• ## Essential Units for BSc Hons Computing and Information Technologies Qfqual **Module 1: Introduction to Computing**
• im_computational_thinking** • A systematic approach to problem-solving and critical thinking. • **im_algorithms** • A structured approach to designing and implementing algorithms. • **im_data_structures** • A comprehensive understanding of data structures and algorithms. **Module 2: Programming**
• im_programming_languages** • A deep understanding of various programming languages and their applications. • **im_data_types** • Working with different data types and data structures. • **im_control_flow** • Mastering control flow statements and algorithms. **Module 3: Databases**
• im_sql** • Fundamentals of SQL, a widely used database language. • **im_data_management** • Managing data in databases, including insertion, deletion, and updates. • **im_data_analysis** • Extracting meaningful insights from data using SQL queries. **Module 4: Operating Systems**
• im_operating_systems** • Understanding the core concepts of operating systems. • **im_system_calls** • Interacting with the operating system and managing system resources. • **im_virtual_memory** • Virtual memory and its role in operating systems. **Module 5: Networking**
• im_network_concepts** • Understanding the fundamentals of networking. • **im_OSI model** • The Open Systems Interconnection model and its layers. • **im_networking_protocols** • Communication protocols used in different network environments. **Module 6: Software Development**
• im_software_development_life_cycle** • A structured approach to software development. • **im_software_engineering** • Principles and best practices in software engineering. • **im_software_testing** • Testing techniques and tools for ensuring software quality. **Module 7: Computer Architecture**
• im_processor_architecture** • Understanding the architecture of a processor. • **im_memory_architecture** • Memory organization and addressing in computers. • **im_graphics_architecture** • Graphics processing unit (GPU) and its role in computing. **Module 8: Digital Logic Design**
• im_digital_logic_design** • Design and implementation of digital circuits and logic gates. • **im_microprocessors** • Introduction to microprocessors and their architecture. • **im_digital_signal_processing** • Fundamentals of digital signal processing. **Module 9: Computer Networks**
• im_network_security** • Secure communication over computer networks. • **im_wireless_networks** • Wireless technologies and their applications. • **im_network_management** • Managing and monitoring computer networks. **Module 10: Emerging Technologies**
• im_artificial_intelligence** • Machine learning and its applications. • **im_cloud computing** • Cloud computing models and services. • **im_data_analytics** • Big data analytics and its tools.

Assessment

The assessment is done via submission of assignment. There are no written exams.