Cynlluniau Astudio
Business Information Technology
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Integrated Year in Industry available
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Computing
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September 2023
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Educational Aims of the Scheme
Subject knowledge
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To give students a good grounding in the major fields of Computing through a wide range of experiences;
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To give students an understanding of the political, economic, legal and social issues surrounding sftware.
Subject specific skills
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To develop in students a grasp of the basic skill needed to write computer programs;
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To enable students to build systems using tools such as databases and web site generation tools;
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To enable students to create effective IT systems as solutions to business problems
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To instil the professional skills and ethical responsibilities reqired of computer practitioners.
Generic and graduate skills
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To reason logically and cratively; to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; and to be able to obtain and interpret information from a wide range of sources.
Overall aim of the scheme
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To produce graduates who are highly sought after by industry, and who have the potential to succeed in a rapidly changing computing workplace.
Subject knowledge
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To give students a good grounding in the major fields of Computing through a wide range of experiences;
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To give students an understanding of the political, economic, legal and social issues surrounding sftware.
Integrated Year in Industry:
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To enable students to learn about an organization and its area of work, providing an excellent opportunity to evaluate future career paths.
Subject specific skills
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To develop in students a grasp of the basic skill needed to write computer programs;
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To enable students to build systems using tools such as databases and web site generation tools;
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To enable students to create effective IT systems as solutions to business problems
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To instil the professional skills and ethical responsibilities reqired of computer practitioners.
Generic and graduate skills
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To reason logically and cratively; to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; and to be able to obtain and interpret information from a wide range of sources.
Overall aim of the scheme
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To produce graduates who are highly sought after by industry, and who have the potential to succeed in a rapidly changing computing workplace
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Scheme Learning Outcomes
The scheme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, skills, qualities and other attributes in the following areas:
The scheme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, skills, qualities and other attributes in the following areas:
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Subject knowledge and understanding
By the end of their programme, all students are expected to be able to demonstrate:
1. Knowledge of a range of programming languages and software design techniques.
2. Knowledge of web tools and web building techniques.
3. An understanding of how IT systems are designed and built.
4. An understanding of computer hardware architecture and construction.
5. Knowledge of software engineering, the management of software projects, and their legal, social, ethical and professional aspects.
6. Knowledge of business processes.
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A1 Knowledge of a range of programming languages and software design techniques
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A2 Knowledge of web tools and web building techniques
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A3 An understanding of how IT systems are designed and built
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A4 An understanding of computer hardware architecture and construction
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A5 Knowledge of software engineering, the management of software projects, and their legal, social, ethical and professional aspects
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A6 Knowledge of business processes
Learning and Teaching
Lectures (A1-A6)
Problem classes (A2,A3)
Seminars (A5, A6)
Laboratory work (A1, A2, A4, A5, A6)
Group and individual projects (A1, A2, A4, A5, A6)
Visiting lecturer series (A5, A6)
Assessment Strategies and Methods
Time-constrained examinations (A1-A6)
Problem sheets (A1, A2, A3)
Project diaries (A1,A5, A6)
Project reports (A1, A2, A5, A6)
Oral presentations (A5, A6)
Computer programs and assignments (A1, A2, A5, A6)
Capstone project (A1, A2, A5, A6)
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10.2: Intellectual Skills
By the end of their programme, all students are expected to be able to demonstrate:
1. Application of a range of concepts and princiles in well-defined software development contexts, showing judgement in the selection and application tools and techniques.
2. Implementation of computer programs in a modern object-oriented language.
3. The ability to develop and evaluate logical arguments.
4. The skill of abstracting the essential elements of problems, modelling them and obtaining solutions by appropriate methods.
