London Metropolitan University

Islington College

BSc (Hons) Computer Networking and IT Security

BSc (Hons) Computing

FC3P01 Final Year Project Module

FC3P01 Project Module

This module provides an opportunity for you to

extend your studies in particular fields of
interest that appertain to your future career
aspirations.

Students are expected to bring together the

academic content and skills developed in a range
of modules in an interdisciplinary way.
FC3P01 Project Module

2 semesters long
Quarter of your final year.

100% Coursework =
20% interim report
+
40% final report
+
40% continuous assessment
FC3P01 Project Module

Project Specification/Project Plan

Interim Report
Final Report
Log Book
Project Folder
CD-ROM of computer-based project work
Personal Development Portfolio

Project Viva
Elements of Assessment

Interim Report (20%)

detailsprogress to date
assesses progress against project plan
discusses work still left to do
amends project plan to account for slippage

(report writing guide available)

Elements of Assessment

Final Report (40%)

fullaccount of project work undertaken

include system documentation
2 copies, bound

(report writing guide available)

Elements of Assessment

Continuous Assessment (40%)

Log Book
Project Folder
CD-ROM of computer-based project work
Elements of Assessment

Some components are NOT assessed:

Project Plan
Personal Development Portfolio
Project Viva

However, they are all mandatory elements.

What is a Log Book?

itis a progress document

add to it regularly and date each entry
mostly hand-written, with sketches etc.
record meetings and their outcome
What is a Project Folder?

printouts from program executions

iterations of user interface design
interim test results
hardcopy of reference materials
lever-arch or box file
formative feedback from supervisors
What can go into the
CD-ROM Folder?
information and searches from the Web
copies of reports and submissions
software programmes
email correspondence with your tutor
email correspondence with external
organisations/institutions
content of participation in online forums
 What is a Personal
Development Portfolio?
1. Your skills strengths at the start of the project: where/how you
acquired them e.g. from work experience or throughout specific areas
of the taught parts of your course.

2. Your skill weaknesses at the start of the project: whether they are
technical or non-technical skills and how you have planned to improve
them e.g. online training tools, support from other students etc.

3. Your confidence level in tackling all parts of the project from

proposal definition, systems analysis, design, implementation, testing
and evaluation. Also how well you feel you can cope with the writing
up of the report.

4. Your career aspirations and preferences. Also whether you believe

that the project has helped you decide on a career path.
 What is a Personal
Development Portfolio?
5. How you felt about tackling a substantial implementation and
how you found working by yourself i.e. your motivation levels
and your personal time management.

6. Your skill strengths at the end of the course and how they
contributed to your success.

7. Your skill weaknesses at the end of the course and where you
were able to achieve the most improvement.

8. Your highlights and the aspect about your work that you are
most proud of.
Making a good start

Start early and get organised

Identify your other commitments
Maintain and monitor the project plan
Do plenty of background reading
Start the log book now
Create a set of contingency plans
Use your supervisor properly
FC3P01 Project Module

Your needs:

What parts of my course do I find interesting?

What are my strengths?
What are my weaknesses?
What types of academic activity do I enjoy?
What things do potential employers look for?
What new skills or knowledge would I like to acquire?
What personal constraints do I have?
Example Project Types

Using FaceBook as a Virtual Learning Environment

In-door room finder mobile app development
Augmented Reality mobile app development
Full-text search engine based on database programming
XML representation of UML diagrams
Development of an online Education Forum
Developing an online database of Job Opening
Development of a Student Portfolio System
Example Project Types

A Comparative Study of Total Cost Ownership of Open

Source vs Proprietary Software
A Comparative Study of IT Security Policy (Application
Access) in College Management Systems
Comparative Study of Web Design Strategies
A comparative study on Library Information System (LIS)
based on Barcode and Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID)
Comparing and contrasting two or more different
databases
Example Project Types

Challenges and opportunities of IT outsourcing in Nepal

E-CRM features in telecommunication websites
Cloud computing in Education System
A comparative study between perceived and realized
benefits after adopting e-commerce
Towards an effective adoption of ERP in Nepal
A comparative study on Library Information System (LIS)
based on Barcode and Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID)
Final Year Project Specification

1. Project Details
Title:

Supervisor:
Second Marker:
Date Approved:

2. Introduction

3. Aim

4. Deliverables and Objectives

5. Suggested Starting Point

6. Estimated Costing and Resources Required

7. Bibliography
 Completing your Project
Specification
1. Project Details
Title:

Supervisor:
Second Marker:
Date Approved:
2. Introduction
In this section you should give an introduction and background to your project. About
10-15 lines should be adequate.
3. Aim
In this section explain in general terms what you intend to achieve by the end of the
project.
4. Deliverables and Objectives
In addition to meeting the general requirements for the final year project as set out in the
module guide, your specific objectives are set out below:
In this section you should identify Specific deliverables (things you intend to produce)
and objectives of the project. These do not need to include reporting as this is covered
by the general requirements. You should have 4 or 5 specific objectives to your project.
Completing your Project

Specification
5. Suggested Starting Point
In this section give details of where you intend to start, for example focussed literature
review, evaluative survey of current offerings, previous project/research results.

6. Estimated Costing and Resources Required

In this section you should include estimated costs for the project in terms of components
and equipment and a list of resources required, for example for example android devices,
development software or subscription to websites/forums.

7. Bibliography
In this section, give a list of books/papers/articles/e-resources which will provide a
starting point in your literature survey. Include between 5-10 items here.
Project Plan - example
Project Plan - example
Project Plan - example
Project Plan

Sample milestones:

requirements elicitation
problem modelling
system analysis and specification
system design
module implementation and system integration
system testing and evalaution
documentation
FC3P01 Project Module

Things to watch out for:

clientorganisation problems
time management
plagiarism
unexpected issues (e.g. illness)
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How to do well:

Allassessed elements have to be undertaken to the highest

professional level
consistency and sustainability
in-depth knowledge of project area
consideration of contextual issues, alternative solutions etc.
evaluative
excellently delivered viva
FC3P01 Project Module

References:

Weaver, Philip., Success in your Project A Guide to

Student System Development Projects, Pearson Education
Limited, 2004

Dawson, Christian. W., Projects in Computing and

Information Systems: A Students Guide, (2nd Ed.) Pearson
Education Limited, 2009