BSc (Hons) Computing modules
Networks and Systems Administration
Year 1 core modules (ICT and networks)
- Computer and Mobile Technologies
- Introduction to Networks and Computer Security
- Rapid Development Tools
- Systems Design and Databases
Year 1 core modules (Computer science)
- Introduction to Networks and Computer Security
- Java Programming or C++ programming
- Systems Design and Databases
Year 1 core modules (Games programming)
Year 1 core modules (Software development and networks)
- Introduction to Networks and Computer Security
- Java Programming
- Rapid Development Tools
- Systems Design and Databases
- Web Development
Year 2 core modules (ICT and networks)
Year 2 core modules (Computer science)
Year 2 core modules (Games programming)
Year 2 core modules (Software development and networks)
- Advanced Java Programming
- Cloud and Web Services
- Enterprise Project
- Networks and Communications
- Rapid Development Tools
Final-year core modules (ICT and networks)
Final-year core modules (Computer science)
Final-year core modules (Games programming)
Final-year core modules (Software development and networks)
- Advanced Database Systems
- Advanced Networks
- Computing Project
- ICT Service Management
- Web Optimisation Strategy
Modules offered may vary.
We introduce you to the key aspects of network and systems administration. This includes a study of current network filing systems, user account issues including account setting up (bulk and individual), generating IDs and passwords, password policies account administration, suspending accounts, changing quotas and passwords and issues associated with wireless networks.
The importance of secure storage and backup of user data is addressed, along with other maintenance issues, network management issues and network performance monitoring.
The significance of licenses and legality (or otherwise) of user software is investigated, as are policies on network and account security, viruses, and attack by hackers (D.O.S.) and spammers. Finally, some of the ethical and moral concerns surrounding account privacy are investigated.