INS3002 - Systems Development Approaches

Field: INFORMATION SCIENCES
Co-ordinator: Debbie Alexander
Credit Value: 20
Level: 3
Timetable Slot: C2-C3
Pre-requisites: INS2030 or INS2021 or INS1009
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Exam: 50% Coursework: 50%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Business Computing Systems mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for: BSc Business Computing Systems 4 Year Extended;
Designated for: BA Business Information Systems; BSc Business Computing; BA Business Information Systems Top-Up; BSc Business Computing Top-Up; BA Electronic Commerce Top Up; BSc Business Computing Systems; BSc Business Computing Systems Top Up;
Description:
This module develops further the concepts learned in the pre-requisites at level 5 by placing analysis and design techniques and approaches into context. The module will explore alternative approaches to requirements capture and specification, and to development models (e.g. "hard v soft", "rapid v waterfall"). The module will give guidance on how to map these development models onto organisational situations. A feature of this module is that it will develop an understanding of the importance of "softer" skills in systems development, and experience in applying them.

INS3004 - Information Systems Management

Field: INFORMATION SCIENCES
Co-ordinator: Sheila Guilford
Credit Value: 20
Level: 3
Timetable Slot: C1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Exam: 50% Coursework: 50%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Business mj, jt, mn; Business Computing Systems mj, jt , mn
Compulsory for: BA Financial Information Management; BA Business Information Systems; BA Electronic Business; BA Business Information Systems Top-Up; BSc Business Computing Part-Time; BA Business Information Systems Part-Time; BA Electronic Commerce Top Up; BA Business Information Systems Top-Up (Afternoon/Evening); BA Electronic Business Top Up; BA Hons Business Information Systems 4 Year Extended;
Designated for: BA Financial Services; BSc Business Computing; BA Business And Management; BA Business Studies; BA Accounting And Finance; BSc Business Computing Top-Up; BA Management;
Description:
Much information systems literature now predicts that senior IS managers will have a business background given an increasing emphasis on the use of IS to gain competitive competitive advantage, and the human and communication aspects of the role. This module is concerned with information systems from a managerial perspective, and considers the management and organisational issues involved in using information technology for business transformation. Students will develop an understanding of the methods for evaluating information systems, and the important role of SIS managers and IT professionals in work and society.

INS3009 - Strategic Information Systems Planning

Field: INFORMATION SCIENCES
Co-ordinator: Susan Bailey
Credit Value: 20
Level: 3
Timetable Slot: D1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Exam:60% Coursework:40%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for:
Compulsory for: BA Business Information Systems; BA Business Information Systems Top-Up; BSc Business Computing Part-Time; BA Business Information Systems Part-Time; BA Electronic Commerce Top Up; BA Hons Business Information Systems 4 Year Extended;
Designated for: BA Electronic Business;
Description:
This module will develop students' ability to use a framework for analysing a business organisation and its environment, in order to plan for effective long-term information management and processing. Students will use the framework to prepare a range of strategic options from which a strategy appropriate to a given situation will be selected.

INS3011 - Advanced Databases

Field: INFORMATION SCIENCES
Co-ordinator: C Morrell
Credit Value: 20
Level: 3
Timetable Slot: A1-A2
Pre-requisites: INS2014
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Exam: 50% Coursework: 50%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Business Computing Systems mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for: BSc Business Computing; BSc Business Computing Top-Up;
Designated for: BA Business Information Systems; BA Electronic Business; BA Business Information Systems Top-Up; BA Electronic Commerce Top Up; BSc Business Computing Systems; BSc Business Computing Systems Top Up;
Description:
Advanced Databases draws on the fundamental concepts and skills established in the pre-requisites. The module assumes that students have a functional knowledge of extended rational database modelling and creation using standardised tools such as Entity Rational Models (ERMs) and Structured Query Language (SQL). The module focuses on three main areas; advanced querying such as query optimisation, PL/SQL for increased functionalityand database administration. Database administration will include topics such as creation and management of users and associated security issues, transaction and concurrency control, indexing techniques and distributed databases. The module employs industry standard software to achieve the maximum economic saleability of our students.

