BSc non-Hons Information Technology

morgans303

I noticed there's a Mathematics module on this course.
Does anyone know which types of maths? I'm trying to prepare in advance.

PhilipMarlowe

First semester in Y1 (for me in 2010) was linear algebra, 2x2 matrices, Population dynamics, linear programming, Logic and some financial maths. Small bit of Excel practical work.
Semester 2 was statistics, regression, more financial maths and more excel work.

OMARS_COMING_

Is it a tough course over all can anyone tell me? Also a rough guide to how many hours a week the course is roughly?

jos22

OMARS_COMING_ wrote: »

Is it a tough course over all can anyone tell me? Also a rough guide to how many hours a week the course is roughly?

nope it pretty straight forward course.

counterpointaud

If you don't have much of a background in maths (I didn't) then you will definitely benefit from brushing up on Matrices, Boolean Logic, and Statistical Analysis. These are the areas I found the most difficult in semester 1 (2011/2012).

But no, the course is not especially difficult, and the hours aren't too bad. Maybe two full days a week.

cocoshovel

Have applied for this. But to be honest, I really dont want to work in I.T or study it for the next 3 years. then again I have nothing else lined up to do aside from I.T related courses Im unsure if Ill either do this and see how I get on, possibly drop out before the year is out, or just sit on my arse for the next year.

I love computers...as a hobby, but I dont think its the road I want to go down.

What kind of things does this course entail? Much programming? Flash? Networking? I know what it says on the website but it doesnt specify exactly what kind of things you will be doing. It should also be noted that me and maths = BIG no. I can hardly add or subtract in my head :P

counterpointaud

cocoshovel wrote: »

Have applied for this. But to be honest, I really dont want to work in I.T or study it for the next 3 years. then again I have nothing else lined up to do aside from I.T related courses Im unsure if Ill either do this and see how I get on, possibly drop out before the year is out, or just sit on my arse for the next year.

I love computers...as a hobby, but I dont think its the road I want to go down.

What kind of things does this course entail? Much programming? Flash? Networking? I know what it says on the website but it doesnt specify exactly what kind of things you will be doing. It should also be noted that me and maths = BIG no. I can hardly add or subtract in my head :P

It's pretty broad in some ways and pretty specific in others. What I mean by that is that there are quite academic modules about the role of IT in modern business, and there are modules specifically focused on one object-oriented programming language (currently Java).

There are also modules like Critical Thinking which have nothing to do with IT per se, and elements of the maths modules (like financial maths) which are useful outside of IT work. The first semester also involves learning some MS Office stuff (Word, Excel, Acces) but they are all approached from the context of different modules (Word in document management, Excel in maths, Access in Systems Analysis) so it is much better than your typical IT course on that regard IMO.

Web Design is covered also, you will need to learn some basic HTML and CSS, and possibly Javascript in the first year. The following years (I think) continue to focus on programming (client side, and some server) but become increasingly business orientated. I want to focus on software development so I am changing from IT yr 1 to Software Systems Dev yr 2 this semester.

All in all I think the course is of value for anyone who plans on working in any environment which relies on IT in some regard. Which is pretty much everything these days.