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Information Systems
School of Computing and Mathematics
Faculty of Natural Sciences |
Last Updated 7 September 2009
Principal Course Timetable Blocks 1
Information Systems is one of the computing programmes offered by the School of Computing and Mathematics. This programme is mainly concerned with studying how information within organisations is provided and used through a combination of software, hardware, data, people and procedures. A number of core modules are shared with the Computer Science programme, but there is less emphasis upon programming, and there are specialist modules addressing the needs of information systems.
The School can provide students with 24-hour access to the computer facilities within the Colin Reeves Building. Computer facilities are also available in many other parts of the University.
The School also offers a Dual Honours principal course in Computer Science and a Single Honours course in Information Technology Management for Business.
NB. Because of variations in staff availability and research interests from time to time, certain courses may not run in particular semesters. Erasmus, Exchange and Study Aboad students please confirm availability with the School when applying.
Information Systems Dual Honours - Level 1 Modules
| Semester 1 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
|
CSC-10024 |
Programming I - Programming Fundamentals |
C |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This module introduces the fundamental concepts underlying computer programming together with techniques for applying these using a contemporary programming language. The module will have a strong practical element. |
|
|
CSC-10029 |
Fundamentals of Computing |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This module will provide students with an overview of the core concepts of the discipline, and act as a foundation for other modules covering these topics in more detail. It will enable students to understand the links between individual modules on their course, and to understand them properly in context. |
| Semester 2 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
|
CSC-10027 |
Human Computer Interaction |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This module will explore the human-computer interface and introduce concepts, techniques and tools that support the analysis of needs for, and design of, system interfaces. The main focus will be on web interfaces. |
|
|
CSC-10028 |
Introduction to Information Systems |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This module provides students with an introduction to Information Systems and their main business and personal uses; and an opportunity for students to apply the knowledge and understanding they gain to a practical task. |
Information Systems Dual Honours - Level 2 Modules
| Semester 1 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
~
|
CSC-20001 |
Human Factors |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
Covers a number of people-oriented topics such as system usability
and evaluation, group working and professional, ethical and social
issues relevant to IT professionals.
|
|
|
CSC-20011 |
Web Server Scripting |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
To provide an understanding of the client-server model of Internet communication, with reference to standard protocols.
To enable the development of multi-tier web applications and the configuration of the servers on which they rely.
|
|
|
CSC-20016 |
Information Systems - Study Abroad I |
O |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
|
|
|
CSC-20017 |
Information Systems - Study Abroad II |
O |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
|
| Semester 2 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
~
|
CSC-20002 |
Database Systems |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
Introduces the database approach, data modelling, design and use of a
proprietary DBMS.
|
|
~
|
CSC-20005 |
Systems Development |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
Addresses the forms and elements of the larger-scale system
development process and some of the major notations and
mechanisms employed for this.
|
|
|
CSC-20018 |
Information Systems - Study Abroad III |
O |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
|
|
|
CSC-20019 |
Information Systems - Study Abroad IV |
O |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
|
Information Systems Dual Honours - Level 3 Modules
| Semester 1 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
~
|
CSC-30002 |
Advanced Databases and Applications |
O |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
The course will provide a high level understanding of database
techniques and current issues relating to database deployment.
|
|
~
|
CSC-30008 |
Artificial Intelligence |
O |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
Prolog programming, natural language processing, state spaces
and search, neural network algorithms and tasks, design,
testing, validation of neural networks.
2 hours lectures, plus practical work |
|
|
CSC-30016 |
Software Engineering Project Management |
O |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
Problems, processes and techniques associated with managing software development and maintenance projects. 2 hours of lectures. |
|
~
|
CSY-30001 |
Advanced Information Systems |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This course covers the use of information systems for decision
support and provides an understanding of the issues involved in
their management.
|
| Semester 1-2 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
|
CSC-30013 |
Third Year Project |
C |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
|
| Semester 2 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
|
CSC-30012 |
Communications and Networks |
O |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
|
|
|
CSC-30018 |
IT Architectures |
O |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
|
|
~
|
CSY-30002 |
Electronic Commerce |
O |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
Provides a theoretical and practical understanding of the
problems involved in the development of web-based electronic
commerce applications
|
Information Systems Major - Level 1 Modules
| Semester 1 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
|
CSC-10024 |
Programming I - Programming Fundamentals |
C |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This module introduces the fundamental concepts underlying computer programming together with techniques for applying these using a contemporary programming language. The module will have a strong practical element. |
|
|
CSC-10029 |
Fundamentals of Computing |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This module will provide students with an overview of the core concepts of the discipline, and act as a foundation for other modules covering these topics in more detail. It will enable students to understand the links between individual modules on their course, and to understand them properly in context. |
| Semester 2 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
|
CSC-10027 |
Human Computer Interaction |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This module will explore the human-computer interface and introduce concepts, techniques and tools that support the analysis of needs for, and design of, system interfaces. The main focus will be on web interfaces. |
|
|
CSC-10028 |
Introduction to Information Systems |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This module provides students with an introduction to Information Systems and their main business and personal uses; and an opportunity for students to apply the knowledge and understanding they gain to a practical task. |
Information Systems Major - Level 2 Modules
| Semester 1 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
~
|
CSC-20001 |
Human Factors |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
Covers a number of people-oriented topics such as system usability
and evaluation, group working and professional, ethical and social
issues relevant to IT professionals.
