THE SENATE
PATHWAY APPROVAL REPORT
(Core Provision)
A confirmed outcome report of the event held on 13th May 2009 to
consider the approval of the following pathways:
New Pathways for Approval
BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development
BSc (Hons) Computer Networking
HNC/HND/BSc (Hons) Computing
BSc (Hons) Web Development
Pathways for Re-Approval
HNC/D Business Information Technology
BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems
HNC/HND Multimedia
BSc (Hons) Multimedia Computing
Pathways for Minor Modifications
HND/BSc (Hons) Computer Aided Visualisation
BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Systems
FdSc E-Commerce
HND/BSc (Hons) Sustainable Design and Innovation
Faculty of Science and Technology
Delivery of Pathways at Anglia Ruskin University, Rivermead Campus
Quality Assurance Division
SECTION A – OUTCOME SUMMARY
1.
INTRODUCTION
1.1
The purpose of the event was to consider the approval of the following pathways:.
New Pathways for Approval
BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development
BSc (Hons) Computer Networking
HNC/HND/BSc (Hons) Computing
BSc (Hons) Web Development
Pathways for Re-Approval
HNC/D Business Information Technology
BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems
HNC/HND Multimedia
BSc (Hons) Multimedia Computing
Pathways for Minor Modifications
HND/BSc (Hons) Computer Aided Visualisation
BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Systems
FdSc E-Commerce
HND/BSc (Hons) Sustainable Design and Innovation
1.2
The pathways will be located in the Computing Programme, Department of Computing and
Technology in the Faculty of Science and Technology.
2.
CONCLUSIONS
2.1
The Panel recommends to the Senate the approval of the pathways as listed in paragraph
1.1 above.
Approval, once confirmed, will be for an indefinite period, subject to Anglia Ruskin’s
continuing quality assurance procedures.
2.2
The Panel recommends to the Senate the approval of twelve new modules for delivery.
The full titles of all new modules are provided in section D of this report.
2.3
Conditions
Approval is subject to the following conditions which were set by the Panel. A copy of the
response must be lodged with the Executive Officer by the date(s) detailed below:
2.3.1
Details of Condition
Deadline
Response to
be considered
by
The Level 1 Learning and Skills for HE and Work
module to be included as a compulsory module in the
following pathways (in common with the other pathways
listed in para 1.1 above):
17th
June
2009
Chair
BSc (Hons) Multimedia Computing
BSc (Hons) Computing
HND Computing
HNC Computing
Quality Assurance Division
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Confirmed
2.3.2
The existing module ‘Introduction to Sound’ to be
replaced by the new module ‘Streaming Media’ in the
following pathways:
17th
June
2009
Chair
17th
June
2009
Chair and
external
panel
members
BSc (Hons) Computer Networking
BSc (Hons) Computing
HND Computing
HNC Computing
BSc (Hons) Web Development
2.3.3
A new Level 2 version of the existing Level 3 module
‘Project Management for Technologists’ to be developed
and included in the following pathways (in the place of
the Level 3 version) :
HNC Business Information Technology
HND Business Information Technology
BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems
BSc (Hons) Computer Networking
HND Computing
BSc (Hons) Computing
BSc (Hons) Web Development
2.3.4
To review all pathways listed in para 1.1 above to limit
the volume of designate language options open to
students to a maximum of 15 credits at each level
17th
June
2009
Chair
2.3.5
To produce documentation outlining where ethical, legal
and professional matters are taught and assessed on
the pathways listed in paragraph 1.1 above
17th
June
2009
2.3.6
The draft student handbook for the Programme is to be
further developed to include the following:
 Information regarding the industrial links generated
by the Programme/Department,
 Opportunities for students to undertake work-based
learning and/or industrial project work,
 The role of the personal tutor and details of how
students are allocated tutors and how access
should be sought,
 To include a clear explanation of the various means
by which feedback is available to students on their
academic progress, including mechanisms for
obtaining feedback upon formative and summative
assessments,
 The process of Personal Development Planning for
students through each level of learning; including an
explanation of the purpose of PDP, the support
available to students to assist with their planning,
what is required at each Level, and the importance
of using feedback in the planning process.
17th
June
2009
Chair and
external
panel
members
Chair
Quality Assurance Division
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Confirmed
2.3.7
2.4
To submit electronic copies of MDFs and PSFs updated
to reflect:
 Conditions 2.3.1 – 2.3.4 above
 The comments provided in the technical report
(attached)
 The following comments relating to new/modified
modules:
Coding Concepts
To update the outline content and be less
prescriptive regarding the platform to be used.
Game Integration
To amend the intended learning outcomes to
replace ‘discuss’ with ‘evaluate’; to replace
‘contribute to’ with ‘to specify, design and evaluate
assets for a 3D computer game’.
