Module Code:

CO1407 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To develop basic skills in coding, editing, compiling, debugging and testing computer programs.
• To develop skills in analysing problems and designing software solutions.

Module Code:

CO1417 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• Create a stimulating learning environment, inspiring students’ interest and enthusiasm for the subject of computer science and its prospects,
• Introduce various exciting topics in computer science relevant to the course’s specializations,
• Advance students programming skills by exposing them to engaging, visual, and interactive coding activities,
• Introduce students to Object Oriented Programming principles and methodology,
• Develop students’ problem-solving skills and analytical thinking – core competencies relevant to computing professionals

Module Code:

CO1507 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• Networks are a key part of most computer systems. This module will introduce students to the fundamentals of networking and networked systems and develop the understanding they need to investigate relevant computer network standards and protocols. Both practical skills and knowledge of theory are required to create a network for a particular business scenario. Students will apply the appropriate theory through practical work on setting up and configuring a computer network.The module aims are:
• To enable students to gain knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of data communications and computer networks.
• To provide students with the necessary skills and experience to set-up and configure a Local Area Network
• To equip students with knowledge necessary to choose the right media and connectivity devices for a particular network situation.
• To foster problem-solving skills through hands-on experience in a laboratory environment that mimics real life scenarios.

Module Code:

MA1611 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• The aims of the module are to develop the student’s understanding of logic and basic set theory and apply them to problems in discrete mathematics.

Module Code:

EF1498 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• The aim of this module is to raise students’ awareness of academic writing skills in the UK at Higher Education level and give them the necessary tools to be able to plan, draft and write a coherent and well researched academic essay. The main focus will be on the structure of the academic essay, and particularly on the structure of the argumentative essay. Special emphasis will be placed on teaching students to find, use and acknowledge sources (books, journal articles, and others), as well as on effective paraphrasing and summarizing skills, in order to help them produce original essays and avoid plagiarism. The module also aims to help students develop their presentation skills.

Module Code:

CO1808 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To develop and apply written and verbal communication skills
• To develop effective Internet research skills
• To develop skills in the acquisition, analysis and use of information
• To develop and apply inter-personal skills

Module Code:

CO1111 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To provide a stimulating learning environment, with emphasis on guided discovery and teamwork, establishing strong and supportive relationships between staff and students.
• To provide an overview of key practical aspects of computing relevant to all courses and give students a clearer understanding of what their course (and others in computing) is about.
• To begin the development of problem-solving skills relevant to computing professionals.
• To begin the development of skills in usability and interface design and evaluation.
• To develop confidence in the location, interpretation and presentation of academic information.

Module Code:

CO1301 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To encourage an enthusiastic interest in games and their analysis.
• To explore and evaluate game mechanics.
• To foster creative thinking in the development of computer games.
• To develop an understanding of commercial practices in game development.
• To introduce methods and technologies for game development.
• To provide the necessary mathematical foundation for computer games development.

Module Code:

CO1406 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• This module develops students' problem-solving skills while introducing common algorithms and data structures. Discussion of advantages and disadvantages of a limited range of algorithms and data structures will enable students to solve simple problems for themselves and to select and apply more complex published techniques. Implementation of algorithms and data structures will enhance students' programming skills and reinforce their programming language knowledge. Their programming toolkit will be extended to include dynamic memory allocation, pointers and the use of existing algorithms and data structures from a library.
• To develop problem-solving skills
• To evaluate common data structures
• To analyse the performance of common algorithms
• To enhance practical programming skills.

Module Code:

CO1418 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• 1. To raise an awareness of commercial practices in digital online applications.2. To create and evaluate interactive web-based material.3. To develop an understanding of the structure of different interactive applications.4. To investigate the context in which interactive technology is developed and applied.5. To enable students to explore the field of online interactive applications by immersion in a practical, project-based environment.

