The module will further enhance the learner's skills in designing and developing object-oriented programs.

1. Introduce object-oriented design and the concepts of encapsulation, abstraction, inheritance, and polymorphism.
2. Design, implement, test, and debug simple programs using object-oriented concepts
3. Compare and contrast the notions of overloading and overriding methods in an object-oriented language.
4. Develop code that responds to exception conditions raised during execution.
5. Implement simple programs involving interfaces and abstract classes.
6. Explain, use, and modify source code which implements introductory sort and search algorithms.

Students will develop expertise in applying calculus to curve description and its application to problem solving. The course will also include statistical analysis of data. The module is geared to providing students with the mathematical skills relevant for research and dissertation later in the course.

1. Apply calculus methods for optimisation and rate of change
2. Calculate probability of an event and establish number of permutations possible
3. Use a variety of methods to explore, summarise and present data.
4. Use inferential statistical models to analyse data and make predictive estimation

To introduce the learner to network standards and technologies in order to design and modify data networks.

1. Analyse and Evaluate the OSI model and the TCP/IP suite.
2. Evaluate and recognise the role of internetwork ing device technology in a LAN.
3. Configure, test and troubleshoot Switches as part of a Local Area Network.
4. Identify , analyse and evaluate the subnetting of a network.

This subject will introduce the learners scripting . Learners will design and implement object oriented programs for use in the administration of server systems .

1. Carry out a comparative analysis of the various automation tools and languages
2. Automate the m anage ment of task control as part of a business workflow
3. Create, configure and deploy virtual machines in an automated manner
4. Write scripts to automate performance and monitoring tasks .

JavaScript is one of the most popular programming languages used by developers and it powers the modern web. This module aims to introduce students to JavaScript language fundamentals, events, the Document Object Model and Ajax data transfer.

1. Apply the core language fundamentals
2. Create & m anipulate web content
3. Transfer and manipulate server data
4. Build a significant data driven web site using client -side and server – side technologies
5. Use a version control system

API Development will give the learner the skills to discover and utilize appropriate modern day APIs. It will enable the learner to design and develop advanced Graphical User Interfaces that connect to databases and respond to user events. Whilst the module has a particular emphasis on GUI and database APIs, it will also give the learner scope to discover and use new innovative APIs.

1. Design, write, test and modify , event driven Graphic al User Interfaces making use of appropriate classes from the Java API.
2. Evidence comprehension of the Model View Controller Design Pattern .
3. Use a subset of classes from the Java API to create programs that connect to databases.
4. Discover and utilize new innovative classes in class libraries.

This module aims to develop an understanding of algorithms and data structures commonly required by computer applications.

1. Describe, analyse, and apply stack, queue, list, tree, hash, and graph data structures.
2. Use big O to determine relative efficiencies of algorithms and construct empirical tests to verify and tabulate efficiencies.
3. Explain, implement, and apply recursive algorithms.
4. Choose and apply appropriate data structures to solve particular application problems.

The module will explore both the theorical and practical implementation of objects and structures relevant to relational and non-relational database systems. Transaction management, database administration, and query optimisation, will be examined and applied.

1. Develop database objects and structures applicable to relational and non- relational database s .
2. Illustrate t ransaction m anagement t echniques in a DBMS.
3. Examine and apply query optimisation concepts.
4. A pply administration and security concepts relating to database systems.
5. Examine and discuss recent database technologies and trends .

This module will provide the learner with the underlying knowledge to plan, implement and maintain networked services. The learner will investigate securing services and layer 2 devices.

1. Configure and maintain services for the support of a LAN .
2. Devise code for the configuration and management of networked services .
3. Identify and apply appropriate security measures to the networked services .
4. WLAN components and configuration.

This module will examine key data storage technologies. The learner will master the skills required to manage next-generation storage and will customize storage solutions for key enterprise applications, for example, data warehousing, virtual data storage and cluster stores.

1. Critically appraise storage architectures for an enterprise infrastructure.
2. Identify and justify the selection of a suitable storage platform for a given set of requirements.
3. Design and implement storage solutions to particular requirement.
4. Identify and implement techniques for data loading and transformations
5. Evaluate data storage systems and their performance and availability
6. Apply best practise for security provisioning, maintenance, and backup solutions.

JavaScript has many frameworks and libraries that allow for distinctive features to be added to web applications. This module aims to develop upon existing knowledge of the JavaScript language and use some of its more popular libraries.

1. Build upon existing core language features
2. Develop solutions using features of some popular libraries
3. Design and customise responsive websites using a front-end framework
4. Build a significant data driven website integrat ing existing library solutions
5. Use a version control system

This module will consolidate the skills learned in this and earlier programming modules. It will enable the learner to gain extensive experience in designing, implementing, testing and refactoring a substantial data management application using techniques appropriate to a DevOps environment where appropriate. They will examine a range of Design Patterns and use them where appropriate. The module has particular emphasis on writing code that adheres to clean coding principles.

1. Design, implement, test and debug a n application that serialize s and deserialize s objects .
2. Apply automated testing and test-driven development to validate and verify the quality of their applications . 
3. R ecognize , describe, and utilize appropriate Design P atterns .
4. Read, interpret and refactor code using clean coding principles.
5. Efficiently employ version control tools to support the development of multi-version programs.  
6. Develop applications that run different threads of control.