Application Programming
To remove the reference to ‘Windows’ and to
remove the note suggesting that students will
require their own laptops to complete the
assessment.
17th
June
2009
Chair and
Officers
Recommendations
The following recommendations for quality enhancement were made by the Panel. A copy
of the responses to the recommendations listed below must be lodged with the Executive
Officer. The Faculty Board for the Faculty of Science and Technology will consider the
responses at its meeting of 5th October 2009:
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.5
Details of Recommendation
The Pathway Team for the BSc (Hons) Computing are asked to
consider the inclusion of an Independent Learning Module within
the list of designates for the pathway.
Deadline
18th
Sept
2009
The Head of Department is asked to consider the publication of a
strategy regarding the provision of appropriate staff development
opportunities for existing and new staff in order to ensure
adequate coverage of modules for both existing and future
curricula offerings, especially in the context of anticipated growth
in student numbers. Particular attention should be paid to the
delivery of the Level 1, Learning and Skills Development for HE
and Work module and the provision of Personal Development
sessions for students.
18th
2009
Sept
Issues Referred to the Senate (or appropriate standing committee)
The Panel identified the no institution-wide issues as requiring the attention of the Senate
or the appropriate standing committee of the Senate.
Quality Assurance Division
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Confirmed
SECTION C – DETAILS OF PANEL MEMBERSHIP AND PROPOSAL TEAM
Internal Panel Members:
Kathy Quinlan, (Chair)
Deputy Head, Dept of Law, Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences
Dr Penny English
Principal Lecturer, Dept of Law, Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences
Dr David Hoyle
Deputy Head, Cambridge School of Art, Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences
External Panel Members:
Bogdan Ghica, Senior Software Applications Engineer, Cambridge Silicon Radio
Mike Kretsis, Senior Lecturer, School of Computing, IT and Engineering,
University of East London
Dimitris Parapadakis, Principal Lecturer in Learning and Teaching,
School of Computer Science, University of Westminster
Executive Officer:
Caroline Watts, Quality Assurance Division, Academic Office
Technical Officer:
Helen Sismey, Quality Assurance Division, Academic Office
Members of Proposal Team:
Department of Computing and Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology
Jo Bowman, Pathway Leader
Tony Carter, Programme Leader, Computing
Marcian Cirstea, Head of Department
Martin Hancock, Senior Lecturer
George Purdy, Senior Lecturer
Tom Scott, Senior Lecturer
Mike Smith, Principal Lecturer
Peter Sun, Senior Lecturer
Rob Walker, Deputy Head
Quality Assurance Division
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Confirmed
Technical Report – HNC, HND, BSc Computing and Technology pathways
Module Definition Forms (MDF)
Level 1
Module Code
Module Title
New/
Existing
Approved
Y/N
EJ115035S
Required Amendments
Coding Concepts
New
Y
7. Ensure LOs 2-4 follow stem.
EJ115036S
Design Principles
New
Y
6c. Harvard referencing.
9 & 12. Specify group presentation.
EJ115037S
Introduction to Animation
New
Y
12. Leave min qual mrk blank.
EJ115038S
Procedural Programming
New
Y
6a. Include reference to version control.
EJ115039S
Streaming Media
New
Y
10. Indicate semester 2.
12. Min qual mark 30%. Add practical
assessment element.
EJ115886S
Learning and Skills Development for HE
and Work
Amended
Y
EJ115002S
Introduction to Sound
Existing
N/A
EJ115004S
Design for the Internet
Existing
N/A
EJ115023S
3D Computer Aided Drawing
Existing
N/A
EJ115030S
Introduction to Engineering Materials
Existing
N/A
EJ130003D
Computer Systems
Existing
N/A
EJ130009D
Digital Imaging Software
Existing
N/A
BD130002S
Managing People, Finance and Marketing
Existing
N/A
Module Code
Module Title
New/
Existing
Approved
Y/N
EJ215053S
Object Modelling
New
Y
7. Maximum 4 LOs for 15 credit
module.
B*215***S
Enterprise and Entrepreneurial
Management
New
Y
2b. Confirm department in AIBS.
(Approved Curric Revisions Mar 09)
EJ215054S
Object Oriented Programming
New
Y
Recoded to 15 credits.