Module Code:

CO1508 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• Gradually, we are becoming more and more dependent on computing systems in our daily lives. The services provided by these systems, such as online shopping, social networking, mobile banking and so forth represent the backbone of modern communities. Smart cities, Internet of Things (IoT), smart vehicles, and smart grids are a few examples of emerging technologies that will shape the future for coming generations.Users anticipate these systems to operate exactly as expected and for their services to be secure and available whenever required. Systems damage or data loss through accident or malicious attacks can have serious implications including financial losses and even loss of lives.In such a complicated eco-system, achieving computer systems security and services availability is no longer the responsibility of computer security specialists. In fact, it is a challenge that spans across all disciplines in computing. For instance, software engineers, game developers and information systems engineers ought to implement secure software systems to ensure their reliability and robustness against attacks such as game cheating and SQL injection. Moreover, network engineers must consider security measures when building a network to defend and mitigate against various attacks such as Denial of Service (DoS) and malware. Finally, forensics investigators should be aware of the current security measures/attacks to investigate the situation and assess the data breach.To tackle this multidisciplinary challenge, it is of great importance to develop an understanding of the different parts of computer systems, their functions, how they are integrated and their vulnerabilities: this includes computer system architecture, operating systems, computer networks, human element in those systems, possible threats, and systems security.This module aims to:1. Explore the fundamentals of computer architecture and operating systems.2. Examine a range of recent security threats and data breaches, their consequences on businesses and potential countermeasures.3. Create awareness of the importance of complying with law, ethical and privacy issues regarding any collected data.4. Discuss recent technologies and their emerging security problems.Make students mindful of their computer security behaviour.

Module Code:

CO1605 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To develop investigative and analytical skills that will enable students to analyse systems.
• To provide an interactive and stimulating learning environment, with emphasis on group discussion and teamwork.
• To explore the nature of systems.
• To develop the knowledge and skills necessary for robust database design and implementation.

Module Code:

CO2402 (L5)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To enhance the student’s programming competence and ability to use a range of programming techniques necessary for the development of effective and quality software.
• To show how to select and apply appropriate data structures and algorithms to implement a software solution to a complex problem.
• To improve the student’s software development skills using case studies and assignments to enable them to develop readable, maintainable and robust software.
• To provide a practical introduction to the object-oriented and event-driven programming paradigms.

Module Code:

CO2410 (L5)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• This module uses a people-centric approach to develop the project leadership skills required by computer practitioners and explores working in an Agile way on a course-specific group project. It reinforces the students' understanding of social, professional, ethical and legal aspects of Computing and prepares the students for their final year project by introducing the necessary teamwork, project planning and investigation skills. It provides further opportunity for reflection, developing personal and communication skills, relevant for teamwork and for employability.
• To develop project skills by applying Agile approaches to deliver a team project relevant to the student's course
• To deepen the ability to critically analyse approaches to project management and professional, legal and ethical issues in computing
• To develop skills in finding and using relevant literature
• To enhance students’ employability skills

Module Code:

CO2802 (L5)

Credit Value:

120 UK CREDITS / 60 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To give students practical experience of working in a computer related environment.
• To give students the opportunity to build on and apply the material studied during the first two years of their course.
• To provide experiences that help students to assimilate further academic study and demonstrate the relevance of these studies.
• To expose students to professional working practices.5. To develop students’ personal and enterprise skills.

Module Code:

CO2120 (L5)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• Organisations and individuals depend on the security of their computer systems to protect those systems and the data that they store, process, and communicate. The data might be, for example: personal and financial details; medical databases; research databases; commercial or military secrets and designs; commercial orders; and so on. Computers might control sophisticated (and perhaps dangerous) hardware. Damage or loss through accident or malicious attack can have serious implications for those affected and can threaten the existence of organisations. Society has become so heavily dependent on computers and networks to support its functioning that computer security is a fundamental human concern. The personal and economic effects of loss are greater than ever. Moreover, systems are now potentially vulnerable to a wider range of threats, particularly because of the widespread access to the Internet. To be effective, security measures must be designed into the system and integrated, covering hardware, software, physical and human aspects. Those responsible for the design and implementation of computer security systems require both technical knowledge and an appreciation of the human aspects. They must ensure that the measures are appropriate, cost-effective, and put into action. The threats and countermeasures are constantly changing. This module examines the technology in sufficient depth to allow the student to adapt to future challenges. It addresses human aspects at a personal and policy level. Aims 1. To examine a range of vulnerabilities and attacks on computer systems and networks. 2. To instil a vigilant attitude towards potential system weaknesses. 3. To develop an understanding of methods for protecting communication and computer systems. 4. To encourage a systematic approach to computer security. 5. To integrate the students’ skills by tackling the complex problem of system security.

