PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION Computer Science Computer Science and E- Business Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Computing and Management Information Technology Management for Business Mathematics and Computing Computer Science and Mathematics Information Management and Computing Information Management and Web Development Web Development and Design Web Development (not available until 2014) Academic Year: 2013/14 This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of each 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 for Undergraduate Awards (http://www.lboro.ac.uk/governance/regulations/20/current/) Module specifications (http://cisinfo.lboro.ac.uk/epublic/wp5015.main) The teaching, learning and assessment strategies used at Loughborough (URL to follow) What makes Loughborough University programmes and its graduates distinctive (URL to follow) 1
Awarding body/institution School/Department Teaching institution (if different) Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body Award (e.g.ba, MSc etc) Loughborough University Department of Computer Science, School of Science British Computer Society (B) for all programmes except Computer Science and Mathematics; Mathematics and Computing; Information Management and Web Development; Web Development and Design; and Web Development E- Skills UK Information Technology Management for Business BSc all programmes MSci all programmes except, Mathematics and Computing; Information Management and Computing; Information Management and Web Development; Web Development and Design; and Web Development DPS additional award available on all programmes if a placement year is taken. Programme titles and codes: Programme Code Title Award Abbreviation COUB01 Computer Science BSc COUM01 Computer Science MSci COUB02 Computing and Management BSc COUM02 Computing and Management MSci COUB03 Computer Science and E- Business BSc EB COUM03 Computer Science and E- Business MSci EB COUB04 Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence BSc COUM04 Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence MSci COUB06 Information Technology Management for Business BSc COUM06 Information Technology Management for Business MSci COUB08 Computer Science and Mathematics Mathematics and Computing BSc M MC COUM08 Computer Science and Mathematics MSci M COUB10 Information Management and Computing BSc COUB11 Information Management and Web Development Web Development and Design Web Development BSc IM D UCAS Codes: 2
Course BSc BSc with DPS MSci MSci with DPS Computer Science G400 G401 G402 G403 Computing and Management GNK2 GN42 GN4F GNL2 Computer Science and E- Business Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence GG4T GG47 GG4R GGK7 Information Technology Management for Business GN52 GN51 G501 G500 Computer Science and Mathematics GG4C GG4D GGK1 GGL1 Mathematics and Computing Information Management and Computing G462 G563 Information Management and Web Development GG54 GG45 Web Development and Design Web Development GG54 GG45 Admissions Criteria http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/compsci/undergraduate/courses/ Date at which the programme specification was written or revised April 2013 3
1. Programme Aims: Aims EB M+MC IM D To give students the knowledge and skills needed to become effective professionals and managers within the IT industry, or to progress immediately to a masters degree programme or postgraduate research in the computing or information industries 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 develop knowledge, understanding and skills in information technology and business. To provide students with selected specialised areas of study in information technology. To provide students with selected specialised areas of study in business. To provide students with selected specialised areas of study in information management. To provide students with selected specialised areas of study in mathematics. To provide training, through a range of educational activities, to develop a range of transferable skills applicable to employment. To give students the knowledge and skills needed to be able to provide computer science solutions to information technology problems. To develop specific skills in areas described as artificial intelligence, such as robotics, image processing, data mining and computer vision. To develop specific skills in the technical, organisational, financial, marketing and planning issues of e- business. To develop specific skills in the technical, organisational, financial, marketing and planning issues of web development. To develop specific skills in the technical, organisational, financial, marketing and planning issues of information management. To provide project, communication and interpersonal skills relevant to industry as specified by e- Skills UK. (MSci only) To prepare students for their career by both broadening and deepening the skills and abilities of the BSc programme. (MSci only) To give students the knowledge and skills to undertake research in a specialist area of their course. 4
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 and where applicable the School of Business and Economics and the Department of Mathematics only: the requirements of e- Skills UK 5
