The module will further enhance the learner's skills in designing and developing object-oriented programs.

1. Introduce object-oriented design and the concepts of encapsulation, abstraction, inheritance, and polymorphism.
2. Design, implement, test, and debug simple programs using object-oriented concepts
3. Compare and contrast the notions of overloading and overriding methods in an object-oriented language.
4. Develop code that responds to exception conditions raised during execution.
5. Implement simple programs involving interfaces and abstract classes.
6. Explain, use, and modify source code which implements introductory sort and search algorithms.

Students will develop expertise in applying calculus to curve description and its application to problem solving. The course will also include statistical analysis of data. The module is geared to providing students with the mathematical skills relevant for research and dissertation later in the course.

1. Apply calculus methods for optimisation and rate of change
2. Calculate probability of an event and establish number of permutations possible
3. Use a variety of methods to explore, summarise and present data.
4. Use inferential statistical models to analyse data and make predictive estimation

To introduce the learner to network standards and technologies in order to design and modify data networks.

1. Analyse and Evaluate the OSI model and the TCP/IP suite.
2. Evaluate and recognise the role of internetwork ing device technology in a LAN.
3. Configure, test and troubleshoot Switches as part of a Local Area Network.
4. Identify , analyse and evaluate the subnetting of a network.

To provide a basic skill-set which will enable the student to produce a simple game-type artefact using an industry standard Game Engine.

1. Critique the components of a game engine.
2. Use the various elements of an industry standard game engine IDE: scene editor and asset creation/storage; code editor ; debugger.
3. Write code in an engine- appropriate language, which will allow control of – and interactions between game objects.
4. Employ a game engine to create basic game artefacts ( e.g. collection game) .

To place the student in the world of narrative and explore its relationship with games. To introduce narrative structures and methods. To evaluate the relationship between games and narrative. To synthesis concepts from the games world with that of narrative. This module will encourage problem solving through language.

1. Write and revise a narrative based game treatment that demonstrates synthesis between game concepts and narrative concepts.
2. Write a narrative based story for a specific audience.
3. Write a comprehensive set of game rules that acknowledge the narrative structure.
4. Evidence comprehension of the process by delivery of a set of story boards for a 2D narrative based game world.

API Development will give the learner the skills to discover and utilize appropriate modern day APIs. It will enable the learner to design and develop advanced Graphical User Interfaces that connect to databases and respond to user events. Whilst the module has a particular emphasis on GUI and database APIs, it will also give the learner scope to discover and use new innovative APIs.

1. Design, write, test and modify , event driven Graphic al User Interfaces making use of appropriate classes from the Java API.
2. Evidence comprehension of the Model View Controller Design Pattern .
3. Use a subset of classes from the Java API to create programs that connect to databases.
4. Discover and utilize new innovative classes in class libraries.

This module aims to develop an understanding of algorithms and data structures commonly required by computer applications.

1. Describe, analyse, and apply stack, queue, list, tree, hash, and graph data structures.
2. Use big O to determine relative efficiencies of algorithms and construct empirical tests to verify and tabulate efficiencies.
3. Explain, implement, and apply recursive algorithms.
4. Choose and apply appropriate data structures to solve particular application problems.

The module will explore both the theorical and practical implementation of objects and structures relevant to relational and non-relational database systems. Transaction management, database administration, and query optimisation, will be examined and applied.

1. Develop database objects and structures applicable to relational and non- relational database s .
2. Illustrate t ransaction m anagement t echniques in a DBMS.
3. Examine and apply query optimisation concepts.
4. A pply administration and security concepts relating to database systems.
5. Examine and discuss recent database technologies and trends .

To equip the learner with the knowledge required to build 2D games using a games engine. Practical emphasis will be on 2D platformers, but other types may also be considered, e.g. top-down shooters.

1. Create animated sprites.
2. Manipulate and control game entities using combinations of code, physics and colliders.
3. Build levels for 2D tile based side-scrolling worlds.
4. Procedurally generate a grid of elements.
5. Build user-interface elements.
6. Incorporate sounds into a game.
7. Design and create a Game Manager to manage the game state and logic.

To place the student in an iterative, number based, game design environment. To encourage rapid and iterative game design processes. To make physical the sometimes abstract nature of the game world. To explore the temporal, spatial, logical and entertainment aspects of games through physical board games.

1. Evidence understanding and application of iterative design practices
2. Write a comprehensive set of game rules
3. Evidence complex numeracy and problem solving skills
4. Evidence iterative and critical thinking through the production of board game concepts and assets
5. Evidence comprehension of the game world by production of physical board games

This module will consolidate the skills learned in this and earlier programming modules. It will enable the learner to gain extensive experience in designing, implementing, testing and refactoring a substantial data management application using techniques appropriate to a DevOps environment where appropriate. They will examine a range of Design Patterns and use them where appropriate. The module has particular emphasis on writing code that adheres to clean coding principles.

1. Design, implement, test and debug a n application that serialize s and deserialize s objects .
2. Apply automated testing and test-driven development to validate and verify the quality of their applications . 
3. R ecognize , describe, and utilize appropriate Design P atterns .
4. Read, interpret and refactor code using clean coding principles.
5. Efficiently employ version control tools to support the development of multi-version programs.  
6. Develop applications that run different threads of control.

