Project Work

Course Title: Project Work

Course No: CSC422

Nature of the Course: PRACTICAL

Semester: 7

Full Marks: 80 + 20

Pass Marks: 32 + 8

Credit Hours: 3

Course Description

This course covers theoretical and practical concepts needed to develop a real world software system. The course focuses on enabling students with the skills related to software development. The course includes practicing the abilities pertaining to the planning, analysis, design, implementation and testing of software applications.

Course Objectives

The objective of this course is to develop theoretical and practical skills needed to develop real world software applications using different software development tools and techniques.

Course Contents

1. Nature of Project

1.1. Project Requirements

Development of an application/system software

Implementation of relevant algorithms, theories and concepts

Following analysis, design, implementation and testing phases

Group work with at most three members

Using appropriate language technologies

Writing own program modules rather than relying on predefined APIs or Plugins

2. Phases of Project

2.1. Proposal Submission and Presentation

Submit and present project proposal on 3rd to 4th week of seventh semester

2.2. Mid-Term

Submit progress report on 10th to 11th week of seventh semester

Defend midterm progress

2.3. Final Submission

Submit and defend during last week of seventh semester

Final defense includes viva voice and demonstration

Conducted by evaluation committee with external from university

Submit final report 10 days before defense

Make report available to external examiner a week before presentation

3. Provision of Supervision

3.1. Supervisor Requirements and Roles

Supervisor should be regular faculty of campus/college

Provide appropriate guidance throughout the project

Supervise at most three groups per section

Rigorously supervise, monitor, feedback and evaluate project groups

4. Evaluation Scheme

4.1. Evaluation Phases

Proposal Defense - 10% (2 Head + 6 Supervisor + 2 Internal)

Midterm - 20% (3 Head + 14 Supervisor + 3 Internal)

Final Defense - 70% (5 Head + 40 Supervisor + 5 Internal + 20 External)

4.2. Evaluation Committee and Marks

HOD/Coordinator – 10 marks

Project Supervisor – 60 marks

Internal Examiner – 10 marks

External Examiner – 20 marks

4.3. Focus of Evaluation

Presentation Skills

Level of Work and Understanding

Project Report

Viva/Question Answer

Demonstration of the project

Teamwork and Contribution

5. Roles and Responsibilities

5.1. HOD/Coordinator Responsibilities

Coordinate with supervisor, internal, external examiner and students

Monitor project progress with supervisors

Arrange proposal defense, midterm and final defense

Participate and evaluate all defense phases

5.2. Project Supervisor Responsibilities

Supervise students' project throughout semester

Rigorously feedback and guide students

Participate and evaluate all defense phases

Monitor progress of projects under supervision

5.3. Internal Examiner Responsibilities

Evaluate students' project during different phases

Participate and evaluate all defense phases

5.4. External Examiner Responsibilities

Evaluate students' project during final defense

Participate and evaluate viva voce and demonstration

5.5. Student Responsibilities

Development of the project

Project report preparation

Defending project work throughout evaluation phases

Equal role and responsibilities in group

Individual demonstration of contribution

Maintain log visits with supervisors

6. Report Contents

6.1. Project Proposal Content

Introduction

Problem Statement

Objectives

Methodology (Requirements, Feasibility, Design)

Expected Outcome

References

6.2. Final Report Structure

Cover & Title Page

Certificate Page (Recommendations and Approvals)

Acknowledgement

Abstract Page

Table of Contents

List of Abbreviations, Figures, Tables

Main Report (6 Chapters)

References

Bibliography

Appendices

6.3. Main Report Chapters

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Background Study and Literature Review

Chapter 3: System Analysis

Chapter 4: System Design

Chapter 5: Implementation and Testing

Chapter 6: Conclusion and Future Recommendations

7. Citation and Referencing

7.1. Referencing Standards

Use IEEE referencing standard

List cited articles, books, urls in references section

List non-cited studied materials in bibliography section

Cite text in IEEE style

8. Report Format Standards

8.1. Page Setup

Page Number: Roman (i) for front matter, Numeric (1) for main content

Page Size: A4

Margins: Top/Bottom 1in, Left 1.25in, Right 1in

8.2. Typography

Paragraph: Justified, 1.5 spacing

Font: Times New Roman, Size 12 for body

Headings: Size 16 (Chapter), 14 (Section), 12 (Subsection), Bold

Figures/Tables: Center aligned with bold captions (12pt)

9. Final Report Binding and Submission

9.1. Submission Requirements

Number of Copies: 3 (College Library + Self + Dean Office)

Binding: Golden Embracing with Black Binding

Submit approved signed copy to Dean Office, Exam Section, IoST, TU

Laboratory Works

The project work should include development of an application/system software. Students are highly recommended to implement relevant algorithms, theories and concepts that they have learned. The project should be practiced by following analysis, design, implementation and testing phases. The project can be done in group with at most three members in each group.

1.Complete project development following all phases

Notes:

This syllabus follows the official B.Sc. CSIT curriculum of Tribhuvan University. In case of any doubt or revision, the university's published syllabus shall be considered authoritative.

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