BSc (Hons) Degree in Computing -BCOL

University of Portsmouth - UK

 

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Course Schedule:

Here is the current BSc (Hons) study schedule identifying when each module will run during the next 12 to 18 months. By reviewing the schedule it is possible to select the timing of modules to suit your particular circumstances and thereby plan to complete the programme at your own pace.

2008 Course Schedules (Start of course dates)
Codes Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UOP_IND 7 4     5 9   25   1    
IS352 (20 credits) 14       12     29        
IS363 (10 credits)    11                6    
IT350 (20 credits)   11       16       6    
IT353 (20 credits) 14       12       15      
IT354 (20 credits) 14 11     12 16   29        
IT355 (10 credits) 14       12        15      
IT357 (20 credits) 14       12  2     15      
IT359 (20 credits) 14 11     12 16   29   6    
PJ330 (30 credits)     10     23       10    
Exams Apr Apr Aug   Aug Aug   Dec   Dec    
*Injected Module
Please Note:
*Injected classes are for newly registered candidates only.
Existing students are not allowed to switch to these classes.

Please note the Registration Closing Dates for the following SOC:
The Registration Closing Date for 2008 Course Schedule is as below.
All new student documents should reach Registrar by the Closing Dates published below:
Jan - 07-Dec-2007
Feb - 21-Jan-2008
Mar - 03-Mar-2008
May - 21-Apr-2008
Jun - 26-May-2008
Aug - 07-Aug-2008
Sep - 25-Aug-2008
Oct - 15-Sep-2008

Students are ONLY allowed to take 1 module at any one time, which will lead to a maximum of 2 modules for each exam sitting.

Students have to complete the final stage in a maximum duration of three years.

PJ330 - Project will run for a duration of 8 months.

Students who have successfully achieved 120 credit hours will graduate and be awarded with UOP BSc in Computing (Honours).

Students are allowed to take more than 120 credit hours. Each additional module is USD857 regardless 10 or 20 credit hours.

* Please note that UOP BSc (Hons) in Computing will have 2 Core Modules - IS352 System Development and PJ330 Project with effect from Term 3 2003 onwards.

This update will not affect all existing students (students registered and started class before 29th July 2003). All new students registering and starting class on 29th July 2003 onwards will need to abide to this new syllabus.

Course modules : (For detailed syllabus click on the unit title)

IS352 - Advanced Systems Development (compulsory unit - 20 credits)

Introduction to Advanced System Development Methodologies, Information Engineering, Soft System methodologies, Object-Oriented methodologies. Appreciation of the various analysis and design techniques, Comparative studies of the different methodologies.

 

PJ330 - Project (compulsory unit - 30 credits)

A choice of implementing IT solutions or research, on contemporary subjects of relevance to the industry. The emphasis is on documentation of the learning experience provided by an independent probing of a pre-defined problem / subject area.

Elective Modules

 

IT350 - Distributed Networks (elective unit - 20 credits)

Data communication theory, Client server architecture, ISO/OSI model, Distributed information systems and Distributed database, LAN,WAN,VAN.

IT353 - Information Management (elective unit - 20 credits)

Evolution of Information Systems Management, Strategic role of Information System in business, IS planning approaches, Management issues in IS management function, Outsourcing, Centralization and decentralization of IS, IS security issues and Risk Handling.

IT354 - Database Design and Management (elective unit - 20 credits)

Database models, implementation of models, relational databases, Database performance measurement and tuning, Expert and Object Oriented database, Database Management.

IT355 - Object-Oriented Programming and Design (elective unit - 10 credits)

The objective of this module is to provide an appreciation of the importance of quality in software quality assurance, to introduce concepts and techniques in object-oriented design and to allow students to be able to implement an application using object-oriented programming language.

IT357 – E-Commerce (elective unit - 20 credits)

Concept of Electronic Commerce (EC) and its implications in the business environment, Applications of EC, Popular EC models including the specifications of an EC environment in terms of the infrastructure requirements as well as other resources, appreciation of an EC interface tool, issues involved in the setting up and use of an EC environment from the business and client perspectives.

IT 359 - Human Computer Interaction Design ** (elective unit - 20 credits)

Human Computer Interaction is a multi-disciplinary unit concerned with the design, implementation and evaluation of the interface between human users and computer systems, and the major phenomena which influence these elements, including human psychological elements (theories of cognitive processes and empirical analysis of human behaviour), engineering (production of interactive products) and some of the socio-technical phenomena (e.g. computer supported co-operative work and the corresponding organisational considerations).

** The above is subjected to further modification by the University.

IS363 - Project Management  (elective unit - 10 credits)

This unit introduces students to the principles and practice of project management and ideas as practised within a contract framework - this includes organizational dynamics and the interests of stakeholders. On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

1. Understand contract arrangements and terminology.
2. Analyse and make proposals for various types of contracts and projects.
3. Apply knowledge and techniques to wider project management scenarios.

BSc (Hons) Assessment and Examination Regulations

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