Programme Code HCC
Programme Duration 2
Programme Level 6
 
EQF Level 5
 
EHEA Level Short Cycle
Programme Credits 120
Semester Duration 12 Week(s)
Language of Instruction English
Field of Study 0611 - Computer use
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
On completion of the programme learners will be able to: Demonstrate basic concepts in the areas of computing that relate to Web Design and Development, Programming, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Data Modelling and Databases, Data Communications and Networking and Software Engineering.
On completion of the programme learners will be able to: Design, analyse and document technical solutions that demonstrate use of processes, methodologies, tools and techniques in the implementation and testing of small-scale software applications.
On completion of the programme learners will be able to: Apply best practice in developing small scale software applications in a range of real-world contexts.
On completion of the programme learners will be able to: Analyse problems individually or in a collaborative group environment in order to develop solutions and provide information to meet business requirements as part of a team.
On completion of the programme learners will be able to: Communicate the results of analysis to both technical and non-technical audiences in a classroom setting.
On completion of the programme learners will be able to: Demonstrate an awareness of new technologies and ethical implications in the development of a software solution.

Semester Schedules

Stage 1 / Semester 1

Core Subject
Module Code Title
H6CMPTHNK Computational Thinking
H6DISMTHS Discrete Mathematics
H6PSP Problem Solving and Programming Concepts
H6CI The Computing Industry
H6WD Web Design and Development

Stage 1 / Semester 2

Core Subject
Module Code Title
H6CA Computer Architecture
H6DM Digital Multimedia
H6IDMD Introduction to Data Modelling and Databases
H06IP Introduction to Programming
H06OPS Operating Systems

Stage 2 / Semester 1

Core Subject
Module Code Title
H6ADA Advanced Databases
H6DCN Data Communications and Networking
H06OOP Object Oriented Programming
H6WAD Web Application Development
H6WAD Web Application Development

Stage 2 / Semester 2

Core Subject
Module Code Title
H6DSA Data Structures and Algorithms
H06IBE Innovation and Business Entrepreneurship
H6SWE Software Engineering
H6SQT Software Quality and Testing
H6TP Team Project