Level 2
EJ215017S
Data Handling
Amended
Y
EJ215005S
E-Business
Existing
N/A
EJ215007S
Interaction and Usability
Existing
N/A
EJ215012S
Web Design
Existing
N/A
EJ215014S
2D Animation
Existing
N/A
EJ215036S
Introduction to Advanced Computer Aided
Design
Existing
N/A
EJ215039S
Computer Aided Solid Modelling
Existing
N/A
EJ215041S
Design Methods and Technology Project
Existing
N/A
EJ215996S
Independent Learning Module
Existing
N/A
EJ230001S
Computer Network Principles (Level 2)
Existing
N/A
EJ230003D
Group Design Project
Existing
N/A
EJ230005S
Networking Technologies (Level 2)
Existing
N/A
EJ230009D
3D Modelling and Animation
Existing
N/A
EJ230010S
Game Production
Existing
N/A
EJ230011S
Rethink, Recycle, Redesign
Existing
N/A
Required Amendments
9 & 12. Approved with 3 assessment
elements. Should be 2 for 15 credits
Helen Sismey, Technical Officer
Quality Assurance Division, Academic Office
15 May 2009
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Module Definition Forms (MDF) cont’d
Level 3
Module Code
Module Title
New/
Existing
Approved
Y/N
BC315***S
Required Amendments
Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Management
New
N
Not approved (Curric Rev Mar 09)
EJ315064S
Network Programming and Simulation
New
Y
6c. Harvard referencing.
8 & 11. Teacher managed learning
should match.
EJ315063S
Managing Information
New
Y
12. Specify assessment method to
reflect box 9.
EJ330023S/D
Game Integration
New
Y
6a. Make programming element
specific.
7. Reword Los so that assessment can
be measured.
9 & 12. Over-assessed. Suggest
reducing length of presentation.
EJ315001S
3D Character Animation
Existing
N/A
EJ315003S
Databases Programming and
Administration
Amended
Y
EJ315004S
Advanced Sound Techniques
Existing
N/A
EJ315005S
Web Application Development
Existing
N/A
EJ315006S
Data Structures and Algorithms
Existing
N/A
EJ315009S
Image Processing
Existing
N/A
EJ315010S
Information Security
Existing
N/A
EJ315012S
Information Technology Law, Compliance
and Strategy
Existing
N/A
EJ315014S
Parallel Computing
Existing
N/A
EJ315018S
Video Production
Existing
N/A
EJ315020S
Application Programming
Amended
Y
EJ315035S
Computer Aided Engineering
Existing
N/A
EJ315042S
Exhibition
Existing
N/A
Code now correct on J drive.
EJ315053S
Project Management for Technologists
Existing
N/A
Create level 2 version of this module.
EJ315062S
Advanced Computer Aided Design
Amended
Y
Use J drive version with correct code.
2a. Update module leader from R
Mootanah to RW Walker.
EJ315996S
Independent Learning Module
Existing
N/A
EJ315997S
Independent Learning Module 2
Existing
N/A
EJ330002S
Advanced Routing and Switching
Existing
Y
EJ330004S
Computer Network Principles
Existing
N/A
EJ330006S
Enterprise Networks
Existing
N/A
EJ330009S
Networking Technologies
Existing
N/A
EJ330014D
Innovative Design and Manufacture
Existing
N/A
EJ330021S/D
Virtual Environments
Existing
N/A
EJ330996S
Independent Learning Module
Existing
N/A
EJ330998D
Undergraduate Major Project
Amended
Y
EJ330999D
Final Project
Amended
Y
9. Specify assessment method.
6a. Include teaching method.
6a & 7. Remove reference to ‘Windows’
and sentence relating to laptops.
9. Traditional exam more appropriate
than multiple-choice at Level 3.
2a. Update module leader from J Martin
to A Fronda?
Helen Sismey, Technical Officer
Quality Assurance Division, Academic Office
15 May 2009
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Pathway Specification Forms (PSF)
Award
Pathway Title
Required amendments
HNC
Business Information Technology
Please ensure changes are made to existing version 3; 12/5/08 i.e.:
17. HELP Matriculation Centre details have been removed?
19. Anglia Ruskin Academic Regulations.
21-22. Reduce language option to max 15 credits in total per level.
23. Produce Level 2 version of ‘Project Management for Technologists’.
27. Missing from document.
HND
Business Information Technology
Please ensure changes are made to existing version 3; 12/5/08 i.e.:
19. Anglia Ruskin Academic Regulations.
21-22. Reduce language option to max 15 credits in total per level.
23. Produce Level 2 version of ‘Project Management for Technologists’.
26. Existing structure diagrams removed.
27. Missing from document.
BSc(Hons)
Business Information Systems
23.2 ‘Entrepreneurship’ validated at Curric Rev Mar09 – awaiting code.
23. Produce Level 2 version of ‘Project Management for Technologists’.
27. Give details of what is required for these awards.
HNC
Multimedia
Please ensure changes are made to existing version 1; 18/3/08 i.e.:
17. HELP Matriculation Centre details have been removed?
19. Anglia Ruskin Academic Regulations.
22. Both level 2 modules are compulsory i.e. 30 credits. Remove 22.2.
HND
Multimedia
Please ensure changes are made to existing version 3; 12/5/08 i.e.:
17. HELP Matriculation Centre details have been removed?
21-22. Reduce language option to max 15 credits in total per level.
