FdSc Computing, Networking and Software Development

Year 1

Core modules

• Networked Communications Technologies (CORC1129)

  This module introduces the students to the fundamental technologies that allow global and local network communications. It provides essential underpinning theoretical knowledge for an understanding of computers and networks, together with essential practical skills and theoretical knowledge for an understanding of routing protocols and internetwork connectivity concepts.

• Introduction To The Programme and Work Based Learning (CORC1258)

  This module is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to develop themselves in terms of their personal and employability skills. The module will also include an element of work based learning that is a requirement of the FdSc

• Databases and Information Systems (CORC1259)

  This module addresses the issues associated with the effective design and use of information systems. The use of database software will include background information on the structure and creation of relational database applications and access to databases, and elementary database programming.

• Human Computer Interaction with Emerging Technologies (CORC1260)

  This module will introduce emerging technologies associated with communications needs of companies and individuals. It will include how the data is managed and the need for a human perspective in the design of these emerging technologies and computer systems.

• Website Development (CORC1261)

  Introduces the planning and development of a commercial website, including the practical aspects of client-side scripting, online payment, security and marketing.

• Introduction to Programming and Software Engineering (CORC1262)

  This module introduces software engineering programming using a structured programming language. This module will reinforcing the need for a high standard of program design, coding and documentation and it will justify the importance of verification and testing.

Final year

Core modules

• Object Orientated Programming (CORC2106)

  This module is designed to extend the programming knowledge and skills of the students. It will enable students to produce programs developed in an object oriented environment.

• Systems Analysis Design and Implementation (CORC2247)

  This module will enable students to select and apply a methodological approach that best suits a scenario. It will introduce and provide a solid foundation in SQL database statements, queries and reports in multi user databases.

• Project (CORC2248)

  This module provides students with an opportunity to research and implement a project based upon the areas they have studied during the course. Typically the project should be of the order of 100 hours of work by each individual.

• IT Management and Security (CORC2249)

  The module explores a number of technologies and techniques, such as ICT management, computer security, computer forensics, and legal issues required to be able to make informed decisions regarding the management of an ICT infrastructure.

• Planning and Managing Projects for E- Business Technologies (CORC2250)

  This module provides students with the knowledge, skills and understanding to plan, introduce and manage change within an organisation. This module is designed to enable students to apply their knowledge to the fusion of technology and business techniques to the Internet. It will outline the unique problems associated with Internet trading and using project planning plan a strategy for introducing e-business technologies to a business.

Optional modules

• Local and Wide Area Networks (CORC2110)

  This module introduces techniques used in the more complex local and wide area networks. It investigates the functions and processes involved in a switched networked system. WAN protocols, addressing plans and modern internetwork technologies are covered in depth.

• Visual and Dynamic Programming (CORC2251)

  This module introduces programming in a visual development environment and introduces the concepts of CGI programs and embedded scripting languages. It explores the relationship between programming and information retrieval techniques in a web-based environment.