Module Code:

CO2301 (L5)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To introduce students to the approach and techniques of Artificial Intelligence.
• To introduce a range of technologies, techniques and theoretical knowledge required to produce computer games.
• To enhance skills in game architecture, development and implementation
• To provide an opportunity for the critical evaluation of game algorithms, environments and tools.

Module Code:

CO2401 (L5)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To develop communication skills required for effective software development.
• To explore approaches to identifying software requirements and developing software.
• To emphasise the importance of HCI in the software development process.
• To develop a systematic approach to software quality.5. To enable the students to compare software development approaches.

Module Code:

CO2409 (L5)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To introduce the basic concepts and terminology of computer graphics.
• To develop understanding of representations and techniques used in computer graphics.
• To extend the students’ basic mathematical skills to encompass the representation and manipulation of 3D geometry.
• To apply the students’ programming skills to the generation, manipulation and display of 2D and 3D images using graphics APIs such as DirectX or OpenGL.
• To explain techniques for increasing realism of 3D graphics, e.g. texturing, lighting and shading.
• To examine computer architectures supporting high-performance graphics.

Module Code:

CO2509 (L5)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To develop an understanding of contemporary mobile development platforms and skills required to develop applications for mobile devices (phone and tablets)
• To explore a range of technical problems and solutions inherent in developing software applications for mobile computing including connectivity, security and data storage.
• To develop an understanding of the key challenges in creating usable and effective interactive mobile applications and design techniques to address them
• To develop understanding of the unique features of contemporary mobile devices and how they can be used in interactive mobile application. For example, gestural input, location awareness, on-board-sensing (eg accelerometers).

Module Code:

CO2511 (L5)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• This module provides students with a thorough understanding of how a basic network functions. They will have the opportunity to design, build and test router based Local Area Networks. Material related to Course 1 and 2 of the Cisco CCNA Network Academy qualification is included.
• To provide students with hands on experience in the set-up, configuration and testing of Networks.
• To foster problem-solving skills through case studies.
• To encourage students to become independent learners
• To prepare students for the Cisco CCNA qualification5. To encourage students to expand their knowledge of the computer network industry

Module Code:

CO2516 (L5)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• This module aims to introduce students to the principles and practices of IT systems management. It starts with the basics of managing a single operating system and moves onto large-scale systems. Where appropriate automated methods will be favoured over manual configuration. The module introduces current practice as well as evolving topics that are currently being applied.The module aims are:
• To introduce operating system theory and practice.
• To demonstrate the importance of automation is effective IT systems management.
• To examine a range of techniques/methods for systems managements.
• To investigate current and evolving topics in IT systems management.

Module Code:

CO2517 (L5)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To enhance the students’ understanding of computer hardware.
• To develop skills in planning subject to incident response.
• To foster a rigorous approach to evidence recovery.
• To develop skills necessary for dead-box/live acquisition of evidence.
• To make students aware of legal and ethical issues surrounding evidence handling

Module Code:

CO2701 (L5)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To explore database concepts and outline the benefits of the relational database theory.
• To study and use a relational query language.
• To provide the student with experience of implementing a database in a suitable database environment.
• To demonstrate the need for data analysis and apply a suitable technique to database design.
• To familiarise the student with the structure and functions of database management systems (DBMS).

