Computer Science BSc
Welcome to the Computer Science BSc Programme
Team
Alethe Bailey – Senior Lecturer in Computing, passionate about the ethical use of computer science and data and the creative use of computer science and applications to design, develop and deploy digital artefacts to solve real-world problems.
Andrew Csizmadia – leads the Computing programme at Newman University, which includes BSc in Computer Science. His research interests include software engineering, human-computer interaction, robotics and cybersecurity.
Brief Summary
In Semester One of the BSc Computer Science programme, you will study the following three modules to provide you with a secure understanding of the foundations of computer science:
Developing as a Computer Scientist: In this module, you will develop an understanding of the ethical, professional and legal issues related to computer science.
You will debate current computing topics from an ethical perspective, examine academic literature associated with these topics and develop your academic writing style. This module will be assessed via a portfolio of tasks.
Programming for a Computer Scientist: In this module, you will develop and sharpen your programming skills as you learn the practical art and craft of programming by solving a series of increasing problems that are more complex.
Solutions will be coded in Python using different programming constructs, data structures, and programming paradigms. You will be assessed through individual programming tasks and a small group project.
Web Development: In this module, you will have the opportunity to be proficient with tools and techniques used to create content accessed across a variety of mobile, tablet and desktop devices reliant on current client-side technologies.
You will identify the core technologies that comprise the Internet and the World Wide Web and their impact on online content development. You will be assessed by creating a website and a technical report.
Pre-Course Reading
During August and September, you will find the following pre-course activities beneficial:
You will find it beneficial to read Professor Paul Curzon’s blog series on Learning to Learn (to Program). After you have read each tip that Paul provides, reflect on that tip and record what each tip means to you.
Discover the fundamentals of programming with Python by working your way through the programming projects in the interactive ebook Fundamentals of Python Programming.
Planned Online Meetings
Host: Alethe Bailey
Wednesday 6th September 2023, 10:00 – 11:00
Wednesday 13th September 2023, 10:00 – 11:00
Timetable information
Semester 1
Tuesdays 11.00 – 14.00 and 15.00 – 17.00
Thursdays 15.00 – 17.00
Full details of your individual academic timetable will be available via your university email calendar after you have completed online enrolment and set up your student login.
Here are the dates and times during our welcome week when your teaching team will be expecting you on campus for welcome activity. Come to main reception and the welcome mentors will get you to the correct rooms:
- 20.09.23 10-1 JU011
Even if your course team are not expecting you to be in during Welcome Week on Tuesday 19th September, we strongly encourage you to come in and participate in our Student Union Fresher’s Fair.
Running between 10am and 3pm, it will give you a great insight into the Student Union, its societies and its engagement with community groups and employers. You can find out more at Newman Students’ Union – Your Voice.