5. Application of appropriate tools and techniques to build web-based systems.
6. The capability of evaluating systems in terms of general quality attributes, possible trade-offs and risk within the given problem,
10.2.1 Intellectual Skills
By the end of their programme, all students are expected to be able to demonstrate:
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B1 Application of a range of concepts and principles in well-defined software development contexts, showing judgement in the selection and application of tools and techniques
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B2 Implementation of computer programs in a modern object-oriented language
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B3 The ability to develop and evaluate logical arguments
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B4 The skill of abstracting the essential elements of problems, modelling them and obtaining solutions by appropriate methods
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B5 Application of appropriate tools and techniques to build web-based systems
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B6 The capability of evaluating systems in terms of general quality attributes, possible trade-offs and risk within the given problem
Learning and Teaching
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Lectures (B1-B6)
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Problem classes (B3, B4, B5)
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Seminars (B1, B4, B5, B6)
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Laboratory work (B2, B4, B5)
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Group and individual projects (B1-B6)
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Visiting lecturer series (B3, B5, B6)
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Assessment Strategies and Methods
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Time-constrained examinations (B1-B6)
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Problem sheets (B1, B2, B3)
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Project diaries (B1, B3, B6)
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Project reports (B1-B6)
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Oral presentations (B1, B3, B6)
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Computer programs and assignments (B1, B2, B4, B5)
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Capstone project (B1, B2, B4, B5)
10.2.2 Professional practical skills / Discipline Specific Skills
By the end of their programme, all students are expected to be able to:
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C1 Present arguments and conclusions effectively and accurately
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C2 Use computer software to support presentations, produce reports and work as part of a software team
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C3 Understand the different ways in which project teams operate in the computing industry
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C4 Use appropriate theory, practices and tools for the specification, design, implementation and evaluation of computer-based systems
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C5 Recognise any risks, safety or security aspects that may be involved with a computer system within a given context
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C6 Deploy effectively the tools used for the construction and documentation of computer applications, with particular emphasis on understanding the whole process involved in the effective deployment of computers to solve practical problems
Integrated Year in Industry:
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C7 Demonstrate a range of transferable skills in employment including employability, initiative, independence and commercial awareness.
Learning and Teaching
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Lectures (C1-C6)
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Problem classes (C1)
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Seminars (C1-C6)
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Laboratory work (C4, C6)
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Group and individual projects (C1-C6)
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Visiting lecturer series (C1, C3, C5)
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Where applicable: Integrated year in Industry (C1-C7)
Assessment Strategies and Methods
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Time-constrained examinations (C1, C4, C5)
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Problem sheets (C1)
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Project diaries (C2, C3, C5)
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Project reports (C1, C2, C4, C5, C6)
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D: Transferable/Key Skills
By the end of their programme, all students are expected to be able to:
1. Apply general mathematical skills to a range of problems.
2. Work independently.
3. Use information technology confidently.
4. Manage time and resources effectively.
5. Develop effective learning skills.
6. Be aware of the need to plan for employment and to develop various skills for such employment.
7. Work cooperatively as a member of a software development team, recognising the different roles within a team and different ways of organising teams.
By the end of their programme, all students are expected to be able to:
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D1 Apply general mathematical skills to a range of problems
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D2 Work independently
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D3 Use information technology confidently
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D4 Manage time and resources effectively
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D5 Develop effective learning skills
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D6 Be aware of the need to plan for employment and to develop various skills for such employment
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D7 Work cooperatively as a member of a software development team, recognising the different roles within a team and different ways of organising teams.
Learning and Teaching
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Lectures (D1-D7)
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Problem classes (D1,D5)
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Seminars (D4, D5, D7)
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Laboratory work (D3, D4, D7)
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Group and individual projects (D2, D3, D4, D5, D7)
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Visiting lecturer series (D6, D7)
Assessment Strategies and Methods
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Time-constrained examinations (D1)
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Problem sheets (D1,D5)
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Project diaries (D3, D4, D7)
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Project reports (D5,D6, D7)
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Oral presentations (D7)
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Computer programs and assignments (D2, D3, D4, D5, D7)
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Capstone project (D2, D3, D4, D5)
BSC Business Information Technology [G50F]
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2024/2025Cynllun Anrhydedd Sengl - ar gael ers 2016/2017
Hyd (astudio Llawn Amser): 4 blwyddyn