FdSc Computing

Year 1

Core modules

• Client-Side Web Development (SOUD1412)

  This module provides an insight into the guidelines and considerations for developing user-centred and interactive websites. This module explores the vital design concepts and guidelines in order to allow the student to design, implement, test, review and evaluate a website that meets the strict needs of current user requirements.

• Database: Analysis, Design and Development (SOUD1413)

  An introduction to the analysis, design and implementation of a database system. This module will explore the requirements for information processing at different levels in an organisation, and introduce the analysis, design and practice of database fundamentals to implement a database solution to meet specified requirements.

• Computer Systems Infrastructure (SOUD1414)

  This module introduces the students to the fundamentals of computer systems infrastructure. Students will explore contemporary computer systems and the common core architecture and digital logic that enables computation. Finally, students will progress onto the use of CLI and GUIs across different operating systems.

• Fundamentals of Computer Networks (SOUD1505)

  Modern computer systems rarely operate in a standalone manner and rely upon networks to provide flexibility of additional functionality. Module introduces the underlying network standards, protocols, devices, media and security that allow networked systems tocommunicate. Module includes theoretical principles matched by scenarios to design, implement/configure, and troubleshoot networks.

• Programming Concepts (SOUD1506)

  This module is intended to introduce students to programming concepts across different programming paradigms, whilst looking to embed good software engineering practice in the design, implementation and testing of moderately complex software applications.

• Introduction to Computer Security (SOUD1507)

  This module introduces the main security issues that relate specifically to both computer and networked systems. The module introduces key underlying concepts of security and common threats to systems and how they arise, and progresses to identify specific security issues and how professionals can address such issues in the design of computer and networked systems.

Final year

Core modules

• Object Oriented Programming (OOP) (SOUD2364)

  This module focuses on understanding the key concepts of the object-oriented paradigm. Students will apply these underlying concepts in the design, implementation and testing of moderately complex object oriented applications.

• Advanced Project (SOUD2366)

  This module enables students to obtain a real business problem to solve. Students will draw upon learnt subject experiences and skills gained from the course to date, to enable them to effectively plan, design, implement, test, evaluate, document and present a project of complexity.

• Employability and Professional Development (SOUD2462)

  This module enables students to experience and reflect upon real working environments with a view of improving employability. The module will enable students to develop key transferrable and employment related skills needed in the modern industry. This experience will enable students, amongst other things, to contextualise early theory into practice.

• Secure Application Development (SOUD2463)

  This module focuses on the principles of server-side web scripting and encourages the understanding of various server-side programming languages and environments to produce dynamic and secure website content. At the end of the module, students will be able to demonstrate the use of server-side scripting in website development and implement a server-scripted website based on learnt principles.

Optional modules

• Application development for embedded operating systems (SOUD2367)

  This module focuses on the understanding of the role of embedded operating systems in a range of devices. Students will use this understanding to investigate embedded operating system development environments and frameworks, resulting in the design, implementation, testing and presentation of an application for an embedded operating system for specified requirements.

• Enterprise Networks (SOUD2368)

  Networks are an essential part of our lives. The Internet, for example, is viewed as one of life's necessities like water, food and accommodation. This module introduces the learner to the support mechanisms needed to maintain enterprise networks and will allow for the exploration of various tools and techniques used to configure, administrate and maintain these networks.

• Fundamentals of Embedded Systems (SOUD2369)

  This module introduces the fundamentals of embedded systems, including the use of embedded systems to practically explore the implementation of open and closed loop control systems. The investigation into, and use of associated control system hardware, components and software constructs will ultimately allow the student to develop a control system of moderate complexity.

• Cyber Security Forensics (SOUD2370)

  This module investigates the underlying concepts and principles that are used in the field of digital forensics. It involves the demonstration of the tools and techniques used in the investigation process, and enables the student to understand the legal framework that informs the collection and preservation of this most fragile form of evidence.

• Immersive Technologies (SOUD2371)

  This module provides the student with the opportunity to practically investigate and explore modern, contemporary, cutting edge and immersive technologies. This practical investigation will lead on to the development of a prototype system using a modern, immersive technology, ultimately allowing the student to critically evaluate potential future uses of this prototyped system.

• User-Centred Interface Design (SOUD2372)

  This module aims to introduce students to the HCI principles, UML techniques and ethical issues required for the design and evaluation of user-centred interfaces.