CLOUD COMPUTING & TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS COURSE HANDBOOK 2011/2012

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1 CLOUD COMPUTING & TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS COURSE HANDBOOK 2011/2012 Cloud Computing & Telecommunication Systems Page 1

2 AWARD DETAILS Course Networks & Software Systems Cloud Computing Award Advanced Certificate Networks & Software Systems CNSXX Certifying Body Further Education & Training Awards Council (FETAC) Level 6 Course Outline Mandatory Modules C30143 Networks C30149 Windows Programming Michael McCarthy Mairín Ní Dhubhgáin Elective Modules C20013 Computer Programming C30144 Object Oriented Programming C30145 Operating Systems C30147 Relational Database C30148 Web Authoring C20054 Software Development Farad Raissa Mairín Ní Dhubhgáin Requirements: The certificate will be awarded to a candidate who passes each of the above modules Course Coordinator: Cloud Computing & Telecommunication Systems Page 2

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4 NETWORKS C30143 This Module is a mandatory module for the Advanced Certificate in Networks and Software Systems. The module is designed to provide the learner with a knowledge and understanding of networks, allowing them to set up and manage a networks system of computers. Learners who successfully complete this module will: Be familiar with the different types of networks and internet Develop an awareness of the different types of network topologies Appreciate the need for different types of protocols Acquire the skills necessary to set up a server/client network Be familiar with available data communications services at both national and international level. The specific learning outcomes are grouped into 4 units. Unit 1 Network Types Unit 2 Network Topology Unit 3 Protocols Unit 4 Network Administration Teacher: Michael McCarthy Assessment Examination (Theory-Based) 40% Assignment 30% Skills Demonstration 30% Cloud Computing & Telecommunication Systems Page 4

5 WINDOWS PROGRAMMING C30149 (Level 6) Teacher: Programming Language: Máirín Ní Dhubhgáin Visual Basic This Module is a mandatory module for the Advanced Certificate in Networks and Software Systems. Course Overview Students who successfully complete this module will: acquire the skills necessary to be able to programme in a windows environment write programs using a 4GL development environment develop good programming practices in the use and care of computing equipment Development Environment create a program interface using text box, list box, file list box, command button, menu etc. design an interface which involves a number of different controls Programming explain the difference between event driven programming and procedural programming write programs which handle specific events associated with a given control Interacting with the Windows Environment write a program that copies data from a form to a database Assessment Portfolio of Coursework - 60% 2 Assignments equally weighted 30% each Practical Exam 40% 3 hour exam on completion of the course Cloud Computing & Telecommunication Systems Page 5

6 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING This module has been designed to introduce the learner to the concepts of programming and the techniques involved in constructing small programs. Title: Computer Programming Code: C20013 Level: 5 Units: Programming Constructs Array Processing Character & String Processing Procedures & Functions Assessment: 2 Assignments 2 x 30% Jan, April 2012 Examination 40% May 2012 Grading: Pass 50-64% Merit 65-79% Distinction % Certification: This module is certified by FETAC (Further Education & Training Awards Council) at level 5 with a half of one unit credit for the Networks and Software Systems Award CNSXX Teacher: Hours/week: 2.5 Cloud Computing & Telecommunication Systems Page 6

7 OPERATING SYSTEMS This module has been designed to enable the learner to understand the concepts and acquire the techniques associated with operating system environments. Title: Operating Systems Code: C30145 Level: 6 Units: Operating System Architecture System Programming System Administration Assessment: Case Study 30% Jan 2012 Programming Assignment 30% April 2012 Examination 40% May 2012 Grading: Pass 50-64% Merit 65-79% Distinction % Certification: This module is certified by FETAC (Further Education & Training Awards Council) at level 6 with a one unit credit for the Networks and Software Systems Award CNSXX Teacher: Cloud Computing & Telecommunication Systems Page 7

8 Hours/week: 2.5 RELATIONAL DATABASE This module has been developed to further the learner s knowledge of modern database systems and to equip the learner with the ability to design, implement and maintain Relational Database systems. Title: Relational Database Code: C30147 Level: 6 Units: Database Architecture Data Analysis and Normalisation Relational Database Development Environment Assessment: Project 60% April 2012 Examination 40% May 2012 Grading: Pass 50-64% Merit 65-79% Distinction % Certification: This module is certified by FETAC (Further Education & Training Awards Council) at level 6 with a one unit credit for the Networks and Software Systems Award CNSXX Teacher: Cloud Computing & Telecommunication Systems Page 8

