CSC3131 : Development and Operations of Systems (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2023/24
- Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
- Module Leader(s): Miss Laura Heels
- Lecturer: Dr Christopher Bull
- Teaching Assistant: Mr Bradley Read
- Owning School: Computing
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
Aims
To introduce participants to the skills necessary for developing systems and their operation methods intended for use principally by non-developers. Such systems usually have a client facing aspect which needs to meet requirements and also needs underlying support systems, most often accessed over the internet. These support systems can range from the relatively simple to those supporting millions of concurrent users.
Outline Of Syllabus
Multitier architectures and their operational considerations :
• Continuous Integration
• Deployment
• Maintainability
• Scalability
• Observability
• Security
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | Traditional lectures as present in person |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 72 | 1:00 | 72:00 | Background reading |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 33 | 1:00 | 33:00 | Lecture follow-up including guided material |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 22 | 2:00 | 44:00 | Computer classroom (present in person) |
| Guided Independent Study | Project work | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | Check-in submissions: 3 in total |
| Guided Independent Study | Project work | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | Check-ins: 3 in total |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Techniques and theory are presented in lectures. Supervised practical classes on a PC cluster room provide experience of writing programs and using PCs with help available.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 1 | M | 100 | Equivalent to 5000 words |
Formative Assessments
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 1 | M | Check ins which are formative and pass/fail the module. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The coursework ensures the students understand and can engineer solutions. The check-ins ensure progress is being made and engagement maintained throughout the module.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
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