Course Catalogue

The overall aim of the course is to provide a balanced, integrated and practical based education in all aspects of computing and the underlying science behind it for utilisation in organisations where IT and computing is a major activity. The specific aims of the course are as follows: -To provide students with a full, systematic understanding of current and developing Computer Science. -To enable the student to acquire the skills needed in applying computer science to practical development. -To bring the student to an understanding of the mathematical and scientific concepts that underpin modern computing. -To enable students to explore the issues surrounding Computer Science in Industrial contexts. -To facilitate students in the development of expertise and interest in topic areas of direct and complementary relevance to their work or planned career. -To encourage students to become advanced autonomous learners.

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. 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 course work. The nature of the course work varies for each module. Cognitive skills are developed throughout the programme via tutorial, group discussion, coursework, projects and presentations. Assessment of skills is by coursework. The final year project will further demonstrate the student's ability in this area. Practical skills are assessed via laboratory sessions, workshops, submission of reports, demonstration of skills and individual projects. Key skills are developed throughout the programme in a variety of forms. Specifically through a combination of research related coursework, guided independent study, projects and presentations. Key skills are assessed as part of coursework, and projects.

WUC will provide dynamic opportunities for work-related learning, overseas exchanges, community engagement and student enterprise. This will be done through experiential training aids learning, as well as industry visits, overseas exchanges and visits are made wherein students from WUC visit foreign colleges and universities, as well as engage in social work outside.