Module Code:

CO3121 (L6)

Credit Value:

40 UK CREDITS / 20 ECTS

Module Aims:

• 1. To enable students to act with confidence and competence in a substantial problem-solving activity. 2. To provide an opportunity to practise creativity, time management, project planning and control. 3. To develop the student's skills of critically evaluating her or his own work and the work of others. 4. To develop the student's communication skills. 5. To provide an opportunity for students to research and analyse relevant literature and produce an academic report on their investigations. 6. To provide an opportunity for the consideration of enterprise and ethical issues.

Module Code:

CO3120 (L6)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To develop an understanding of formal development methods.
• To develop skills and techniques to enable the student to use formal methods in the software development process.
• To develop the student’s understanding of the theory of concurrent systems.
• To develop skills and techniques in the implementation of complex software.

Module Code:

CO3301 (L6)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To extend the student’s knowledge of Artificial Intelligence.
• To help students understand some of theoretical underpinnings of computing.
• To familiarise students with the current techniques and algorithms that are employed in computer games development.
• 4. To develop the relevant knowledge and abilities required to design, develop and analyse games.
• To extend the students’ skills and knowledge of the games production process.
• To explore the potential of a variety of technologies used in the games industry.

Module Code:

CO3303 (L6)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To discuss and evaluate the latest techniques used in games development.
• To develop student’s abilities to encompass the use of games consoles, their architectures and APIs.
• To enhance the student’s programming with a range of optimisation techniques relevant to games development.
• To encourage students to remain current with industry-relevant games development techniques.

Module Code:

CO3411 (L6)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To integrate the students’ software development skills through the construction of enterprise-level systems
• To convey the fundamental principles of designing distributed enterprise systems considering scalability, security, heterogeneity and concurrency.
• To analyse technologies and patterns for enterprise architectures
• To demonstrate how enterprise applications can support business processes
• To emphasize the need to deliver business value rather than technical perfection

Module Code:

CO3513 (L6)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To reinforce the students’ prior knowledge of communications and computer networks.
• To enable students to gain further knowledge and understanding of routing protocols, their functions and appropriate use.
• To enable students to critically evaluate current and future developments in networking technologies.
• To provide the students with hands on experience on how to configure, program, and troubleshoot routers and switches for certain scenarios.
• Prepare students for the Cisco CCNA qualification.

Module Code:

CO3514 (L6)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To enable students to develop a strong theoretical understanding of Wireless and Mobile networks.
• To provide students with hands-on experience in the set-up, configuration and testing of Wireless Networks.
• To develop understanding of how wireless and mobile technologies can be applied in both business and home environments.
• To encourage students to expand their knowledge about new networking technologies from published research materials and to conduct independent investigations into wireless and mobile network related areas.

Module Code:

CO3517 (L6)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To raise awareness of the need for penetration testing.
• To provide students with the experience of testing a network’s security both internally and externally.
• To develop an understanding of the legal and ethical issues concerning penetration testing.
• To encourage students to expand their knowledge about network security from published research materials and to conduct independent investigations into network security related areas.

Module Code:

CO3519 (L6)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• Introduce students to the approach and techniques of Artificial Intelligence.
• Familiarise students with the techniques and algorithms that are employed in Artificial Intelligence.
• Help students understand some of theoretical underpinnings of computing.

Module Code:

CO3721 (L6)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• Cloud computing has become a critical area of IT for both businesses and users. Commercial Cloud vendors provide access to an enormous pool of resources and services using different Cloud models in a pay-as-you-go fashion. These resources offer opportunities for rapid development and deployment of new applications in the areas of health-care management, malware analysis, smart homes, smart cities, etc. Popular applications such as Dropbox, Google Drive, and Amazon are developing more and more services that will play an increasing role in people’s lives.This module aims to introduce the fundamental concept of Cloud storage and computing services. In addition, the module will cover different models and architecture of Cloud services, as well as the security, privacy and accountability problems in this context. Specifically:
• To engage with current trends and the need for Cloud computing.
• To develop an appreciation of different Cloud models and architectures.
• To critically evaluate the security, privacy and accountability problems in the Cloud.
• To explore the most recent R&D directions/topics in Cloud computing and discuss their limitations and advantages.
• To review important research papers, extract and present their ideas and limitations, and make suggestions for improvements.