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Department of Computer Science Programme Catalogue 2015/16


USCM-AFB11: BSc(Hons) Computer Information Systems

Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Mode of attendance: Full-time

Normal programme duration: 3 years


Click here for further information Possible DAPs for this programme:

  • This programme has no possible DAPs
 

Click here for further informationPossible exit awards for this programme:



Year 1

This programme is being withdrawn. Year 1 is not available in 2015/16.

Notes:
* Programmes and units may be changed at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2015/16 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2016/17 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
* NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to regular review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
* Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.


Year 2

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 32% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
CM20214 Advanced programming principles 12 Credits
CM20215 Software systems development 12 Credits
CM20216 Designing interactive systems 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
MN10070 Business economics 6 Credits
MN20072 Managing human resources 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
MN20014 Managing enterprise information systems 6 Credits
MN20017 Operations management 6 Credits

Notes:
* Programmes and units may be changed at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2015/16 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2016/17 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
* NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to regular review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
* Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.


Year 3

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 3 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 68% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 3

Designated Essential Units:
CM30082 Individual project 18 Credits

Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 3

Compulsory Units:
CM30072 Safety-critical computer systems 6 Credits
CM30078 Networking 6 Credits
MN20032 E-business 6 Credits
MN30281 Privacy, trust and security in information systems 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 3

Compulsory Units:
CM30141 Advanced human computer interaction 6 Credits
MN30270 Virtual organising 6 Credits
MN30475 Sustainable operations management 6 Credits

Notes:
* Programmes and units may be changed at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2015/16 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2016/17 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
* NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to regular review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
* Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.