Object oriented analysis and design is concerned with the preparation and management of the requirements specification for a software system. An industry standard modelling technique supported by CASE technology will then be employed to represent these requirements.

1. Compare alternative approaches to the systems development life cycle.
2. Design data gathering techniques as part o f requirements elicitation.
3. Identify and document requirements.
4. Appraise and evaluate UML.
5. Apply the use of CASE technology to model a system using UML.

The objective of this module is to provide the student writer with a detailed exposure to the general process of academic writing and to then relate this general process to the specific process of writing an academic report in the computing domain.

1. Develop a research specification which includes a research question and corresponding thesis,
2. Gather, evaluate and synthesise high quality evidence to support their thesis,
3. Plan and implement a writing strategy which is logically and rhetorically correct for the writing task
4. Critically review and revise initial drafts of the document against the research specification, againstthe conventions of academic writing and against the usual standards of grammar and style.

To introduce the learner to advanced network device configuration and dynamic routing protocols. This module will build on previous knowledge and develop themes in the secure provision of local and wide area routing and switching, Internet connectivity.

1. Iden tify and implement VLSM .
2. Design and implement typical routing protocols within and between Autonomous Systems using both IPv4 and IPv6.
3. Configure, test and troubleshoot Routers as part of a Local Area Network.
4. Configure, test and troubleshoot Dynamic Routing protocols.
5. Implement basic network security and anal ysis

This module will provide the learner with the underlying knowledge to plan, implement and maintain a server or virtual server with an emphasis on security issues.

1. Select and configure a server environment for specific application purposes.
2. Investigate server security issues and implement strategies to deploy secure services.
3. Implement performance and security monitoring and preventive maintenance in a server environment.
4. Identify and analyse the risks associated with providing remote and public access to services.
5. Implement a quality assurance and provenance scheme using contemporary techniques, policies and procedures.

JavaScript is a powerful programming language used to create dynamic server-side applications and utility programs. This module aims to use JavaScript/Node.js frameworks to develop server-side applications and extract data from various web resources.

1. Advance existing core language concepts
2. Critique the role of server-side application development
3. Construct server applications using server-side frameworks
4. Extract data from various for web sources
5. Build a significant data driven website integrat ing framework technologies

The student will learn both the theoretical concepts underpinning vulnerabilities and also how to implement remediation strategies in a modern object oriented programming language.

1. Evaluate the issues involved in designing, developing and implementing a secure application.
2. Evaluate security vulnerabilities and propose solutions for a security-conscious environment.
3. Develop memory management techniques, evaluate problems and discuss strategies and practical solutions to these issues in a modern object oriented programming language.
4. Discuss future trends in the field of software security.

This module is designed to teach the essential skills students need to make effective contributions and to have an immediate impact on the accomplishment of projects in which they are involved. Students will learn techniques required to plan, manage and control projects

1. Compare and contrast different approaches to project management.
2. Apply risk management techniques.
3. Appraise techniques used to esti mate project cost and duration .
4. Prepare graphical representations to plan and control a project.
5. Compare and contrast team organisations and select a suitable organisation based on project characteristics .

This module will examine data analysis strategies and methods and the importance of data and business intelligence to an organisation. It will introduce the use of a statistical programming language and the evaluation of methods required to pre-process, condition and extract data prior to evaluation. Furthermore, the learner will develop an understanding of how to select and implement data analytic techniques, generate insight and interpret data visualisations.

1. Identify suitable data sources for an assigned use case and evaluate pertinence of captured data.
2. Manage datasets and evaluate content for pre-processing, conditioning and extraction.
3. Apply data analytic techniques to derive insight and value from datasets.
4. Analyse the importance of data analytics in deriving insight for business intelligence.
5. Critically appraise data analytics technologies and techniques across a broad range of use cases.
6. Apply research, information gathering, critical analysis, design and implementation techniques appropriately and effectively

The module will provide students with experience that closely approximates a real-world commercial project. Students will analyse, design, develop, implement and test an application. The module will also enable students to develop confidence in being able to work and contribute as part of a team.

1. Select and specify a project .
2. Produce a requirements specification to industry standards.
3. Implement the software system.
4. Demonstrate and document the software artefact.

This module will build on previous learning to provide the learner with the capability to plan, implement and maintain network services with an emphasis on secure implementation.

1. Select and configure a network environment with security being a primary consideration .
2. Investigate network security vectors and implement strategies to deploy secure services.
3. I mplement security based on cryptographic principle s.
4. Identify and mitigate risks associated with provi sion of specific services.
5. Implement a quality assurance and provenance scheme using contemporary techniques, policies and procedures.

JavaScript has many wide-ranging libraries to help build feature rich websites and applications. This module aims to use various libraries to build data visualisations, interactive maps and integrate social media content.

1. Progress existing language skills
2. Consider the role of libraries and frameworks in web development
3. Create data visualisations
4. Embed mapping solution s
5. Access & add social media con t ent
6. Build a significant data driven website with librar ies