Category: MSISS Year 1 Core

CSU11012 Introduction to Programming II

(Semester 2, 5 ECTS) This course introduces students to the object-oriented approach to program design and teaches them how to write programs in an object-oriented language (in this case Java). Students also have the opportunity to reinforce their problem solving and programming skills by developing solutions to programming problems and implementing those solutions as object-based programs.

CSU11011 Introduction to Programming I

(Semester 1, 5 ECTS) This module provides an introductory course in computer programming. This course takes a practical approach to teaching the fundamental concepts of computer programming with a strong emphasis on tutorial and laboratory work and is an important vehicle for developing students’ analytical and problem-solving skills. This module aims to give students an understanding of how computers can be employed to solve real-world (albeit small) problems.

STU11002 – Statistical Analysis I

(Semester 2, 5 credits) An introduction to basic statistical concepts. Students will learn how to explain basic statistical theory, apply the techniques to data and describe and interpret the results of their analyses in a detailed fashion. R studio will be used to analyse data.

STU11001 – Software Applications I

(Semester 1, 5 ECTS) The purpose of this module is to provide an introduction to the practical uses of computer applications particularly in the area of spreadsheets, web page design and development, and programming language.