International Year One: Computer Science
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The Computer Science route of International Year One provides an intensive learning experience designed for students to progress with English Language and academic subject matter ready for year two entry.
Programme Structure
Core subjects
The following modules are studied by all International Year One students regardless of the subject route they are studying.
English and Skills for University Study 1 (4 term only), 2 & 3
Over these three modules you will develop your English communication skills and learn a range of study skills, including: writing and reading strategies; presentation and seminar participation; organisation of time and materials, meeting deadlines and responding to feedback.
At the end of these modules you will be able to use English language in your own academic work, give well-structured presentations, confidently answer follow-up questions and contribute to seminar discussions; take notes from readings and lectures; plan, develop and write well-structured academic essays; be confident in self-directed learning strategies.
Improved Reading and Academic Vocabulary (4 term only)
Reading academic texts can be difficult – this module will make it easier. It will improve your understanding of academic words and help you use them in your own work.
Applied Academic Writing Skills
This module will further develop your writing fluency and accuracy. You will have the opportunity to apply the skills you have learnt to an extended academic essay.
You will also work on 5 short texts over the 10 week programme to make sure you are well practiced in using your new skills.
Route specific modules
These modules are studied by Computer Science students only.
Fundamentals of Computing
You will gain an overview of the core concepts and how they are interlinked and act as a foundation for other modules covering these topics in greater detail. You study both hardware and software types and are introduced to the role of programming.
Programming 1 – Programming Fundamentals
Study the basic concepts underlying computer programming and to the techniques for applying these using a contemporary, generic computer language.
Introduction to Information Systems
You will look at Information Systems and their main personal and business uses.
Programming 2 – Data Structures & Algorithms
You will learn about the important properties of some data structures and algorithms that are of key importance to modern computer science and IT.
Mathematics for Computing
You will gain the mathematical knowledge and skills required to design and develop computer systems and software: including Sets; Logic; Basic Calculus; Algebra and Basic Statistics.
Critical Decision Making
Look at decision making from a range of viewpoints and at various analytical techniques and processes used to support decision making.
Choose either:
Computer Game Design
You will be introduced to computer game design and gain an understanding of the industry context within which computer games are developed.
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Human Computer Interaction
You will explore the human-computer interface and are introduced to the concepts, techniques and tools that support the analysis of, needs for, and design of system interfaces.
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