22.2 Use updated codes.
BSc (Hons)
Multimedia Computing
Please ensure changes are made to existing version 3; 12/5/08 i.e.:
17. HELP Matriculation Centre details have been removed?
21-23. Reduce language option to max 15 credits in total per level.
23.1 ‘Virtual Environments’ is compulsory so should be listed in 23.1.
23.3 at least 60 credits from this list. Remove Level 3 ‘Entrepreneurship’
module as not approved.
BSc(Hons)
Computer Games Development
21-22. Reduce language option to max 15 credits in total.
23.3 Remove Level 3 ‘Entrepreneurship’ module as not approved.
27. Give details of what is required for these awards.
BSc(Hons)
Computer Networking
21. Replace ‘Introduction to Sound’ with ‘Streaming Media’.
21-23. Reduce language option to max 15 credits in total.
22-23. Replace Level 3 ‘Project Management for Technologists’ with Level 2
version.
23.2 Remove Level 3 ‘Entrepreneurship’ module as not approved. Replace
with ‘Information Security’.
27. Give details of what is required for these awards.
HNC
Computing
16. Reword LO2 to reflect level i.e. remove ‘critically’.
21. Replace ‘Introduction to Sound’ with ‘Streaming Media’.
21-23. Reduce language option to max 15 credits in total per level.
HND
Computing
15. Review/remove final bullet point which begins ‘pursue a career’.
16. Reword LO3 to reflect level i.e. remove ‘critically’.
21. Replace ‘Introduction to Sound’ with ‘Streaming Media’.
21-23. Reduce language option to max 15 credits in total per level.
23. Produce Level 2 version of ‘Project Management for Technologists’.
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Quality Assurance Division, Academic Office
15 May 2009
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Pathway Specification Forms (PSF) cont’d
BSc(Hons)
Computing
16. Reword LO3 to reflect level i.e. remove ‘critically’.
21. Replace ‘Introduction to Sound’ with ‘Streaming Media’.
21-23. Reduce language option to max 15 credits in total per level
23. Produce Level 2 version of ‘Project Management for Technologists’.
23. To include Independent Learning Modules as designate modules.
27. Give details of what is required for these awards.
BSc(Hons)
Web Development
21. Replace ‘Introduction to Sound’ with ‘Streaming Media’.
21-23. Reduce language option to max 15 credits in total per level.
23. Produce Level 2 version of ‘Project Management for Technologists’.
23.3 Remove Level 3 ‘Entrepreneurship’ module as not approved.
27. Give details of what is required for these awards.
HND
Sustainable Design and Innovation
Please ensure changes are made to existing version 1; 12/5/08 i.e.
10 Computing and Technology
21-26 Incorrect correct codes and titles:
EJ115023S 3D Computer Aided Drawing
EJ115030S Introduction to Engineering Materials
EJ215036S Introduction to Advanced Computer Aided Design
EJ230009D 3D Modelling and Animation (30 credits)
EJ315023S Project Management for Technologists
EJ315062S Advanced Computer Aided Design
EJ215041S Design Methods and Technology Project
EJ215039S Computer Aided Solid Modelling
EJ215996S Independent Learning Module
HND
Computer Aided Visualisation
Please ensure changes are made to existing version 1; 12/5/08 i.e.
6a. Delete.
21-26 EJ230009D 3D Modelling and Animation (level 2 version?)
BSc (Hons)
Sustainable Design and Innovation
10 Computing and Technology
22. Produce Level 2 version of ‘Project Management for Technologists’.
21-26 Incorrect correct codes and titles:
EJ115053S 3D Computer Aided Drawing
EJ115030S Introduction to Engineering Materials
EJ215036S Introduction to Advanced Computer Aided Design
EJ230009D 3D Modelling and Animation (30 credits)
EJ315023S Project Management for Technologists
EJ315062S Advanced Computer Aided Design
EJ215041S Design Methods and Technology Project
EJ215039S Computer Aided Solid Modelling
EJ215996S Independent Learning Module
EJ315035S Computer Aided Engineering
EJ330999D Final Project
EJ330014S Innovative Design and Manufacture
EJ330017S Virtual Environments
EJ315042S Exhibition
BSc (Hons)
Computer Aided Visualisation
Please ensure changes are made to existing version 2; 14/10/08 i.e.
6a. Delete.
23.1 (totalling 105 credits)
23.3 Remove Level 3 ‘Entrepreneurship’ module as not approved.
BSc (Hons)
Computing and Information
Systems
22.3 Correct title ‘Object Oriented C++’.
23.3 Remove Level 3 ‘Entrepreneurship’ module as not approved.
FdSc
E-Commerce
Please ensure changes are made to existing version with correct codes.
Helen Sismey, Technical Officer
Quality Assurance Division, Academic Office
15 May 2009
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Quality Assurance Division, Academic Office
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