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This unit describes how a computer works and explains how the various hardware components are organised and interconnected in order to provide a platform upon which programs can be executed. During the unit the student will gain an appreciation of the difference between a high and low-level language and how such high-level languages are eventually executed at the machine level. The role of the operating system and the use of computer networks are also introduced.
This unit aims to provide the student with a sufficient understanding of computer and communication architecture to enable them to make informed decisions on issues such as the suitability of a particular system for a given task or the impact of a hardware upgrade on system performance.
Topics covered: Binary Numbers & Data, Primary & Secondary Memory, Input/Output, Principles of Data Transmission, Computer Networking Principles, Operating System and Memory Management Concepts.

Concepts Of Software Development:

Software is the product that defines the computer industry and an understanding of the processes by which software is developed is an essential requirement for anyone who hopes to work in the computer industry. Software Development is a difficult and complex process and learning how to develop software can be equally difficult and complex. This unit will provide an opportunity to acquire that understanding and skills. Students are responsible for their own learning in this unit.
The principle aim of this course is to introduce elementary software development concepts, practice and techniques. The unit will present an interactive approach to learning about the development of software. Within this context, many of the fundamental considerations that underpin Object Oriented Software Development will be introduced.
Topics covered: HTML, Pseudocode, Unified Modeling Language (UML) and Java Programming.

Research Methods:

The aim is to provide students with an in depth knowledge and understanding of research methods relevant to computing, information technology and mathematics.
Students will be provided with an understanding of the research process, literature searching and preparation of scientific manuscripts. Also, they will shown a variety of quantitative techniques (e.g survey design) and advanced data presentation skills.
Topics covered: Quantitative Techniques, Advanced Data Presentation Skills, Computer based Statistical Analysis, Symbolic Computation and Writing and Presenting Papers.

Business Systems & Organisations:

This unit introduces students to information systems and information technology in business organisations. The general overall aim is to provide the students with an understanding of the inter-relationship of the functional, systemic and organisational areas of business within an integrated systems framework.
The unit provides an understanding of a range of global and integrated systems from the operational level, through to the management level and on to the executive level of the business organisation.
Topics Covered: Information Age, General System Theory, IS Modelling, Telecommunications Networks, Internet and E-business and Mobile Commerce.

Engineering Mathematics:

The unit is orientated towards engineering mathematics applicable to level 1 courses. The main substance of the unit is designed to facilitate the teaching of other units taught at level 1. The syllabus concentrates on the underlying mathematics, which forms a basis for the other units.
The aim of the unit is to provide the student with a thorough knowledge in basic engineering mathematics which facilitates learning in other level 1 units. The student will achieve an appropriate level of skill in the usage of vectors, complex numbers, calculus, trigonometry and geometry. The student will learn a variety of differentiation and integration techniques, which are applicable to a wide range of problem solving.
Topics covered: Algebra, Trigonometry, Vectors, Complex Numbers, Differentiation, Integration, Differential Equations and Statistics.