Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Systems

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
BSc (Hons)
Programme Code CR_KDNET_8 Mode of Delivery Full Time, ACCS No. of Semesters 8
NFQ Level 8 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 240
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/09/2020
Department COMPUTER SCIENCE
Field of Study 4811 - Computer Science
 

Programme Outcomes

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

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth A systematic understanding knowledge of computer systems, where a computer system is defined as a group of devices that form a network serving a common purpose of storing, processing and communicating information. Bearing this in mind the programme aims to produce software professionals with a knowledge of the theory, concepts and methods pertaining to the design and development of software for an embedded computer system or enterprise system or network. In addition, they will have a good understanding of databases, operating systems and virtualisation of computer systems.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind An ability to critically appraise emerging technologies; discuss challenges to research activities relevant to their field of practice; and apply knowledge to successfully design, create or program an embedded computer system, enterprise system, database or network.
PO3 Skill - Range The ability to analyse problems from various problem domains, design appropriate system solutions, and implement and document the solution to agreed standards. Be able to confidently engage in and successfully design and program enterprise and embedded computer systems and networks and communicate effectively their solution.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity An ability to design and program a computer system: using an appropriate language; and compilers for a range of microprocessors, that communicate over a network that can be created, managed and controlled pro-grammatically. The ability to participate as part of an development team, select the appropriate tool set and apply theoretical knowledge to design and create a computer or enterprise system of their choice.
PO5 Competence - Context The ability to draw upon a substantial set of diagnostic, technical, design, planning, modelling, implementation and test tools and skills, to justify their use and to apply these creatively in a variety of application domains.
PO6 Competence - Role 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 The ability to use appropriate research techniques, to learn from experience and to recognise the need for lifelong learning within the software and networking industry.
PO8 Competence - Insight The ability to articulate the wider social, political and business context within which software and network developer operates and the need for high ethical and professional standards in ones work.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
COMH6002 Computer Architecture Ted Scully 4 5
COMP6035 Computer Security Principles Ted Scully 2 5
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
MATH6055 Maths for Computer Science David Goulding 2 5
SOFT6018 Programming Fundamentals Ted Scully 2 5
SOFT6007 Web Development Fundamentals Ted Scully 5 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MATH6004 Discrete Maths Ted Scully 4 5
COMP6041 Introduction to Databases Ted Scully 1 5
SOFT6017 Modular Programming Ted Scully 3 5
COMP6027 Networking Fundamentals Ted Scully 4 5
COMP6042 Operating Systems in Practice Ted Scully 1 5
COMP6043 Physical Computing Ted Scully 2 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
COMP7035 Linear Data Struct. & Alg. Ted Scully 1 5
SOFT7004 Object Oriented Principles Ted Scully 4 5
SOFT7006 Operating Systems Ted Scully 3 5
SOFT7007 Requirements Engineering Ted Scully 3 5
COMP7032 Routing and Switching Concepts Ted Scully 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
SOFT7022 Database Design Ted Scully 2 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
COMP7036 Linux Administration Ted Scully 2 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
SOFT7019 C Programming Ted Scully 2 5
COMP7037 NoSQL Data Architectures Ted Scully 1 5
SOFT7005 OO Analysis and Design Ted Scully 3 5
COMP7013 Object Oriented Programming Ted Scully 4 5
STAT7007 Probability and Statistics David Goulding 1 5
COMP7041 Virtualisation Technologies Ted Scully 2 5
 

Year 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
COMP7039 Agile Processes Ted Scully 1 5
SOFT8023 Distributed Sys. Programming Ted Scully 2 5
COMP8044 Embedded Systems Networking Ted Scully 2 5
SOFT7003 Group Project Ted Scully 3 5
SOFT7029 Programming Microcontrollers Ted Scully 1 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
SOFT7035 Programming Mobile Devices Ted Scully 1 5
SOFT8032 Programming for Data Analytics Ted Scully 1 5

Year 3 / Semester 2

Group Elective 1 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
PLAC7009 Work Placement Ted Scully 2 30
Group Elective 2 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
APEX8030 Approved External Study - 30 C Ted Scully 1 30
Group Elective 3 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
COMP8045 Emerging Technological Trends Ted Scully 2 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
COMP7047 Open Source Projects Ted Scully 1 15
COMP7046 Technical Communication Skills Ted Scully 2 5
 

Year 4 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
COMP8053 Embedded Software Security Ted Scully 1 5
COMP9097 Embedded Systems & Edge AI Ted Scully 1 5
COMP8049 Embedded Systems Engineering Ted Scully 2 5
INTR8016 Project - Research Phase Ted Scully 1 5
COMP8052 Software-Defined Networking Ted Scully 1 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
SOFT8034 Front End Frameworks Ted Scully 1 5
SOFT8009 Game Development Ted Scully 3 5

Year 4 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
SOFT8037 Embedded Systems Programming Ted Scully 1 5
COMP7038 Non-linear Data Struct. & Alg. Ted Scully 1 5
INTR8015 Project - Implementation Phase Donagh OMahony 1 10
COMP8026 Real Time Systems Ted Scully 4 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
COMP8003 Advanced Web Publishing Apps Ted Scully 4 5
COMP8028 Security Penetration Testing Ted Scully 3 5