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Undergraduate Certificate (International Year One) in Sciences & Computing
The Undergraduate Certificate in Sciences and Computing leads to Single Honours degrees in Business Computing, Computing Science, Information Systems and Software Engineering, plus a choice of Combined Honours degrees.
The academic structure of the Undergraduate Certificate includes six core modules to improve students English, Maths and study skills. In addition Sciences and Computing route students study a choice of elective modules relating to their area of interest. See modules and key information below.
Core Modules
Sciences and Computing Modules
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Core modules
Academic English Skills (AES ) 1: Develop your ability to read academic texts, write extended texts, write subjective notes, listen effectively and participate in classroom discourse.
Academic English Skills (AES ) 2: Improve all your abilities developed in AES1 with greater accuracy, speed, coherence, organisation and presentation.
Academic English Skills (AES ) 3: Learn to use your study time more effectively, improve your use of information sources and develop your research skills in preparation for producing an extended, referenced, academic essay.
Mathematics and Statistics: This module contains both algebra and statistics. You will develop your knowledge and understanding of mathematical terms and techniques, and apply these to solving problems, frequently drawn from practical and real-life situations.
Academic and Personal Development Planning: This module will encourage you to focus on your degree choice and career aspirations and will require you to build a portfolio to show your development over the length of your programme. As part of this module we will also help you to ensure that your IT and independent learning skills are welldeveloped, so that you can succeed in your degree studies at the University of Stirling.
Sciences and Computing Modules
Biology 1: Cell Biology Learn about biological molecules, cellular structure, cell division, movement through cell membranes, enzymes and metabolic pathways.
Biology 2: Physiology Learn about the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, osmo-regulation, control and coordination and reproduction.
Chemistry 1: Learn to understand formulae, equations and moles, atomic structure, introduction to redox systems, thermodynamics and bonding.
Chemistry 2: Learn about equilibria, acid-base equilibria, kinetics and organic chemistry.
Computing 1: On this module you will study HTML and website design, and learn how the use of Javascript promotes website interactivity. You will also be introduced to the programming language Java.
Computing 2: You will continue your study of Java 1.5, developing an understanding of the principles of programming and of the steps involved in running a program written in a high-level language. You will also further develop an understanding of the principles of usability and good design, applied to program and web interfaces, and how to apply these principles in practical situations.
Mathematics for Science: This module has been specially designed to prepare you to study Science & Computing degrees at the University of Stirling. It introduces more advanced mathematical and statistical procedures that are used in sciences and computing. You will study specific techniques that are used in biological, chemical and computing sciences.
Key facts
| Course length | 3 terms |
| Tuition fee | See fees page |
| Entry points | September or January |
| Term dates |
September 2011 start: |
| Entry requirements |
English: IELTS 5.0 or equivalent - Students with IELTS 3.5 or above can first study one or two terms of English Language Preparation (ELP) For recognised academic and English language qualifications and information on ELP see entry requirements page |
| Course structure | The programme is modular and comprises 6 core modules and 4 elective modules. You take 4 modules in term 1, 3 modules in term 2 and 3 modules in the last term. |
| Assessment | End of module/term: a combination of examinations, coursework, presentations and extended essays Continuous: a mixture of lecture classes, small-group seminar work and directed self-study |
| Progression | On successful completion of the foundation course students can progress to:
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