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Group4ComputingADVANCED LEVELThe Advanced level course is focused onthe theoretical aspects of hardware, softwareand JAVA programming.This syllabus is ideal for those studentswho wish to further their knowledge ofthe various aspects of the Computingdiscipline possibly with the intention offollowing any undergraduate degree programmethrough detailed knowledge ofthe technical aspects of ICT.By the end of the course, students willbe expected to have mastered the JAVAlanguage sufficiently well to submit aproject, as specified by MATSEC.INTERMEDIATE LEVELImportant detailsÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜ6 hours of lectures per week2 hours practical per week1 hour tutorial per weekA College-based projectcarries 20% of the finalMATSEC examination markA grade 3 or better at SEClevel, preferably with a goodbackground in programmingis recommendedSubject CoordinatorMs R. Galea roberta.galea@um.edu.mt www.jc.um.edu.mt/citThe Intermediate level course isintended to give a basic understandingof the theory and techniques used inComputing. It covers a good part of theMATSEC Advanced level Computingsyllabus, without going into much detailas is expected at Advanced level.Important detailsÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜ2 hours of lectures per week1 hour practical per weekThe aim of the course is to providestudents with a basic knowledge of theJAVA programming language.Students will be able to use aprogramming language and basicapplication packages in practicalsituations.A College-based project carries 20% of the final MATSECexamination markA grade 3 or better at SEC level, preferably with a good background inprogramming is recommended68 69