Object oriented analysis and design is concerned with the preparation and management of the requirements specification for a software system. An industry standard modelling technique supported by CASE technology will then be employed to represent these requirements.

1. Compare alternative approaches to the systems development life cycle.
2. Design data gathering techniques as part o f requirements elicitation.
3. Identify and document requirements.
4. Appraise and evaluate UML.
5. Apply the use of CASE technology to model a system using UML.

The objective of this module is to provide the student writer with a detailed exposure to the general process of academic writing and to then relate this general process to the specific process of writing an academic report in the computing domain.

1. Develop a research specification which includes a research question and corresponding thesis,
2. Gather, evaluate and synthesise high quality evidence to support their thesis,
3. Plan and implement a writing strategy which is logically and rhetorically correct for the writing task
4. Critically review and revise initial drafts of the document against the research specification, againstthe conventions of academic writing and against the usual standards of grammar and style.

To equip the learner with the knowledge, tools and techniques required to build an interactive game-based 3D level.

1. Build fully-formed 3D assets using textures, materials and shaders.
2. Establish convincing physical behaviour via the identification and use of combinations of rigidbodies , colliders, joints and character controllers.
3. Import the learners own 3D models into a scene .
4. Create realistic lighting and shadows
5. Control the 3D environment using appropriate scripts .
6. Incorporate middleware AI techniques such as navigation meshes and ray-casting.
7. Produce complete , interactive 3D game-based scene s .

To introduce the student to the fundamental concepts that underpin three dimensional modelling using a GUI. To introduce the student to advanced 3D development technologies and software. To develop basic skills in the production of three-dimensional models.

1. Evidence basic competencies in surface modelling methods the 3D space through the production of 3D models.
2. Evidence competency in the use of three dimensional modelling using Turning, transform and Deform techniques.
3. Assign appropriate colour and texture attributes to a model surfaces .
4. Evidence ability to deliver 3D assets into a middleware application.

The student will learn both the theoretical concepts underpinning vulnerabilities and also how to implement remediation strategies in a modern object oriented programming language.

1. Evaluate the issues involved in designing, developing and implementing a secure application.
2. Evaluate security vulnerabilities and propose solutions for a security-conscious environment.
3. Develop memory management techniques, evaluate problems and discuss strategies and practical solutions to these issues in a modern object oriented programming language.
4. Discuss future trends in the field of software security.

This module is designed to teach the essential skills students need to make effective contributions and to have an immediate impact on the accomplishment of projects in which they are involved. Students will learn techniques required to plan, manage and control projects

1. Compare and contrast different approaches to project management.
2. Apply risk management techniques.
3. Appraise techniques used to esti mate project cost and duration .
4. Prepare graphical representations to plan and control a project.
5. Compare and contrast team organisations and select a suitable organisation based on project characteristics .

This module will examine data analysis strategies and methods and the importance of data and business intelligence to an organisation. It will introduce the use of a statistical programming language and the evaluation of methods required to pre-process, condition and extract data prior to evaluation. Furthermore, the learner will develop an understanding of how to select and implement data analytic techniques, generate insight and interpret data visualisations.

1. Identify suitable data sources for an assigned use case and evaluate pertinence of captured data.
2. Manage datasets and evaluate content for pre-processing, conditioning and extraction.
3. Apply data analytic techniques to derive insight and value from datasets.
4. Analyse the importance of data analytics in deriving insight for business intelligence.
5. Critically appraise data analytics technologies and techniques across a broad range of use cases.
6. Apply research, information gathering, critical analysis, design and implementation techniques appropriately and effectively

The module will provide students with experience that closely approximates a real-world commercial project. Students will analyse, design, develop, implement and test an application. The module will also enable students to develop confidence in being able to work and contribute as part of a team.

1. Select and specify a project .
2. Produce a requirements specification to industry standards.
3. Implement the software system.
4. Demonstrate and document the software artefact.

Increasingly computer games incorporate realistic looking physical behaviours for their agents, whether they be rigid bodies, point masses or articulated figures. This module guides the students through the physical modelling processes for different scenarios, illustrating how physical principles become encoded as mathematical equations and how these equations can be used to drive animations of the motions involved by automatically calculating in-between positions for given bounding key frames. This is done using a combination of theoretical study and practical application. Interpolation curves will also be discussed due to their ubiquity in games design and animation. A games engine will be used to visualise the effects determined by mathematical equations.

1. Determine interpolations between points according to different mathematical cr iteria and use interpolation to produce parametric curves as well as in-between positions for animation between key frames.
2. Build realistic models for motion of particles moving under a gravitational force that satisfy Newtonian laws.
3. Animate collisions of particles realistically using Newtonian physics equations.
4. Incorporate more physically realistic force fields into the model for projectile motion.
5. Compute and analyse moments of inertia and angular momentum and rotational energy.
6. Produce a small game or animation built using the physical principles studied in cl ass with the aid of a games engine such as Unity.

To introduce the student to the fundamental concepts of texturing and animation using a GUI. To enhance 3D Modelling skills To develop basic skills in the production of textures. To develop basic skills in the appropriate animation system.

1. Evidence sophisticated and considered understanding of 3D modelling
2. Evidence basic competencies in texturing 3D models for games .
3. Evidence competency in the use of conventional IK animation tools.
4. Evidence ability to produce normal maps for 3D assets for use in a middleware application.