Programme Specification for BSc (Hons) Computing 2012/2013

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1 Programme Specification for BSc (Hons) Computing 2012/2013 Teaching Institution: London South Bank University Accredited by: BCS the chartered Institute for IT Faculty of origin: BCIM Highest Award within the Programme: BSc (Hons) Computing Other Awards within the Programme: BSc (Hons) Computing (Sandwich) BSc Computing Reference Points: Internal: LSBU Mission Statement and Strategic Plan LSBU Core Skills Policy LSBU Academic Regulations Faculty of Business Faculty Plan External: Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (QAA) benchmark statements for Computing [2007] Librarianship and Information Management [2007] BCS Guidelines for Accreditation [2007] ACM curricula for Computer Science and Information Technology 0_57FE_1213 finalised on 15/11/2012 by Clive Hayton (1/6)

2 Rationale & Aims: Graduates in computing are found in technical fields such as computer operations, computer systems sales and service, programming, systems analysis, software engineering and technical authorship, as well as professions that require a combination of computing and other capabilities, especially in the world of business and commerce. We aim to.. ï.. produce graduates and diplomates who are equipped with the knowledge and skills to build information systems ï.. encourage a holistic and strategic view of the analysis, design, implementation and evaluation of information systems ï.. provide a coherent underpinning of theory, practical skills and knowledge applicable to information systems ï.. provide a professional and ethical framework for effective management in the IT domain You will acquire knowledge and understanding of:.. computers, computation, operating systems, networks and system software.. development, deployment and administration of Information systems.. human, commercial, organisational and social contexts.. ethics, professionalism and management of projects, people and change.. (honours) analysis of requirements and specification of behaviour of Information systems.. the principles of systems analysis, design and development of reliable, large complex systems. You will develop your intellectual skills such that you are able to:.. acquire, review and evaluate information from a variety of sources.. comprehend and criticise theoretical arguments in informatics.. analyse and predict the future of informatics on the basis of past and current trends.. demonstrate social and emotional intelligence 0_57FE_1213 finalised on 15/11/2012 by Clive Hayton (2/6)

3 .. (honours) criticise, modify and synthesise approaches to the development of Information systems.. abstract the essential aspects of requirements and model them and their potential solutions. You will acquire and develop practical skills in Computing such that you are able to:.. understand and use appropriate techniques and notations in the development of Information systems.. design, develop and implement Information systems.. analyse, evaluate and test Information systems.. manage and administer information systems.. (honours) analyse and specify requirements for information systems.. produce specifications and robustly engineered systems to the requirements of clients, many of whom may not be computer experts. You will acquire and develop transferable skills such that you are able to:.. communicate effectively verbally and in written form.. manage personal resources.. work effectively in teams.. seize opportunities for continued professional development Entry Requirements In order to be considered for entry to the framework applicants will be required to have 5 GCSE passes (Grade A, B or C) (including English and Mathematics) (or their equivalent) and the following qualifications: Entry at Level 1: 220 UCAS tariff points in: other advanced qualification equivalent to 220 UCAS tariff pointsentry to Top-Up Courses: 0_57FE_1213 finalised on 15/11/2012 by Clive Hayton (3/6)

4 other equivalent Higher Education qualificationmature applicants who have relevant work experience but do not meet in full the criteria set out abou=ve, are encouraged to contact the admissions tutor for advice on alternative routes into the programme Programme Structure Standard Three Year Course This is the standard three year degree course with an optional sandwich placement between years 2 and 3, leading to the award of BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology (Sandwich). Year 1 Constructing Applications and [Developing General-Purpose Applications ordeveloping Business Applications]In the last three weeks of Semester 1, after the Christmas vacation, everyone does the integrative assignment. This contributes to Discrete Mathematical Analysis,Socio-Technical Analysis of Requirements and i-culture. So that you can concentrate on it, Software Development for Business will have all assessment complete before the Christmas vacation. You will be free to choose one of the two units Developing General-Purpose Applications or Developing Business Applications depending on your interests. It is intended that the difference in content between these two units will help you to make an appropriate decision as to the software development unit in Level 5 Semester 1 that will be most suitable, and to prepare for pathway choices before Level 5 Semester 2. However, your choice of unit at this stage will not preclude you from selecting any pathway in the future. Year 2 2 or 3 GCE A2 passes or BTEC National Diploma or AVCE double award or AVCE single award plus 1 A2 pass or Higher National Diploma with at least 3 merits in second year units or Discrete Mathematical Analysis i-culture Socio-Technical Analysis of Requirements Software Development for Business Media, Computers and Networks Business Environments Information Analysis Systems Design Techniques Computing Platform Technologies Practical Software Engineering or Dynamic Business Systems Business Database Systems Research and Development Methods Systematic Software Development Year 3 Distrubuted Computer Systems 0_57FE_1213 finalised on 15/11/2012 by Clive Hayton (4/6)

5 Professional and Contemporary Issues Engineering Software Project Option (see Options List below) Top-Up Course (full-time) Year 1 Design Strategies Distributed Computer Systems Research and Development Methods Engineering Software Year 2 Professional and Contemporary Issues Project Option (see Options List below) Top-Up Course (part-time) Year 1 Design Strategies Research and Development Methods Year 2 Distributed Computer Systems Engineering Software Year 3 Professional & Contemporary Issues Option (see Options List below) Year 4 Project It is possible to complete the part-time course in fewer than 4 years by arrangement with the course director. 0_57FE_1213 finalised on 15/11/2012 by Clive Hayton (5/6)

6 Options List You will be able to select an option from the list below. The options will be kept under review and will be replaced or re-written to keep place with the developing discipline. Principles of Data Mining IT Systems Administration Information Management and Decision Support Systems Usability Dynamic Technologies for the Web 0_57FE_1213 finalised on 15/11/2012 by Clive Hayton (6/6)