Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Computer Science and Mathematics
Learning Methods
Lecture
Workshop
Module Offerings
3211FNDCMP-JAN-CTY
Aims
-The module aims to build students’ knowledge of contemporary real-world applications of computing and information
technology.
-The module aims to explore scientific, technology and engineering concepts in computing with respect to the deployment of
large scale information systems.
-The module aims to equip students with skills to research case studies around a particular computing theme.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Identify relevant information relating to contemporary computing applications
2.
Compare solutions for large computing problems
3.
Combine information from a variety of sources to support a proposal
4.
Apply computing knowledge to a real-world scenario
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The module will be delivered as set of topics on contemporary uses of computing to deliver large-scale solutions. The list of topics may vary each year but could include:
• Cloud Computing
• Big Data
• Cryptography
• Virtual / Augmented Reality
• Serious Games
• Mobile / Wireless Networks
• Internet of Things (IoT)
Case studies involving application of these topics in industries such as:
• Emergency services
• Healthcare
• Sport
• Law Enforcement
• Environment
• Government
• Transport/logistics
• Marketing
Module Overview:
The emphasis of this module will be on the underlying computing challenges of large-scale applications of the kind regularly featured in the general media. The intention is to demystify these applications and spark your interest in the underlying computing challenges and solutions. Lectures on contemporary applied computing topics will be complemented with lab sessions encouraging you to research information and develop high-level solutions to related problems.
The emphasis of this module will be on the underlying computing challenges of large-scale applications of the kind regularly featured in the general media. The intention is to demystify these applications and spark your interest in the underlying computing challenges and solutions. Lectures on contemporary applied computing topics will be complemented with lab sessions encouraging you to research information and develop high-level solutions to related problems.
Additional Information:The emphasis will be on the underlying computing challenges of large-scale applications of the kind regularly featured in the general media. The intention is to demystify these applications and spark students’ interest in the underlying computing challenges and solutions.