Course Description

Studying Computing and Information Systems will give students the fundamental skills needed to become an information systems professional. Students will learn how to turn a proposal into a working system that can develop and grow to meet new and changing needs. It is the aim of the BSc Computing and Information Systems qualification to provide a wide appreciation of the subject, rather than just an understanding of existing commercial approaches, so that understanding and knowledge can adapt and evolve to match the skills that will be required in the 21st century.
The degree is designed for a wide range of students, including those who wish to pursue a career in management, software engineering or computer programming, based on a strong technical competence in information systems, and also those who wish to move on to study for higher degrees in the computing and information technology area. No prior knowledge of computing is assumed.

Structure and Syllabuses

BSc: 12 units (11 units plus the compulsory project)
Diploma: 5 units (the 4 compulsory Level 1 units plus a fifth compulsory unit Mathematics for
business) Plus a Study Skills in English course
Work Experience Entry Route: 2 units ('Information systems: foundations of e-business' and
'Introduction to Java and object-oriented programming')

LEVEL 1:

Four compulsory full units below:

• Mathematics for computing
• Information systems: foundations of e-business
• Introduction to computing and the internet
• Introduction to Java and object-oriented programming

LEVEL 2:

Four compulsory full units below:

• Programming: advanced topics and techniques
• Data communications and enterprise networking
• Database systems
• Software engineering, algorithm design and analysis

LEVEL 3:

Eight half units chosen from the following or six half units plus the project valued as one full unit:

• Compilers
• Artificial intelligence
• Neural networks
• Software engineering management
• Human computer interaction
• Mathematical techniques of operational research
• Accounting information systems
• Information systems management
• Decision support and executive information systems
• Electronic Commerce
• Computer Security
• Data Compression

Project (compulsory for the award of Honours)