The knowledge implies and semester 1 to 6.
encompasses all the modules taught from
The subject will be evaluated as a process and marks will be given based on
certain milestones reached during the process, the ultimate result of the process is a complete working system. The method of evaluation that is used for this module is continuous evaluation. 2.
General Information
This study guide is a reference guideline of the contents of major project 1 and 2 as a module in the faculty of Information Technology. It’s meant to give a holistic overview of the subject from major project 1 to major project 2. Hopefully this will assist to give a forecast to the candidate on the expected outcomes and bearing of the subject. Project supervision will be presented for this module through a facilitation process so as to induce creativity and ability to research. Therefore students are expected to largely consult this guide on regular basis so as to be up to date about deadlines and deliveries in conjunction with module outline. If the student experiences any problems or needs clarification on certain aspects about this module he/she needs to consult with the project supervisor assigned during the predefined time allocation as per
the semester
timetable. It is encouraged that a student uses research during these allocated times as a tool to enhance and understand his/her project. Note the project supervisor is not the lecturer BUT a facilitator to guide your research. 3.
Module Details
Module: Major Project 1 Major project 2
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Module code: PROJ302 Module code: PROJ303
4.
Timetable
Its mandatory to attend the 4 hours as defined by the timetable schedule to be issued by the project mentor and an additional 2 hours of self learning per week. 5.
Expected Outcomes: - Objectives
To demonstrate via a software/hardware/Network project an understanding of the issues involved with developing a system; these include topics such as:
- Project Management skills and application - An ability to use modern tools and methods available to the software engineer -Conduct research and provide solutions using ICT as a tool. -Communicate using various modes as in writing, presentation and technical illustrations were required
This subject allows the student to demonstrate knowledge acquired during his/her period of study and as such the project must be representative of the type of knowledge taught and gained during the period of study at Limkokwing Creative University of Technology. The project therefore must be as close as possible to reflect this technical capability.
It also
encouraged for students to source and undertake industry related projects so as to enhance project relevance and problem solving experience on live projects. Consult project supervisors for projects available OR find one your own, but remember the element of time constraints, completion of the module at the end of the semester.
Project domains include and not limited to: a) Client-Server systems b) Network oriented systems c) Database systems (not just adding and removing of data from the database) d) Web applications (not basic websites) e) Mobile/E Commerce systems f) Security systems g) Artificial intelligence systems
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It is advised that your system covers at least three or more areas of study as disclosed above. To enable complete monitoring and evaluations of the project progress the faculty will adopt the system of incremental deliveries at predefined times i.e. attainment of milestones. These milestones would formulate a basis of establishing the rate of progress and enable continuous evaluation of student work until to the final system. You will not write any formal examination but you will be evaluated according to the following outputs:
Major Project 1(Semester 5). a.
The Project proposal (feasibility study, background, literature review on project topic, Tools needed (software, network and hardware), estimated dates and Gantt charts)
b.
The Requirements and Analysis document.(Depending on methodology approach a). Structural:- Include flow charts, DFD, Context Diagrams etc OR
b) Object
oriented:- Structural and Dynamic Models, Use Case diagrams etc, Data base logical design) c.
The Design Documentation
(Data
base
physical
design,
Package
diagrams,
Communication design, Application Interface, System Architecture design, System Constraints)
Major Project 2 (Semester 6). a.
Development, Implementation and Testing (Data base and test data, application components, Web pages, general test data, testing equipment).
b.
The user and installation documentations (Screenshots must be included)
c.
The actual system (Integrated application deployed on a proper platform with relevant hardware, software and networking equipment)
Log Book ( Major project 1 & Major project 2) For all semester the log book should be used and should be continuous i.e. from Major Project 1 to Major Project 2. The following is expected: a.
Entries for every events done by the students on a weekly basis
b.
Comments by the student every week
c.
Comments by the project Supervisor every week
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13.
Conclusion
The subject Major project is an extremely exciting opportunity to exercise the knowledge already gained and also to gain new knowledge about the development of computer systems in industry. Success in this subject is dependant on the participation of the student throughout the process as well as the ability to take responsibility for the project.
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Major Project Guidelines..Supplement to Module Outline Semester 2011
Table of Contents 1.
Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 3
2.
General Information ............................................................................................................... 3
3.
Module Details ....................................................................................................................... 3
4.
Timetable .............................................................................................................................. 4
5.
Expected Outcomes: - Objectives ........................................................................................... 4
6.
Requirements (Rules) ............................................................................................................. 6
7.
Milestones.............................................................................................................................. 6
8.
Evaluation.............................................................................................................................. 9
9.
Outline Finale Project Documentation ...................................................................................... 9
10.
Due Dates For Milestones ..................................................................................................... 10
11.
