Jason 
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FOUNDATION DEGREE in SCIENCE FDSc IN COMPUTING (SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT) 
 
im about 99% certain im getting on this course jus wanna know what others think of it 
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Jason 
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Jason 
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Course: FOUNDATION DEGREE in SCIENCE FDSc IN COMPUTING (SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT)  
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September 2 1/2 years, Full-time  Ballymena    
 
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Awarding Body: UU and Validated by UU  
 
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Course Aim: • To provide a sufficiently broad education in Computing to ensure that degree holders are well equipped to make an immediate contribution to the industry, and engage in further career enhancement. The programme includes an industrial placement of eight months.  
 
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Course Contents: Year 1, Semester 1 • Programming • Databases • Computer Architecture Year 1, Semester 2 • Programming 2 • Systems Analysis and Design • Communications and Networks (CISCO) Year 2, Semester 1 • Programming 3 • Professional Issues • Internet Technologies • Systems Development (Microsoft) Year 2, Semester 2 • Programming 4 • Software Engineering Management Year 2, Semester 3 • Industrial Placement  
 
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Additional Special Features: JAVA is the primary programming language Industry Certification courses (CISCO and Microsoft) are incorporated into the syllabus.  
 
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Assessment Methods:   
 
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Qualification Attainable: FDSc Computing (Software Development) Progression Progression from the award may take the form of either a career as a professional within the computing industry or the subsequent pursuit of a higher-level academic qualification. Subject to performance, successful students can enhance their Foundation Degree to an Honours Degree in Computing Science at the University of Ulster (Coleraine) in a further 1 1/2 years study   
 
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Entry Requirements: Normally 10 points at A-Level or equivalent vocational qualification.   
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Jason 
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Registered: 5th Aug 03
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any1?
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kerzo 
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Registered: 10th Nov 02
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pretty much a half degree isnt it? I am goign to do computer science at j'town
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