Overview
Computing and computer networks are now an essential part of business, commercial and social infrastructure. The understanding of information exchange requires increasingly specialist training and technical knowledge. This degree has been developed in consultation with major networking and computing companies and aims to provide practical, theoretical and real world understanding of this sector.
The degree is designed to reflect the nature and breadth of contemporary IT practice and will provide a foundation for those wishing to develop professional level skills in programming and software development, network engineering, system configuration and support, in a commercial setting.
Graduates may progress to employment in the expanding computing and networking sector. If already working in the sector, graduates should have enhanced career prospects. The FdSc will also provide students with the opportunity to progress to the final year of the BSc (Hons) Applied Computing (Progression Year) at UCS Bury St Edmunds.
Content and Modules
This degree covers a range of IT related topics including networks and internetworking, programming, computer and operating systems, web technologies, application use and configuration, database development, and project management. Theoretical issues are combined with strong practical elements to help students understand why and how in relation to relevant contemporary IT systems and techniques. Students will be given the opportunity to design and construct programs as well as install, configure and implement networks and internet-based services.
Modules studied include: Software Engineering, Network Design, Construction and Management, Databases and RDBS Development, Web and Multimedia Services, Application Software Use and Configuration, and Operating System Software Use and Configuration.
Further Information
Assessment for this course is through a variety of methods such as examinations, assignments, group projects, reports and presentations.
By the end of the course you should be able to:
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Take a given paper based system and produce a specification for a computerised solution
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Implement, test and document the solutionInteract with peers and customers during the life cycle process
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Advise on the practical needs required to support and implement any solution both at an equipment and personnel level
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Critically evaluate their own and others work and research
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Understand the core aspects of information technology through an entire project life cycle
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Understand the context of information technology within industry, society and the workplace
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Have an in depth knowledge of a number of specialist aspects of the subject area
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Understand what it means to be a professional IT practitioner and the ethics and responsibilities this implies
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Follow current research in information technology