INS3011E - Advanced Databases - (Evening)

Field: INFORMATION SCIENCES
Co-ordinator: Steve Pymount
Credit Value: 20
Level: 3
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: INS2014 or INS2008
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework 40% Exam 60%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for:
Compulsory for: BA Business Information Systems Top-Up (Afternoon/Evening);
Designated for: BA Business Information Systems Top-Up;
Description:
The student will already have knowledge of the basic functions of a Database Management Systems, from one of the pre-requisite modules. They will also have experience of processing a relational database using one of the query languages such as SQL. This module builds on this knowledge by addressing complex database managment issues, and by considering current advances in database technology. At the time of writing, the latter would include Object- Oriented Database Management Systems, the processing of multimedia data and the emergence of more intelligent database software.

INS3012 - Business Decision Support Systems

Field: INFORMATION SCIENCES
Co-ordinator: D Case
Credit Value: 20
Level: 3
Timetable Slot: W1-W2
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of a level 5 Programming module
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Exam: 60% Coursework: 40%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for:
Compulsory for: BSc Business Computing; BSc Business Computing Top-Up;
Designated for:
Description:
The foundation of business advantage in the new economy is knowledge- intensive decision making at all levels. This module deals with the fundamentals of business process representation and reasoning involving Business Logics and Models at operational, tactical and strategic levels. This includes the theory of expert systems and knowledge discovery applied to business applications, e.g. in new product development and strategic options generations and analysis.

INS3013 - Human Computer Interaction

Field: INFORMATION SCIENCES
Co-ordinator: Sheila Guilford
Credit Value: 20
Level: 3
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: INS2015 or INS2013
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Exam: 50% Coursework: 50%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for:
Compulsory for: BA Electronic Business; BA Business Information Systems Top-Up (Afternoon/Evening); BA Electronic Business Top Up; BA Hons Business Information Systems 4 Year Extended;
Designated for: BA Business Information Systems; BSc Business Computing; BA Business Information Systems Top-Up; BSc Business Computing Top-Up; BA Electronic Commerce Top Up;
Description:
The discipline of human-computer interaction systematically applies knowledge about both human and machine capabilities and limitations in order to enhance or augment human ability. Thsi module develops theories, concepts, models and frameworks for the development of quality interaction between people and computer systems, building on the fundamental principles of Human Computer Interaction introduced in the pre-requisite modules. This module ensures that the student has a thorough understanding of the complexity of the user-machine relationship and why it is so important to ensure that the developed system fits the user needs and expections. The module will also concentrate on design knowledge and the way in which such knowledge is created.

INS3016 - Advanced Programming

Field: INFORMATION SCIENCES
Co-ordinator: Kamaran Fathulla
Credit Value: 20
Level: 3
Timetable Slot: A1
Pre-requisites: INS2013
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Business Computing Systems mj, mj, mn
Compulsory for: BSc Business Computing; BSc Business Computing Top-Up;
Designated for: BA Electronic Business;
Description:
In earlier software development modules, students will have gained experience at foundation level in a range of programming languages and environments. This module seeks to enrich that experience by introducing further advanced programming paradigms and implementation. In particular, this module will focus on developing advanced web applications using an object-oriented programming environment such as Java. In addition to this other advanced frameworks of programming are also considered.

INS3016IN - Advanced Programming Approaches

Field: INFORMATION SCIENCES
Co-ordinator: Kamaran Fathulla
Credit Value: 20
Level: 3
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: INS2013
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for:
Compulsory for: BSc Business Computing Top-Up;
Designated for:
Description:
In earlier software development modules, students will have gained experience in a limited range of programming languages and environments. This moudle seeks to broaden that experience by introducing further programming paradigms and implementation languages. In particular, this module will review the current trends in Web-based programming and the tools and technologies behind these developments. In addition, some trends in software development, regarded as away from the mainstream, will be considered.

INS3029 - Project Management: Managerial Perspectives

Field: INFORMATION SCIENCES
Co-ordinator: Susan Bailey
Credit Value: 20
Level: 3
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Examination: 50% Coursework: 50%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for Business Computing Systems mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for: BA Hons Business Information Systems 4 Year Extended; BSc Construction Management Top Up; BSc Business Computing Systems 4 Year Extended;
Designated for: BSc Business Computing; BA Business Information Systems; BA Financial Services; BA Accounting And Finance; BA Business Studies; BA Financial Information Management; BSc Business Computing Systems; BSc Business Computing Top-Up; BSc Business Computing Systems Top Up;
Description:
With so much emphasis on project work in commercial and industrial environments a good grasp of project management as a whole is a vital requirement for all graduates of business, management, and computing. Project management is especially significant where technological and technical content are involved. This module aims to provide the student with advanced theoretical background and the breadth of view to plan, control and manage a project. The teaching method is tutor-led with extensive use of case studies and exercises. The module will review project management techniques and methodologies as well as risk, estimation, contracts and human factors. This will enable the student to put theory into practice using real project scenarios.