9 Hours/week: 2.5 WEB AUTHORING This module is designed to enable the learner to acquire the skills necessary to establish, develop and maintain an interactive Web site. The learner will understand the principles and use of interactivity on the World Wide Web and the Internet. Title: Web Authoring Code: C30148 Level: 6 Units: HTML Using HTML Editors Interactive Web Site Design Assessment: Project 100% April 2012 Grading: Pass 50-64% Merit 65-79% Distinction % Certification: This module is certified by FETAC (Further Education & Training Awards Council) at level 6 with a one unit credit for the Networks and Software Systems Award CNSXX Teacher: Cloud Computing & Telecommunication Systems Page 9

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11 Teacher: Máirín Ní Dhubhgáin Programming Language: Visual Basic Software Development C20054 (Level 5) Course Overview Students who successfully complete this module will: develop good programming practices and understand and appreciate the need for good design practices learn software design principles for information processing systems use procedures to structure program code Static Data Structures Write programs using Boolean expressions Sort data Process data in two-dimensional arrays Test programs Procedures, Functions and Parameters Records and File Management explain the need for parameters distinguish between functions and procedures explain the need for structures to cater for mixed data types write code to manipulate individual fields in a record Development of Software Applications explain software life cycle explain the need for system design Assessment Portfolio of Coursework 100% 1 Assignment 30% - December Cloud Computing & Telecommunication Systems Page 11

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13 ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES Written Coursework (Assignments / Projects) Candidates must observe deadlines for submission of written coursework for assessment. Candidates must sign a declaration that all coursework (assignments, projects, records, collection of work, portfolios etc) submitted for assessment is their own original work. Material direct from the Internet or other sources, is not a candidate s own work, and will be deemed as plagiarism. Where group projects/assignments are undertaken, all candidates must indicate their own work and submit supporting evidence of each individual s contribution to the group project/ assignment. Candidates must not access files of any other candidate on a computer. Candidates must not interfere with or damage in any way the work of other learners. Written Examinations Candidates must carefully note the date, time and location for all written examinations. Candidates are required to be in the exam room prior to the commencement of the exam. Candidates will not be admitted to the exam room after the exam has commenced. If a learner leaves the exam room before the set end time he/she must give the superintendent the exam papers, answer books and all answer material e.g. disks etc. Candidates must not bring any mobile phones, books, paper or notes (except in the case of open book exams) into the exam room. During the exam, learners must not communicate with or attempt to communicate with any other candidate. Candidates must not damage the exam room or any of its contents. Candidates must obey the directions of the superintendent in all matters relating to the exam. Candidates may be expelled from the exam room if their behaviour, in the opinion of the superintendent, could impact on the successful conduct of the exam. At the conclusion of the exam, learners should stop writing immediately, give all answer materials to the superintendent and remain in their seat until instructed otherwise. Computerised Examinations The regulations applying to the written examinations will be adopted as appropriate for the conduct of computerised examinations. In addition: Candidates must complete the exam at the computer allocated to you by the superintendent. Candidates must not bring any CD/DVD, floppy disk, memory stick or computer equipment into the exam room. Candidates must not access files of any other person or candidate on the computer. Candidates must not tamper with any computers or equipment in the exam room. At the conclusion of the exam candidates should stop typing immediately, give all answer materials (disks, printed material) to the superintendent and remain in their seat until instructed otherwise. Practical Assessments Cloud Computing & Telecommunication Systems Page 13

14 The regulations applying to the written examination will be adopted as appropriate for the conduct of practical assessments. In addition candidates must: Wear personal protective equipment where appropriate to the assessment in question. Use safety procedures and practices at all times. Ensure they do not compromise their own safety, the safety of the assessor, the safety of the public or the safety of the environment. PENALTIES FOR BREACHES OF ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS Any breach of regulations or attempted breach, by any candidate or on behalf of any other candidate will be treated as an offence. A breach of assessment regulations shall be deemed to have occurred when there has been an actual or attempted form of: Cheating Copying Plagiarism Misrepresentation Bribery Falsification Personating or other such form of deception Untrue claims of ownership of assignments carried out by the learner Penalties imposed for breach of assessment regulations may constitute any or all of the following: No credit in the assessment or part of the assessment in which the offence was committed No credit for the module in which the offence was committed No credit for all of the modules for a particular year of the course being followed Ineligible for an award during the year of the breach Suspension of the candidate, from all activities of the college/centre, for a fixed period of time Candidates will be notified in writing when a suspected breach of assessment regulations is being investigated. Cloud Computing & Telecommunication Systems Page 14