3. Programme Learning Outcomes 3.1 Knowledge and understanding On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: EB MC+M IM+D K1 Programme specification, design, implementation, testing, maintenance and evaluation, especially for the web K2 Object- oriented programming methods K3 Computer systems, including computer architectures, operating systems and networks K4 Information systems requirements, modelling, design and use K5 Computer Science theory and mathematical methods, including programming and data algorithms K6 Software project management and the software development life cycle K7 Computer graphics K8 Artificial Intelligence methods, logic and logic programming K9 Knowledge systems K10 K11 Applications of Artificial Intelligence, such as Internet agents, robotics and computer vision Legal, professional, ethical and security issues of computing and information systems K12 Web design and web analytics K13 Industrial methods in IT management K14 K15 K16 K17 The human resource, organisational, financial, marketing, theoretical and strategic aspects of business management Mathematical methods, including algebra, calculus, statistics, analysis and quantitative methods, the formation of problems in mathematical form and the application of computers to solve mathematical problems Information Management, including information systems and architectures, the requirements, gathering, analysis, storage, retrieval, evaluation, personalisation and dissemination of information, the role of information for individuals, organisations and society A range of specialist topics that broaden or deepen the student s knowledge K18 K19 Additional knowledge and understanding for MSci students: Appropriate research techniques applicable to a specialised interest area Professionalism and management in a commercial and economic context 6
3.2 Skills and other attributes: a. Subject- specific cognitive skills On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: EB MC+M IM+D C1 Elicit, specify, analyse, model and evaluate requirements for computer- based systems C2 Specify, model, design and plan the implementation of computer- based systems for the solution of real problems C3 Evaluate computer- based systems in terms of meeting requirements and other quality, legal and ethical attributes C4 Apply theoretical, mathematical and logical methods to specify, analyse, design and evaluate real problems C5 Apply the principles of interactive design to analyse, evaluate and design web sites and applications C6 Analyse business problems from a human resource, organisational, financial, marketing and strategic perspective C7 Apply management theory and statistics to design and plan a solution to business problems C8 Analyse, plan, design and evaluate solutions for information and knowledge problems, taking into account the effects of individuals, organisations, societies and environment involved C9 Abstract the essentials of problems and formulate them mathematically, select and apply the appropriate mathematical tools to solve problems, and construct and develop logical mathematical arguments with clear identification of assumptions and conclusions Additional skills for MSci students: C10 Show critical awareness and/or new insights in their chosen specialist area C11 Deploy appropriate research techniques to analyse a problem in their chosen specialist area C12 Apply professional and management techniques within a commercial and economic context 7
b. Subject- specific practical skills On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: EB MC+M IM+D P1 Build, test, maintain and operate computer- based systems P2 Deploy effectively the tools used for the construction, testing and documentation of computer applications P3 Deploy configuration management, quality assurance and security principles to backup and manage computer software in a changing environment P4 Construct systems to solve problems using artificial intelligence methods P5 Employ business principles for decision making and the management of projects and processes P6 Monitor and evaluate processes and projects to identify and implement change when required Use information and communication technologies for the management of P7 information and implementation, testing, maintenance and operation of information services Additional skills for MSci students: P8 Apply appropriate research techniques to develop new technologies and/or new insights to investigate and solve real problems P9 Apply appropriate techniques to manage IT projects and project teams in a commercial and economic context 8
c. Generic skills On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: EB MC+M IM+D T1 Produce well written, concise and well structured reports T2 Give oral presentations, arguments and explanations T3 Communicate effectively using electronic media to a range of audiences T4 Be numerate in the analysis and presentation of cases involving a quantitative dimension T5 Work effectively in a team, recognising the different roles and different ways of organising teams T6 Manage a software development project T7 Work effectively with clients and other project stakeholders T8 Use effective selling and negotiation techniques T9 Present arguments and proposals to business and industry representatives T10 Manage their own learning and development, and appreciate the need for continuing professional development T11 Make effective use of general IT facilities Additional skills for MSci students: T12 Apply research techniques T13 Be creative and innovative T14 Manage and show leadership in a project team 9