INS3031 - Business Intelligence

Field: INFORMATION SCIENCES
Co-ordinator: Kamaran Fathulla
Credit Value: 20
Level: 3
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Business Computing Systems mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for: BSc Business Computing Systems 4 Year Extended;
Designated for: BSc Business Computing Systems Top Up; BSc Business Computing Systems;
Description:
Accurate, current, actionable information is one of the most important competitive tools a company can have. Business Intelligence (BI) is a broad topic of applications and technologies for gathering, storing, visualising, analysing and providing access to data to make better business decisions. This module provides the link between business and IT, it considers enabling technologies and infrastructures needed to synthesise valuable information to provide companies and businesses with a competitive edge in a highly competitive market.

INS3032 - Consultancy And Development Project

Field: INFORMATION SCIENCES
Co-ordinator: Julia Vernon
Credit Value: 20
Level: 3
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: Any 2 Stage 2 INS modules
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Compulsory for: Business Computing Systems mj Designated for: Busines s Computing jt, mn
Compulsory for: BSc Business Computing Systems Top Up; BSc Business Computing Systems; BSc Business Computing Systems 4 Year Extended;
Designated for:
Description:
This module provides the opportunity for you to undertake a project within a consultancy situation. Working either individually, or taking responsibility for specific tasks within a group, you will work towards a negotiated set of outcomes. This would normally involve a real-world client, for example a local charity with a requirement for a website.

INS4003 - Business Computing Systems Joint Dissertation

Field: INFORMATION SCIENCES
Co-ordinator: M Morrell
Credit Value: 20
Level: 3
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: Any 2 level 5 INS modules
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Business Computing Systems jt
Compulsory for:
Designated for:
Description:
This module is designed as a joint module to be taken with a comparable module from a different subject. Combined this provides an opportunity for students to complete a 40 credit cross discipline dissertation/project. This module is available to students registered for a joint award in two subjects. Combined with the co-requisite module in the second subject, this represents a joint venture on a topic, theme or issue applicable to both subjects studied. The aim of this module is to draw together a number of paths students have developed throughout their university education, drawing on their experience to develop an extended piece of work.
Restrictions: Cannot be taken with INS4008 and and must be taken with the joint dissertation/project module from a second subject.

INS4008 - Project Linked Is Dissertation

Field: INFORMATION SCIENCES
Co-ordinator: Julia Vernon
Credit Value: 20
Level: 3
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: Any two stage 2 INS modules
Co-requisites: INS3032
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for Business Computing Systems mj, jt
Compulsory for: BSc Business Computing Systems; BSc Business Computing Systems 4 Year Extended; BSc Business Computing Systems Top Up;
Designated for:
Description:
This module is designed to be interrelated with a live consultancy project. The dissertation directly relates to the project developed in the co-requisite. The report represents the academic underpinning and documentation of the web based build. The aim of the module is to draw together a number of paths students have developed throughout their university education, drawing on their experience to develop an extended peice of research.
Restrictions: Must not be taken with INS4003

INS4009 - Consultancy And Development Project

Field: INFORMATION SCIENCES
Co-ordinator: Julia Vernon
Credit Value: 20
Level: 3
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: INS2013
Co-requisites: INS4008
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for Business Computing Systems mj
Compulsory for:
Designated for:
Description:
Web development brings together a diverse range of skills, and is most usually carried out by a group of people working on different aspects of the build. This module simulates a small consultancy; students will work in groups, combining their areas of interest and expertise to create a prototype website. Skills of teamwork, project management and client liaison will be developed. Students will contribute in a number of ways to the process, and in addition they will take a major role in a particular aspect of the project, which will be negotiated individually and which will link to the research and reflective analysis undertaken for the Dissertation module. **AVAILABLE 2009/10**
Restrictions: Must not be counted with INS4001 or INS4003