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Student Programme Handbook 2008 Bachelor of Information Technology
IT214 - Advanced Programming Using Object Oriented Language
Students will develop expertise in object oriented programming, specifically through the use of an object
oriented computer language in response to real world business problems. This paper is based on students’
experience in learning advanced features of an industry standard language and using it to develop
efficient, modern software development methods. In the past C++ and Java have been the languages of
choice.
IT218 - Special Topic 2
This elective paper will allow students to carry out research into a Special Topic in Information
Technology. Students will present a research proposal and will negotiate objectives, learning plan,
assessment criteria and time frame with a supervising lecturer / Head of Department.
IT219 - Unspecified Credits
This paper is intended to act as a repository for “unspecified credits” where the student undertakes
courses from outside the B.InfoTech. Up to 20 credits of these may normally be used (unless the student
already holds a degree). Any course that is recognised as contributing to a degree may be used for these
credits. The contribution to a student’s credit count will be calculated on the basis of EFTS contribution
of the external paper (ie 0.166 EFTS = 20 credits).
IT220 – Introduction to C++: Programming for Games
This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of game design and programming. Students will
explore computer games from the early days of the industry to the latest releases. Students will learn a
variety of important programming techniques that are useful not only in games programming, but in all
application development. Using C++, students will implement a number of classic games, and design and
build their own original 2D action game.
IT221 - Microprocessors
This course will provide students with the skills essential to the application of computer systems
programming at assembler level using an industry standard microcontroller with special reference to
system architecture.
IT224 – Web Programming
Provides students with a thorough introduction to modern techniques for adding programmed behaviours
to web pages. The course will include a review of basic network architecture and the currently supported
HTML dialect. It will present a variety of languages and applications adding dynamic graphics, etc. As
this is a rapidly changing field, the contents and tools will be regularly reviewed and updated as required
discipline currency.
IT301 - Project
The project is the culmination of the Bachelor of Information Technology. The students carry out
advanced project work in the area of IT such as to apply skills learnt in the BIT. The students work with
an external client. Students should demonstrate vigour, competence, creativity and professionalism.
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