Rules Pertaining To Attendance............................................................................................. 10
12.
Grievance Procedure............................................................................................................. 10
13.
Conclusion ........................................................................................................................... 11
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MAJOR PROJECT 1 & 2 GUIDLINES 1.
Introduction
Major project runs as a continuous subject from semester 5 to semester 6, under titles major project 1 and 2. The former module entails planning, derivation of models and designs for the project
undertaken.
The
latter
implies
implementation,
testing,
deployment
and
final
documentation. Major Project is designed to provide means for a student to demonstrate his/her understanding of the knowledge acquired during his/her studies at Limkokwing University Of Creative Technology. The knowledge implies and semester 1 to 6.
encompasses all the modules taught from
The subject will be evaluated as a process and marks will be given based on
certain milestones reached during the process, the ultimate result of the process is a complete working system. The method of evaluation that is used for this module is continuous evaluation. 2.
General Information
This study guide is a reference guideline of the contents of major project 1 and 2 as a module in the faculty of Information Technology. It’s meant to give a holistic overview of the subject from major project 1 to major project 2. Hopefully this will assist to give a forecast to the candidate on the expected outcomes and bearing of the subject. Project supervision will be presented for this module through a facilitation process so as to induce creativity and ability to research. Therefore students are expected to largely consult this guide on regular basis so as to be up to date about deadlines and deliveries in conjunction with module outline. If the student experiences any problems or needs clarification on certain aspects about this module he/she needs to consult with the project supervisor assigned during the predefined time allocation as per
the semester
timetable. It is encouraged that a student uses research during these allocated times as a tool to enhance and understand his/her project. Note the project supervisor is not the lecturer BUT a facilitator to guide your research. 3.
Module Details
Module: Major Project 1 Major project 2
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Module code: PROJ302 Module code: PROJ303
4.
Timetable
Its mandatory to attend the 4 hours as defined by the timetable schedule to be issued by the project mentor and an additional 2 hours of self learning per week. 5.
Expected Outcomes: - Objectives
To demonstrate via a software/hardware/Network project an understanding of the issues involved with developing a system; these include topics such as:
- Project Management skills and application - An ability to use modern tools and methods available to the software engineer -Conduct research and provide solutions using ICT as a tool. -Communicate using various modes as in writing, presentation and technical illustrations were required
This subject allows the student to demonstrate knowledge acquired during his/her period of study and as such the project must be representative of the type of knowledge taught and gained during the period of study at Limkokwing Creative University of Technology. The project therefore must be as close as possible to reflect this technical capability.
It also
encouraged for students to source and undertake industry related projects so as to enhance project relevance and problem solving experience on live projects. Consult project supervisors for projects available OR find one your own, but remember the element of time constraints, completion of the module at the end of the semester.
Project domains include and not limited to: a) Client-Server systems b) Network oriented systems c) Database systems (not just adding and removing of data from the database) d) Web applications (not basic websites) e) Mobile/E Commerce systems f) Security systems g) Artificial intelligence systems
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It is advised that your system covers at least three or more areas of study as disclosed above. To enable complete monitoring and evaluations of the project progress the faculty will adopt the system of incremental deliveries at predefined times i.e. attainment of milestones. These milestones would formulate a basis of establishing the rate of progress and enable continuous evaluation of student work until to the final system. You will not write any formal examination but you will be evaluated according to the following outputs:
Major Project 1(Semester 5). a.
The Project proposal (feasibility study, background, literature review on project topic, Tools needed (software, network and hardware), estimated dates and Gantt charts)
b.
The Requirements and Analysis document.(Depending on methodology approach a). Structural:- Include flow charts, DFD, Context Diagrams etc OR
b) Object
oriented:- Structural and Dynamic Models, Use Case diagrams etc, Data base logical design) c.
The Design Documentation
(Data
base
physical
design,
Package
diagrams,
Communication design, Application Interface, System Architecture design, System Constraints)
Major Project 2 (Semester 6). a.
Development, Implementation and Testing (Data base and test data, application components, Web pages, general test data, testing equipment).
b.
The user and installation documentations (Screenshots must be included)
c.
The actual system (Integrated application deployed on a proper platform with relevant hardware, software and networking equipment)
Log Book ( Major project 1 & Major project 2) For all semester the log book should be used and should be continuous i.e. from Major Project 1 to Major Project 2. The following is expected: a.
Entries for every events done by the students on a weekly basis
b.
Comments by the student every week
c.
Comments by the project Supervisor every week
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13.
Conclusion
The subject Major project is an extremely exciting opportunity to exercise the knowledge already gained and also to gain new knowledge about the development of computer systems in industry. Success in this subject is dependant on the participation of the student throughout the process as well as the ability to take responsibility for the project.
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