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software quality aspect is then covered in Software Quality Management
(DCO20402).
(e)
Database Systems
The database systems theme focuses on the analysis, design, and
implementation of computer systems for business. It begins with Database
Systems and Design (DCO20401) which provides the skills related to
database technology and database design. The administration issues are
covered in Database Administration (DCO20403) which then leads to indepth
database knowledge in networked environments in Advanced
Database Administration and Networking (DCO20405).
(f)
Computer Media
Web­based Multimedia Technology (DCO20202) serves the first course to
lead students to create sophisticated multimedia products using common
packages. Students take Object­Oriented Programming and Design
(DCO10105) in the same semester to build up their programming skills to
generate interactive objects. Students may selct as an elective course to
learn the knowledge and skills in developing computer games using game
engine in Computer Game Development (DCO10958) during the
subsequent year.
(g)
(h)
Professional Issues
Additional to the ability in developing computer­based systems, the
graduates from the programme are expected to be able to understand the
need to operate within an appropriate code of professional ethics and
conducts, in particular, the health, safety and security issues. The
application of these professional issues is facilitated through an
understanding of human behaviour in organisations. Professional Issues in
Computing (DCO20620) is responsible for teaching these knowledge and
concepts.
System Development Project
System Methodologies (DCO20611) offered in Semester A of Year 2
on user requirements, system analysis and design in a business setting. It
helps students in implementing their projects in the subsequent Semester.
Project Development (DCO20612) provides students with two main
opportunities: to work in a team, and to integrate and practise the system
development skills acquired in the programme. Although organised in
each individual student is primarily responsible for the planning control,
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