4. Programme structure 4.1 Part A In this table indicates a compulsory module and o indicates an optional module Code Title Weight Semester M +IM COA101 Essential Skills for Computing 10 1 COA102 Web Design 10 1 COA105 Introduction to Algorithms 10 1 COA107 Logic and Functional Programming 20 1 COA122 Programming for the WWW 20 1 COA123 Server Side Programming 10 2 COA124 Computer Systems 10 2 COA201 Databases 10 2 COA220 Mathematics for Computer Science 10 2 COA256 Object- Oriented Programming and Algorithms 20 2 o BSA505 Organisational Behaviour 10 1 BSA525 Introduction to Accounting 10 1 BSA570 Quantitative Methods for Business 10 1 BSA506 Management of Human Resources 10 2 BSA526 Accounting for Managers 10 2 BSA572 Statistics and Modelling for Management 10 2 ISA410 Knowledge, Data and Information in Society 20 1 ISA411 Knowledge, Data and Information in Organisations 10 2 ISA413 Information & Knowledge Organisation & Retrieval 20 2 o MAA142 Linear Algebra 10 1 MAA150 Mathematical Methods 1 10 1 MAA160 Computer Applications in Mathematics 10 1 MAA242 Geometry and Groups 10 2 MAA250 Mathematical Methods 2 10 2 MAA270 Introductory Probability and Statistics 10 2 10
4.2 Part B In this table indicates a compulsory module and o indicates an optional module Code Title Weight Semester M IM COB100 Advanced Web Design 20 1 o COB101 Requirements Engineering 10 1 COB106 Formal Languages and Theory of Computation 10 1 COB150 Formal Specification 10 1 COB231 Operating Systems, Networks and the Internet 1 10 1 COB107 AI Methods 20 1+2 COB290 Team Projects 20 1+2 COB301 Industrial Expertise 10 1+2 COB108 Knowledge- based Decision Support 10 2 COB120 2D Computer Graphics 10 2 COB201 Legal & Professional Issues in Computing 10 2 COB232 Operating Systems, Networks and the Internet 2 10 2 o o COB251 Advanced Web Programming 10 2 o o COB295 Team Project 10 2 BSB555 Organisational Studies 10 1 BSB560 Principles of Marketing 10 1 BSB580 Operations Management 10 1 BSB550 Company Finance 10 2 BSB562 The Marketing Mix 10 2 BSB572 Management Science Methods 10 2 DSB118 Ergonomics of Human Computer Interaction 10 1 o DSB119 User Experience Design 10 2 o ISB410 People Centred Information Systems 10 1 o ISB411 Knowledge, Data and Information Systems 20 1 o ISB412 Records Management in Organisations 20 2 o o ISB413 Research Methods 10 2 o MAA140 Analysis 1 10 1 MAA155 Introduction to Applied Mathematics 10 1 MAB160 Numerical Methods 1 10 1 MAA240 Analysis 2* 10 2 MAA255 Differential Equations* 10 2 MAB260 Numerical Methods 2 10 2 *In 2013/14 M students must take MAA255, in subsequent years they must take MAA240 4.3 Part I Candidates on degree programmes with professional training take a year in industry between Parts B and C or alternatively, for MSci candidates with permission from the Head of Department, between Parts C and D. This year leads to the award of Diploma of Professional Studies. 4.4 Part C In the tables below indicates a compulsory module and o indicates an optional module 4.4.1 Project Modules: All candidates must take one project module according to the table below: 11
Code Title Weight EB MC+M IM+D COC251 Computer Science Project 30 COC253 IT Project 30 o o COC255 Computer Science and Mathematics Project 30 COC257 AI Project 30 COC259 Project 30 ISC002 Project 30 o o 4.4.2 Other Modules: Code Title Credit Weight Semester EB MC+M IM+D COB100 Advanced Web Design 20 1 o o COC001 Robotics 10 1 o o o COC100 Business Information Systems 10 1 o o o o o o o o o COC101 Agent- Based Systems 10 1 o o o COC104 Algorithm Analysis 10 1 o o COC170 Advanced Human Computer Interaction 10 1 o o o o o o o o COC180 Implementation of Programming Languages 10 1 o o o COC281 Software Project Management 10 1 o COB108 Knowledge- based Decision Support 10 2 o o COB120 2D Computer Graphics 10 2 o o o o o o COB232 Operating Systems, Networks and the Internet 2 10 2 o o o o COB251 Advanced Web Programming 10 2 o o o o o COC003 E- Business Planning and Marketing 10 2 o o o o o o COC102 Advanced Artificial Intelligence Systems 10 2 o o o COC131 Data Mining 10 2 o o o o o o o o o COC140 E- Commerce Security 10 2 o o o o o o o o o COC190 Advanced Networking 10 2 o o o o COC200 Markup Languages for the Web 10 2 o o o COC201 International Computing 10 2 o o o o o o o o o COC202 Computer Vision 10 2 o o o COC220 3D Computer Graphics 10 2 o o o o BSB570 Decision Making and Support Tools 10 1 o o BSB580 Operations Management 10 1 o o BSC105 International Human Resource Management 10 1 o* o* BSC110 Marketing Strategy and Planning 10 1 o* o* BSC120 Risk Management 10 1 o* o* BSC165 Business Forecasting 10 1 o o BSC520 Business Systems 10 1 o o o o o o o o BSC522 Entrepreneurship and Innovation 10 1 o o* o o o* o o o BSC545 Business Analysis for Decision Making 10 1 o o BSC570 Strategic Management 20 1 BSC072 Strategic Information Management 10 2 o o 12