|
|
|
CSC-20011 |
Web Server Scripting |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
To provide an understanding of the client-server model of Internet communication, with reference to standard protocols.
To enable the development of multi-tier web applications and the configuration of the servers on which they rely.
|
|
|
CSC-20016 |
Information Systems - Study Abroad I |
O |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
|
|
|
CSC-20017 |
Information Systems - Study Abroad II |
O |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
|
| Semester 2 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
~
|
CSC-20002 |
Database Systems |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
Introduces the database approach, data modelling, design and use of a
proprietary DBMS.
|
|
~
|
CSC-20005 |
Systems Development |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
Addresses the forms and elements of the larger-scale system
development process and some of the major notations and
mechanisms employed for this.
|
|
|
CSC-20018 |
Information Systems - Study Abroad III |
O |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
|
|
|
CSC-20019 |
Information Systems - Study Abroad IV |
O |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
|
Information Systems Major - Level 3 Modules
| Semester 1 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
~
|
CSC-30002 |
Advanced Databases and Applications |
O |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
The course will provide a high level understanding of database
techniques and current issues relating to database deployment.
|
|
~
|
CSC-30008 |
Artificial Intelligence |
O |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
Prolog programming, natural language processing, state spaces
and search, neural network algorithms and tasks, design,
testing, validation of neural networks.
2 hours lectures, plus practical work |
|
|
CSC-30016 |
Software Engineering Project Management |
O |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
Problems, processes and techniques associated with managing software development and maintenance projects. 2 hours of lectures. |
|
~
|
CSY-30001 |
Advanced Information Systems |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This course covers the use of information systems for decision
support and provides an understanding of the issues involved in
their management.
|
| Semester 1-2 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
|
CSC-30014 |
Third Year Double Project |
C |
C
|
15 |
30 |
|
|
|
| Semester 2 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
|
CSC-30012 |
Communications and Networks |
O |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
|
|
|
CSC-30018 |
IT Architectures |
O |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
|
|
~
|
CSY-30002 |
Electronic Commerce |
O |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
Provides a theoretical and practical understanding of the
problems involved in the development of web-based electronic
commerce applications
|
Information Systems Minor - Level 1 Modules
| Semester 1 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
|
CSC-10024 |
Programming I - Programming Fundamentals |
C |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This module introduces the fundamental concepts underlying computer programming together with techniques for applying these using a contemporary programming language. The module will have a strong practical element. |
|
|
CSC-10029 |
Fundamentals of Computing |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This module will provide students with an overview of the core concepts of the discipline, and act as a foundation for other modules covering these topics in more detail. It will enable students to understand the links between individual modules on their course, and to understand them properly in context. |
| Semester 2 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
|
CSC-10027 |
Human Computer Interaction |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This module will explore the human-computer interface and introduce concepts, techniques and tools that support the analysis of needs for, and design of, system interfaces. The main focus will be on web interfaces. |
|
|
CSC-10028 |
Introduction to Information Systems |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This module provides students with an introduction to Information Systems and their main business and personal uses; and an opportunity for students to apply the knowledge and understanding they gain to a practical task. |
Information Systems Minor - Level 2 Modules
| Semester 1 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
~
|
CSC-20001 |
Human Factors |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
Covers a number of people-oriented topics such as system usability
and evaluation, group working and professional, ethical and social
issues relevant to IT professionals.
|
|
|
CSC-20011 |
Web Server Scripting |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
To provide an understanding of the client-server model of Internet communication, with reference to standard protocols.
To enable the development of multi-tier web applications and the configuration of the servers on which they rely.
|
|
|
CSC-20016 |
Information Systems - Study Abroad I |
O |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
|
|
|
CSC-20017 |
Information Systems - Study Abroad II |
O |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
|
| Semester 2 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
~
|
CSC-20002 |
Database Systems |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
Introduces the database approach, data modelling, design and use of a
proprietary DBMS.
|
|
~
|
CSC-20005 |
Systems Development |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
Addresses the forms and elements of the larger-scale system
development process and some of the major notations and
mechanisms employed for this.
|
|
|
CSC-20018 |
Information Systems - Study Abroad III |
O |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
|
|
|
CSC-20019 |
Information Systems - Study Abroad IV |
O |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
|