The course is broadly based yet carries enough depth to provide credible vocational skills; because of the wide range of courses taught in the department a number of special equipment is accessible in areas such as biometrics, robotics or computer graphics, which allows you to encounter the context of use of various concepts in Computer Science.
Computer Science is a complex and wide-ranging subject, and includes the study of computation theory, the design of systems and artificial intelligence.
You will concentrate on essential areas such as systems architecture and security, acquire practical programming, modelling and software development skills before focusing on a chosen specialist area for your final stage project.
Why choose this course?
- Learn a broad-based range of subjects but in enough depth to give you high value vocational skills
- Study in a carefully structured but flexible way, sharing the first foundation stage with our other related BSc degrees before specialising in the second and third stages
- Develop your practical skills in a variety of programming languages
- Gain confidence in the use of specialist biometric, robotic and computer graphic equipment
- Explore the latest developments in artificial intelligence
- Challenge yourself as you decide which specialist area you would like to focus on
- Benefit from studying with highly qualified specialists in dedicated laboratories using the latest hi-tech equipment
Unit Information - What will I learn?
Units
- Databases And Computer Networks (CIS095-1) Compulsory
- Fundamentals Of Computer Science (CIS091-1) Compulsory
- Mathematics And Concepts For Computational Thinking (CIS093-1) Compulsory
- Principles Of Programming And Data Structures (CIS096-1) Compulsory
- Concepts And Technologies Of Artificial Intelligence (CIS006-2) Compulsory
- Desktop Applications Development And Software Engineering (CIS116-2) Compulsory
- Operational Information Security Management (CIS098-2) Compulsory
- Systems Development And Modern Database Practices (CIS020-2) Optional
- Web Technologies And Platforms (CIS051-2) Optional
- Agile Project Management (CIS047-3) Compulsory
- Distributed Service Architectures (CIS045-3) Compulsory
- Undergraduate Project In Computer Science (CIS049-3) Compulsory
How will I be assessed?
You are assessed in a variety of ways. The majority of units are assessed through coursework, group and individual projects, portfolios, essays, presentations or exams. You will also produce software artefacts in the area of your specialism. Constant feedback and advice from a supervisory or unit team will be provided to support you in your work. At level 4 you are assessed on your understanding of the fundamental concepts of Computer Science and its application. You are required to comprehend the basic range of intellectual concepts which form the foundations of the subject and application area, and will be assessed on your ability to articulate such concepts in a coherent manner, in a variety of written assessments/written briefs. For example, there will be time constraint programming assignments as well as multiple choice tests. At level 5 you are assessed on your ability to apply the basic concepts of the disciplines introduced in level 4 to existing controversies and issues on which there is already a body of research and critical opinion. You also should be able to demonstrate the inter-relationships between critical theory and practice. For example, the units `Concepts of AI and `Object Oriented Programming and Software Engineering will further your understanding of software paradigms. Also new concepts (such as Computer Security) are introduced. At level 6 you will be required to demonstrate independent thinking and initiative. This may be in the form of analysing and criticising current approaches and theory within software engineering and programme development. In all cases, you will be expected to show an awareness of the major theories and practices of the discipline. You will progress from well-defined briefs to more open-ended and challenging assessments, which culminate in the honours project where you will be given freedom to choose your area of work.
