Computer and Network Technology  BSc (Hons)

COURSE INFORMATION (2010 ENTRY)

3 years full-time or 4 years sandwich

School of Computing, Engineering and Information Sciences
Pandon Building, Newcastle City Campus

This programme has been designed for those students wishing to develop an interest in the very topical areas of computer and data network technology. This is a three-year full-time programme with the option of taking an embedded year of practical experience in the IT sector. The programme provides focused education in the practice and theory of computers and computer data networks. Specialisation in either computers or networks occurs in the final year through optional programme modules. A variety of material is studied including basic electronics, programming, internet issues and network theory. Students on the course enjoy state-of-the-art workshops and 24-hour access to laboratories equipped with the latest industry standard technology.

The programme provides focused education in the practice and theory of computers and computer data networks. Specialisation in either computers or networks occurs in the final year through optional programme modules. A variety of material is studied including basic electronics, programming, Internet issues and network theory.

Students on the course enjoy state-of-the-art workshops and 24-hour access to laboratories equipped with the latest industry standard technology.

N.B. This information applies to 2010 entry - if you are interested in 2011 entry, please contact us

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COURSEWORK AND ASSESSMENT

The subjects deal with specific study areas, which are assessed in a variety of ways including coursework, presentations, project reports and examinations.

ACCREDITATION

Professional accreditation is currently being sought from the Institute of Incorporated Engineers for ‘incorporated engineer status’ for those students completing the course.

CAREERS

This programme will prepare and qualify students to take up rewarding careers in a variety of electronic and IT-based industries or as IT professionals in the service sector.

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COURSE MODULES

Year 1

EN0151 - Communication Skills and Experimental Study (CORE, 20 Credits)

EN0156 - Network Technology 1 (CORE, 20 Credits)

EN0157 - PC Technology 1 (CORE, 20 Credits)

EN0402 - Programming Fundamentals with Robots (CORE, 20 Credits)

EN0406 - Operating Systems Fundamentals (CORE, 20 Credits)

EN0407 - Web Technologies (CORE, 20 Credits)

Year 2

CM0501 - Professional Development (CORE, 10 Credits)

EN0213 - Electronic Product Development (CORE, 20 Credits)

EN0252 - Introduction to Modern Communication Systems (CORE, 20 Credits)

EN0256 - Network Technology 2 (CORE, 20 Credits)

EN0273 - Programming in C (CORE, 20 Credits)

EN0568 - Sensor Networks and Smart Home Technology (CORE, 20 Credits)

Year 3

CM0567 - CEIS Professional Placement (CORE, 0 Credits)

Year 4

EN0308 - Network Technology 3 (CORE, 20 Credits)

EN0344 - Operating System Network Issues (OPTION, 10 Credits)

EN0345 - Mobile Communications (OPTION, 10 Credits)

EN0349 - Project (CORE, 40 Credits)

EN0365 - Ethical Hacking for Network Security (OPTION, 20 Credits)

EN0369 - Principles of wireless computer networks (CORE, 10 Credits)

EN0370 - Sockets for Internet programming (CORE, 10 Credits)

IS0619 - Graduate Enterprise for CEIS (OPTION, 20 Credits)

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