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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Software Development

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BSc (Hons)
Programme Code: CR_KSDEV_8
 
Mode of Delivery:Full Time, ACCS
  
No. of Semesters:8
NFQ Level:8
Embedded Award:No
  
Programme Credits:240
programmeReviewDate:February 2020
Department:COMPUTER SCIENCE
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

PO1 Knowledge - Breadth
  (a) Knowledge of the theory and concepts of software development (languages, tools and methodologies), computer architecture, networking, data analytics and database systems.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind
  (a) A in-depth knowledge of programming languages, mathematics, computer architecture, data analytics and database systems and the process of software design, development and maintenance.
PO3 Skill - Range
  (a) The ability to analyse problems from various problem domains, design appropriate software solutions and implement and test solution to agreed standards.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity
  (a) An ability to design and develop software applications using appropriate tools, languages and methods. The ability to work as part of a team with a specific focus on agile development. Ability to , select the appropriate tools and apply theoretical knowledge to design. The ability to comprehensively analyse data and perform predictive analytics at scale.
PO5 Competence - Context
  (a) The ability to analyse a problem domain, specify a requirements, model and design an appropriate solution , implement and test within a particular application domains while adhering to a specified plan.
PO6 Competence - Role
  (a) Capable of independent work or as part of a team to effectively identify, formulate and solve high level problems in a creative manner.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn
  (a) The ability to investigate new technologies, articulate lessons learnt directly from experience and appreciate the need for continuous learning within the software industry
PO8 Competence - Insight
  (a) The ability to articulate the wider social, political and business context within which software developer operates and the need for high ethical and professional standards in ones work.
 

Semester Schedules

Stage 1 / Semester 1
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
SOFT6018 Programming Fundamentals
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork
SOFT6007 Web Development Fundamentals
COMH6002 Computer Architecture
COMP6035 Computer Security Principles
MATH6055 Maths for Computer Science

Stage 1 / Semester 2
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
SOFT6017 Modular Programming
COMP6041 Introduction to Databases
COMP6042 Operating Systems in Practice
COMP6027 Networking Fundamentals
COMP6043 Physical Computing
MATH6004 Discrete Maths
 

Stage 2 / Semester 1
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
SOFT7004 Object Oriented Principles
COMP6041 Introduction to Databases
COMP6042 Operating Systems in Practice
SOFT7007 Requirements Engineering
COMP7035 Linear Data Struct. & Alg.
MATH6004 Discrete Maths

Stage 2 / Semester 2
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
SOFT7005 OO Analysis and Design
COMP7013 Object Oriented Programming
COMP7037 NoSQL Data Architectures
SOFT7006 Operating Systems
SOFT7022 Database Design
SOFT7019 C Programming
 

Stage 3 / Semester 1
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
SOFT8023 Distributed Sys. Programming
SOFT7003 Group Project
SOFT7035 Programming Mobile Devices
COMP7039 Agile Processes
SOFT7019 C Programming
COMP7037 NoSQL Data Architectures

Stage 3 / Semester 2
Group Elective 1
Module Code Module Title
PLAC7009 Work Placement
Group Elective 2
Module Code Module Title
APEX8030 Approved External Study - 30 Credits
Group Elective 3
Module Code Module Title
COMP7047 Open Source Projects
COMP7046 Technical Communication Skills
FREE6001 Free Choice Module
COMP8045 Emerging Technological Trends
 

Stage 4 / Semester 1
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
SOFT8020 App. Development Frameworks
INTR8016 Project - Research Phase
COMP8050 Security for Software Systems
COMP8043 Machine Learning
COMP7037 NoSQL Data Architectures
COMP8049 Embedded Sys. Tools & Models

Stage 4 / Semester 2
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
SOFT8026 Data Driven Microservices
INTR8015 Project - Implementation Phase
COMP8051 Advanced OS & Virtualisation
SOFT8033 Big Data & Analytics
COMP7039 Agile Processes

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