Module BIC-0007:
Computing 2
Module Facts
Run by Marketing: Bangor International College
10.000 Credits or 5.000 ECTS Credits
Semester 1 & 2
Organiser: Mrs Laura McKenzie
Overall aims and purpose
1) To provide students with a practical introduction to the technology and terminology around tabular data and construction and use of a database 2) To support students in developing a database for a given situation, for example, a simulated business using current standards and appropriate software 3) To enable students to use a database to identify and solve problems within their simulated situation 4) To provide students with a more advanced understanding of data processing and the construction and uses of databases to prepare them for level 4 and beyond on their Computing degree
Course content
This module recognises that students will come onto the programme with a wide range of experience with computers and in computer programming. The syllabus aims to provide students with an appreciation of the importance of using a database within a real-life situation through the simulation of a business and to support them in constructing a database and then making use of it to identify and solve problems within the context of the simulated business.
The module develops transferable skills which will be of help to the students when they progress onto level 4 of their Computing degree.
Key topics
Key concepts and skills in the use of tabular data an d databases
An introduction to the underlying technologies
Construction and interpretation of tabular data on paper
Accessing data held in a small database
Concept of key data types
Extending tables in an existing database
Development of a system appropriate to the small, simulated business
Use of the database to respond to queries, solve problems and support the information flow within the simulated business to aid its business operations and, in particular, its reporting functions
Assessment Criteria
excellent
(Grade A)
Student has performed effectively in all aspects of the module and has demonstrated a high level of suitability for and can proceed with confidence to undergraduate degree studies.
threshold
(Grade D)
Student has coped sufficiently well with some aspects of the module to achieve the minimum level of pass to allow progression onto an undergraduate degree programme.
good
(Grade B)
Student has demonstrated sound, basic knowledge and practical techniques in tackling many of the topics and tasks covered in the module and so shown clear suitability for undergraduate degree studies.
Learning outcomes
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Demonstrate the ability to work individually and in groups to construct and use a database in a simulated business situation
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Use and interpret tabular data presented both on paper and in an existing database
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Respond to a range of queries and provide additional information required within the simulated business
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Solve problem using a database
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Extend tables of data in an existing database to cater for additional needs and requirements
Assessment Methods
Type | Name | Description | Weight |
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class test 1 | 20.00 | ||
coursework | 80.00 |
Teaching and Learning Strategy
Hours | ||
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Laboratory | 40 | |
Seminar | 10 | |
Private study | 50 |
Transferable skills
- Numeracy - Proficiency in using numbers at appropriate levels of accuracy
- Computer Literacy - Proficiency in using a varied range of computer software
- Exploring - Able to investigate, research and consider alternatives
- Information retrieval - Able to access different and multiple sources of information
- Teamwork - Able to constructively cooperate with others on a common task, and/or be part of a day-to-day working team
Resources
Resource implications for students
Core Text book
Reading list
Reeves, B (2015) AQA A Level Computer Science Hodder Education
Heathcote, PM and Heathcote RSU (2016) AQA AS Computer Science 2nd edition Payne-Galway (PG Online)
Courses including this module
Compulsory in courses:
- H61B: BEng Computer Sys Engineering (4yr with Incorp Foundation) year 0 (BENG/CSE1)
- H62B: BEng Electronic Engineering (4yr with Incorp Foundation) year 0 (BENG/ELE1)
- I11B: BSc Computer Information Systems (4 year with Incorp Found) year 0 (BSC/CIS1)
- IN0B: BSc Computer Information Sys for Bus (4 year w Incorp Found) year 0 (BSC/CISB1)
- G40B: BSc Computer Science (4 year with Incorporated Foundation) year 0 (BSC/CS1)
- H64B: BSc Computer Sys Engineering (4yr with Incorp Foundation) year 0 (BSC/CSE1)
- GN4B: BSc Computer Science for Business (4 year with Incorp Found) year 0 (BSC/CSFB1)
- H63B: BSc Electronic Engineering (4yr with Incorp Foundation) year 0 (BSC/ELE1)