Partner Details
Auston College Myanmar, Yangon, Myanmar
Awards
Target Award
Award Description:Bachelor of Science with Honours - BSH
Programme Offerings
Part-Time
F2F-ACM-FEB
F2F-ACM-JUN
F2F-ACM-SEP
Educational Aims of the Course
The two principal themes in the programme are the development of computer science skills relating to networked digital information systems (from here on ‘Computer Networks’),and the associated software engineering, technology and analysis skills required to develop and maintain successful Computer Networks. The main aims are: -To provide students with the technical skills required for the development of Computer Network software solutions. -To enable the student to acquire the skills needed in the investigation of user requirements and the development of a suitable software design using the appropriate specifications and design methodologies. -To prepare students with the technology management skills required to implement and maintain Computer Networks -To provide students with the knowledge of the wider issues involved in the implementation of Computer Networks, such as legal, ethical and privacy requirements. -To encourage students to engage with the development of employability skills by completing a self-awareness statement. -To provide students with a comprehensive understanding, critical awareness and ability to conduct evaluation of current Computer Networks research issues. -For students undertaking a placement year the aim is to provide students with an extended period of work experience at an approved partner that will complement their programme of study at LJMU. This will give the students the opportunity to develop professional skills relevant to their programme of study, as well as attitude and behaviours necessary for employment in a diverse and changing environment.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Be critically aware of current and developing principles and practices of selected areas of computer network technologies.
2.
Deploy appropriate methods and tools creatively for the development of a complex computer network.
3.
Develop and evaluate computer networks in selected areas from a wide range of domains.
4.
Manage computer network projects.
5.
Use a wide range of computing facilities effectively.
6.
Work individually and/or as a team member.
7.
Apply numerical skills to cases involving a quantitative dimension.
8.
Communicate effectively by written or verbal means.
9.
Plan and manage learning and development.
10.
Have widened and deepened conceptual and practical knowledge and skills in selected areas of computer networks, in a wide range of domains.
11.
Have been exposed to and applied a range of tools and techniques used in the development of complex networks.
12.
Have critically analysed a range of computer networks and application domains.
13.
Have a clear understanding of how to effectively and creatively manage computer networks.
14.
Use knowledge with originality and be innovative in solving computer network problems.
15.
Demonstrate systematic and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of computer systems concepts, principles and theories.
16.
Use such knowledge with originality in system modelling, requirements analysis and design of computer networks and applications in selected areas from a wide range of domains.
17.
Perform critical evaluation and testing for computer systems in selected areas from a wide range of domains.
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Core knowledge and understanding is acquired via lectures, tutorials, practical work, workshops and guided independent study. Independent study is used where appropriate resource material is available and increases as the programme progresses. Students are given feedback on all work produced. Assessment methods are specified in each module specification. All learning outcomes in a module are assessed and the type of assessment specified for each outcome. Each module is assessed by examination and/or course work. The nature of the course work varies for each module. Cognitive skills are developed throughout the programme via tutorial, group discussion, teamwork, coursework, projects and presentations. Assessment of cognitive skills is through written examinations, laboratory work, coursework reports, project work, reports and presentations. Practical skills are developed throughout the programme. Coursework and projects are designed to provide practical opportunities for students to work independently or in groups. Assessment of practical skills is normally by coursework and projects. The placement year is assessed, by portfolio, on a pass / fail basis. Key skills are developed throughout the programme in a variety of forms. Specifically through a combination of research related coursework, guided independent study and projects, examinations, group work and presentations. Key skills are assessed as part of coursework, projects, written examinations and presentations.