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.

2009 Course Schedules (Start of course dates)
Codes Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
IS352 26       26       4      
IS363           8       6    
IT350   9       8     1      
IT353   9       8     1      
IT354   9       8     1      
IT357 19       11         2    
IT359 19       11         2    
PJ330   23       23       5    
UOP_IND 5 16     4 1   24   5    
Exams Apr Apr     Aug Aug     Dec Dec    
*Injected Module
UOP_IND on Monday, February 16, 2009
 
IGC reserves the right to make changes on the above schedule in the event that classes/modules do not meet the required number of students.

NOTE for NEW students ONLY!
The Registration Closing Date for 2009 Course Schedule is as below.
All new student documents should reach Registrar by the Closing Dates published below:
Jan - 15-Dec-2008
Feb - 12-Jan-2009
May - 13-Apr-2009
Jun - 11-May-2009
Aug - 03-Aug-2009
Oct - 14-Sep-2009

Students are ONLY allowed to register 2 new modules per examination term. (Not applicable to PIP modules)

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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