Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
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The purpose of this information sheet is to allow you view all modules
connected to the Qualification, optional and core. You should print this
sheet out and then continue to the next step where your registration will
take place.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you register correctly
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REGISTRATION RULES
1. You can choose up to four Diploma Level modules in one year. You can
choose up to three Degree Level modules in one year.
2. Please note pre-requisite modules are bracketed e.g. C2 (C1). The prerequisite module for C2 is C1. C1 must be successfully completed in order
to be eligible to register for the C2 module. If an exemption has been
granted in a pre-requisite module then it does not have to be completed.
(Exemption is applicable to Diploma level modules only).
3. Undertaking two of the Level 1 modules, MS001 and CT1, requires a
competence in Mathematics. (If your background in mathematics is weak, it
is recommended that you undertake the MS001 module before attempting
the CT1 module.)
4. Only in the case where Direct Entry has been granted will a student be
allowed to register for Degree Level modules without first successfully
completing the 4 modules at Level 1, i.e. MS001, CT1, C1 and HS1 must be
completed (or exempted) before a student can register for any Degree Level
module.
5. Only in the case where Direct Entry has been granted will a student be
allowed to register for Degree Level modules without first successfully
completing the relevant Level 2 Modules e.g. C2 must have been
successfully completed before either CA or CB can be undertaken.
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6. To register for the SDA module you must have successfully completed or
been granted exemption from:
 All four modules at level one (C1, CT1, HS1 and MS001),
 C2
 CA (no exemption is possible from CA)
SDA is compulsory module. MSA and CB are elective (optional) modules.
If you have already taken MSA and CB, SDA cannot be counted towards
your degree.
7. HSA, MS00B and SDA are continuously assessed with no terminal exam.
To the extent possible it is recommended you take a mix of modules
between those with continuous assessment only (i.e. no examinations) and
those with both continuous assessment and examinations in one year. For
example you should try to avoid taking MS00B and HSA in the same
academic year.
8. There is a mandatory Introductory Workshop for the MS00B module.
This Introductory Workshop will take place on Saturday 3rd October from
13.45 to 16.45 in DCU. Attendance at this workshop is mandatory. You
should not undertake this module if you cannot attend this workshop.
9. There is a mandatory Introductory Workshop for the HSA module. This
Introductory Workshop will take place on Saturday 3rd October from
10.15 to 13.15 in DCU. Attendance at this workshop is mandatory. You
should not undertake this module if you cannot attend this workshop.
10. Students must have regular access to a good quality Computer (loaded
with Microsoft Office) and a good quality broadband Internet connection.
The web browser a student uses must be able to play Macromedia Flash,
Shockwave, Java and the Adobe Acrobat PDF file reader. In order to
facilitate online communication in live, virtual classrooms students should
have a high quality headset/microphone (built in microphones and speakers
in laptops are not sufficient) and a webcam. It is expected that students will
have a computer competency level equivalent to the European Computer
Driving Licence (EDCL) (http://www.ecdl.com/) Students must be familiar
with using email, browsing the Internet, and using the Microsoft word
processing package. The University cannot take responsibility for whether,
or to what extent, a particular learning material is accessible on a particular
device in a particular instance. In particular the University cannot take
responsibility for learning material hosted by a third party, for example a
video hosted on an external website. Students with Apple-Mac computers
may encounter specific issues as learning materials and software are
typically designed on/for the Windows operating system. Where students
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are provided with software, for example SPSS, it will be for Windows
Computers. Apple-Mac versions of software will not be provided.
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MODULES (AND THEIR PREREQUISITES):
Level 1 & 2:
C1
Computing 1
15 Credits
C2
Computing 2 (C1)
15 Credits
CT1
Communications Technology 1
15 Credits
CT2
Communications Technology 2 (CT1)
15 Credits
HS1
Human Sciences 1
15 Credits
HS2
Human Sciences 2 (HS1)
15 Credits
MS001
Management Science 1
15 Credits
MS002
Management Science 2 (MS001)
15 Credits
Degree Level:
CB
Computing B (C2, MS001, HS1 & CT1)
20 Credits
CTA
Communications Technology A (C1, CT2, MS001 & HS1)
20 Credits
HSA
Human Sciences A (C1, HS2, MS001 & CT1)
20 Credits
MS00B
Management Science B(C1, HS1, MS002, CT1)
20 Credits
CA
Computing A (C2, MS001, HS1 & CT1)
20 Credits
MSA
Management Sciences A (C1, MS002, HS1 & CT1)
20 Credits
SDA
Software Development A (C1, CT1, HS1, MS001, C2, CA)
20 Credits
Last updated 6th March 2015
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