BSC080 Analysing Careers 10 2 o* o* BSC085 The Changing Work Organisation 10 2 o* o* BSC124 Marketing Communications 10 2 o o BSC140 Lean Operations 10 2 o* o* BSC575 Leadership and Interpersonal Skills 10 2 DSC023 Studies in Science and Mathematics Education 10 2 o ISC025 Information and Knowledge Management in the 10 1 o o o o o o N.H.S. ISC200 Information Architecture 10 1 o ISC311 Gender and Information 10 1 o o o ISC331 Strategic Planning and Marketing 20 1 o ISC336 Social Informatics 10 1 o o o o o o ISC047 Consumer Health Information 10 2 o o o o o o ISC318 Information and Knowledge Management 2 10 2 o o o ISC330 Culture and Change Management 10 2 o o o o o o o o ISC334 Managing Projects: Managing Knowledge 10 2 o MAB141 Analysis 10 1 o MAB142 Vector Spaces 10 1 o MAB150 Vector Calculus 10 1 o MAB156 Modelling with Differential Equations 10 1 o MAB170 Probability Theory 10 1 o MAC147 Number Theory 10 1 o MAC149 Mathematical Methods for Differential Equations 10 1 o/* MAC175 Operational Research 10 1 o MAC197 Introduction to Differential Geometry 10 1 o MAB241 Complex Variables 10 2 o MAB242 Abstract Algebra 10 2 o MAB250 ODEs and Calculus of Variations 10 2 o MAB270 Statistical Modelling 10 2 o MAC249 Linear Differential Equations 10 2 o/* MAC260 Elliptic Curves 10 2 o MAC272 Random Processes and Time Series Analysis 10 2 o MAC297 Mathematical Biology 10 2 o MAC298 Elements of Topology 10 2 o * See programme- specific option restrictions below In exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of the Teaching Coordinator or Head of Department of Computer Science, candidates may be allowed to substitute an alternative Loughborough University Part C module for any of the above modules. 13
4.4.3 Option Restrictions for All Programmes Candidates must not take more than 30 credits of options coded COB, ISB, BSB or MAB. Candidates should choose options that, with their compulsory modules, will give a total credit value that will not exceed 60 credits in either semester, excluding the project. Candidates may not take any module at Part C if they have previously taken it at Part B. Candidates must take note of pre- requisites for each option as some options can only be taken if the candidate has taken a pre- requisite option in an earlier Part or Semester. Candidates should note that staff availability may mean that it may not be possible to offer some options in any particular year, and that timetabling restrictions may mean that certain combinations of options may not be possible. 4.4.4 Programme Specific Option Restrictions Programme +EB M IM+D Restriction Candidates must choose options of value 80 credits. Candidates must choose options of value 50 credits. Candidates must not take more than 20 credits of School of Business and Economics options marked o*. Candidates must choose options of value 40 credits. Candidates must choose options of value 40 credits. Candidates must not take more than 20 credits of School of Business and Economics options marked o*. Options of 40 credits must be taken from option lists offered by Computer Science and, - for BSc students, options of 40 credits must be taken from the option lists offered by Mathematics or the Design School - for MSci students, MAC149 and MAC249 are compulsory modules and options of 20 credits must be taken from the option list offered by Mathematics or the Design School. Candidates must choose options of value 60 credits. Candidates must choose options of value 50 credits. Candidates must choose options of value 50 credits. 4.5 Part D In the tables below indicates a compulsory module Candidates in Part D of a MSci degree programme take the following modules: Code Title Weight Semester M Other COD950 Enterprise Technology for Computer Scientists 10 1 CVD017 Teamwork and Leadership 10 1 MAP111 Mathematical Modelling of Industrial Problems 1 15 1 COD280 Managing a Project Team 10 1+2 COD290 Thesis Project 60 1+2 COD292 Group Project 30 1+2 MAP211 Mathematical Modelling of Industrial Problems 2 15 2 14
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to C, from C to D (if applicable) and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation. In addition, for MSci students entering in 2010/11 or thereafter, in order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to Part C, and from Part C to Part D, candidates must achieve 120 credits. Candidates who, after reassessment, fail the MSci requirements for Parts A or B but who have passed the requirements for the corresponding BSc programme, will automatically be transferred to the corresponding BSc programme. Candidates who fail Parts C or D after reassessment will be considered for a BSc degree at the programme board, in accordance with Section 6 below. 6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C (and D if applicable). The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio given below to determine the final percentage mark. BSc programmes Part B : Part C 1:3 MSci programmes Part B : Part C : Part D 14:43:43 (approx 1:3:3) 7. Re- assessment Provision will be made in accordance with Regulation for candidates who have the right of re- assessment in any Part of the Programme to undergo re- assessment in the University's special assessment period or next academic year. April 2013 15