CSC-40064 - Module Specification
School of Computer Science and Mathematics
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module will provide students with an overview of the core concepts of the discipline, and act as a foundation for other modules in the programme. It will enable students to understand the links between individual modules on their course, and to understand them properly in context.
The module provides valuable transferable skills in critical thinking and problem solving. The content is applicable to those seeking careers in computing research, network security, network management and other digital communication and network areas.

To introduce students to the fundamental concepts of computer science and how these concepts link with each other. To also introduce the principles and practice in communications and computer network technologies and their deployment.

Intended Learning Outcomes

select and explain core concepts of the key technologies and physical infrastructure elements used in computing: 1
select and explain core concepts of the nature, development and use of software: 1
summarise the theory and principles of technologies employed to enable data communications in modern computer networks as exemplified by the Internet: 1
critically appraise issues associated with standard communications technologies on the Internet, including the data security issues and control mechanisms that need to be applied: 1

Study hours

Lectures: 10h
Practicals : 10h
Independent study: 130h

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment