Programme Code HDCOMP
Programme Duration 1
Programme Level 8
 
EQF Level 6
 
EHEA Level First Cycle
Programme Credits 60
Semester Duration 12 Week(s)
Language of Instruction English
Field of Study 0613 - Software and applications development and analysis
Supplementary Field of Study Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) not further defined or elsewhe
CAO Code; QQI Progamme Code etc
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Programme Outcomes

On successful completion of this programme the learner will be able to :

Description
Demonstrate fundamental knowledge and understanding of theory, concepts and methods in the specialist areas of computing field, relating to Software Development, Cloud Computing, Internet of Things, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Blockchain, and Web Technologies.
Analyse, design, implement, test, deploy and document a technical software solution to solve complex problems.
Apply best practices in designing computer solutions in a range of real-world contexts.
Communicate effectively, present the results and defend the approach used in the development of a software solution.
Critically and effectively analyse problems through both independent and collaborative efforts in order to develop computing solutions as part of a software development team.
Analyse and apply new and emerging technologies and standards, which may include ethical implications, in the development of a software solution.

Semester Schedules

Stage 1 / Semester 1

Core Subject
Module Code Title
H8INDB Introduction to Databases
H8OOS Object Oriented Software Engineering
H8SDEV Software Development
H8WBD Web Design and Client Side Scripting

Stage 1 / Semester 2

Group Elective 7
Module Code Title
H8ACSD Advanced Client Side Development
Group Elective 6
Module Code Title
H8BCAD Blockchain Application Development
H8BLF Blockchain Foundations
Group Elective 7
Module Code Title
H8CADEV Cloud Application Development
Core Subject
Module Code Title
H8CAO Computer Architecture Operating Systems and Networks
Group Elective 7
Module Code Title
H8DOS DevOpsSec
Group Elective 6
Module Code Title
H8DSY Distributed Systems
Group Elective 1
Module Code Title
H8ADVPROG Algorithms and Advanced Programming
H8DS Data Structures
H8DSY Distributed Systems
Group Elective 2
Module Code Title
H8CADEV Cloud Application Development
H8DOS DevOpsSec
H8EFC Edge and Fog Computing
Group Elective 3
Module Code Title
H8FMC Fundamentals of Mobile Communications
H8IOTAD IoT Application Development
H8IOTFDEV IoT Fundamentals and Development
Group Elective 4
Module Code Title
H8DIGFOR Digital Forensics
H8PENTST Network and Web Penetration Testing
H8SPSP Security Principles and Secure Programming
Group Elective 5
Module Code Title
H8AI Artificial Intelligence
H8MLF Machine Learning Fundamentals
H8STATS Statistics
Optional
Module Code Title
H8DKCOMP Domain Skills for Computing

Stage 1 / Semester 3

Core Subject
Module Code Title
H8HDP HDip Project