Computer Science, Prifysgol Cymru Aberystwyth University of Wales


CS10810 - Computing and Information


Brief Description

This module covers the role and impact of computing in the humanities. A range of techniques for storings, manipulating and accessing information on computers is examined. Skills in database management systems and other applications are developed.

Aims, Objectives, Syllabus, Booklist


Further Details

Number of lectures
24
Number of seminars/tutorials
0
Number of practicals
10 x 2 hours
Coordinator
Dr. Andy Ormsby
Other staff involved
Not yet known
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
CS10010 unless already taken or the student has equivalent knowledge and experience.
Incompatibilities
Not available to students who have taken A-level computing or equivalent.
Assessment
Assessed coursework - 50%
Written examination - 50%
Timing
This module is offered only in Semester 2

Aims

Futher details on this module are not yet available.

Objectives

Syllabus

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Booklist

The following should be consulted for different approaches or for further information

Nancy B. Stern and Robert A. Stern. Computing in the Information Age. John Wiley and Sons Inc, New York, 1993.

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Syllabus Syllabus

Nigel Hardy Departmental Advisor

nwh@aber.ac.uk

Dept of Computer Science, UW Aberystwyth (disclaimer)