Programme Specification. 1. Advanced Computer Science (ACS)

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1 Programme Specification Advanced Computer Science Internet Computing and Network Security Visual Systems and Technology Information Technology International Computing for the Internet Academic Year: 2013/14 This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided. This specification should be read in conjunction with: Regulation I for Postgraduate Awards ( Module specifications ( The teaching, learning and assessment strategies used at Loughborough (URL to follow ) What makes Loughborough University programmes and its graduates distinctive (URL to follow) Awarding body/institution Teaching Institution (if different) Owning School/Department Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body Final Award (e.g.ba, MSc etc) Programme title Loughborough University Department of Computer Science None (BCS accreditation currently applied for for all programmes) MSc/ PGCert/ PGDip 1. Advanced Computer Science () 2. Internet Computing and Network Security () 3. Visual Systems and Technology () 4. Information Technology () 5. International Computing for the Internet () Note the abbreviations in brackets are used throughout this document 1

2 Length of programme Programme Code UCAS code Admissions Criteria Date at which the programme specification was written or revised One year (full time) one to seven years (part time) : COPT15 (full time), COPT16 (part time) : COPT03 (full time), COPT06 (part time) : COPT13 (full time), COPT14 (part time) : COPT01 (full time), COPT04 (part time) : COPT11 (full time), COPT12 (part time) N/A, and : 2:2 UK equivalent minimum with the first degree in either Computer Science or a closely related discipline and : 2:2 UK equivalent minimum with the first degree in a discipline other than Computer Science or a closely related discipline Created March Programme Aims: Aims To inspire students to have interest and enthusiasm for subjects they have chosen to study, and to involve them in an intellectually stimulating and satisfying experience of learning and studying. To give students the knowledge and skills needed to become effective specialist professionals within the computing industries To give students the knowledge and skills needed to undertake employment within the computing industries the theory and practice of a range of advanced computing topics the theory and practice of internet computing and network security the theory and practice of visual systems and technology, including computer graphics, vision and digital imaging To provide students with a first degree in another discipline with understanding and practical skills in Information Technology To provide students with a first degree in another discipline with understanding and practical skills in internet computing with a particular emphasis on adapting software for international use To provide students with the training to undertake research projects in their specialist area of knowledge in computing To provide training, through a range of educational activities, to develop a range of transferable skills applicable to employment 2

3 2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes: QAA Computing Benchmark The professional requirements of the British Computer Society The National Framework for Higher Education Qualifications Loughborough University's Learning and Teaching Strategy The particular specialisms of the Department of Computer Science staff. 3. Programme Learning Outcomes 3.1 Knowledge and understanding Students will gain knowledge and understanding in the following areas: K1 Theory and programming methods for the construction of complex systems K2 Advanced principles of computer networks and distributed computing K3 Security issues and vulnerabilities for computing and networked systems K4 The impact on systems development of globalised international development K5 The principles of encryption their application to security problems K6 Principles of image processing and coding K7 Advance principles of computer graphics and animations K8 Principles of computer vision and pattern recognition K9 Principles of robotics, control and intelligent/autonomous systems K10 Issues of human- computer interaction K11 Principles and practice of computer programming, especially for web based systems K12 Principles of computer systems and networks K13 Requirements gathering, modelling and use of information Systems K14 Issues and of managing computer systems and projects K15 The potential and requirements of internationalised systems 3

4 3.2 Skills and other attributes: a. Subject-specific cognitive skills C1 Analyse requirements for, plan, model and design computer based systems in the specialist fields of the programme C2 Analyse requirements for, plan, model and design information technology systems C3 Critically evaluate computer- based systems C4 Critically evaluate visual systems and associated technology C5 Critically evaluate networked and Internet- based systems with particular reference to the security of the systems C6 Plan and manage a research project in computer- based systems C7 Identify and consider management issues in projects C8 Analyse requirements for and design systems to be used in an international context b. Subject-specific practical skills P1 Build, implement and test complex computer- based systems that are well structured, reliable and useable P2 Build, implement and test computer- based systems which take into consideration context and appropriate visual interfaces P3 Build, implement and test internet and networking systems that are secure, reliable and useable. P4 Assemble and effectively measure and utilise networking equipment P5 Build, implement and test web based and information systems that are well structured, useable and reliable. P6 Effectively deploy tools and computer equipment for the implementation and documentation of computer- based systems P7 Manage the development and operation of web based and information systems P8 Build, implement and test web based systems for use in an international context P9 Deploy research methodologies in a computing context to produce novel and leading edge outcomes c. Generic and transferable skills T1 Effectively employ research and information- retrieval skills T2 Employ numeracy in understanding cases involving a quantitative dimension T3 Make effective use of general facilities T4 Manage their own learning and development, including time management and organisational skills T5 Work effectively on their own or as part of a team T6 Plan and manage a project to complete within schedule and resource availability T7 Present their work in the form of reports, oral presentations or demonstration 4

5 4. Programme structure All modules indicated by are compulsory Code Module Title Credit Weight VIS COP324 Project Preparation 20 COP400 Web Design and Web Analytics 15 COP449 Essential Skills for Computing 15 COP451 Internet Programming 15 COP452 Computer Systems 15 COP453 Information Systems and Modelling 15 COP455 Network Systems 15 COP500 Research Methods 10 COP501 Advanced Programming 15 COP502 Building Secure Networks 15 COP505 Internet Systems 15 COP506 Multimedia Representation and Coding 15 COP507 Computer Vision and Embedded Systems 15 COP511 Practical Systems 15 COP512 Network Modelling and Performance 15 COP514 Cryptography and Secure Systems 15 COP515 International Computing 15 COP516 Implementing Internationalised Systems 15 COP518 Robotics and Intelligent Systems 15 COP521 Visual Systems Design and Development 15 COP522 Computer Graphics and Animation 15 COP531 Wireless Networks 15 COP532 Internet Protocol Design 15 ISP488 Management of Systems 15 Project Code Module Title Credit Weight VIS COP325 Computing Project 60 COP326 Project 60 COP420 Project 60 COP533 Internationalised Project Criteria for Progression and Degree Award In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation I. Students who fail the assessment at their first attempt are allowed the opportunity for reassessment. This may take place at the Special Assessment Period (if available) or when the module is offered in the following year. 5