BSC (Honours) in Computer Science (B.Sc. in Computer Information Systems/Computer Game Development/Mobile Communications and Security)

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Program Description

The Computer Systems program at UL aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to become a successful and effective computer professional.

Many advanced and highly sophisticated software-intensive systems underpin the modern world. For example, software-based systems play an important role in all kinds of systems, including smart cities, smart homes, social networks, manufacturing, finance, education, medicine, transportation, and entertainment.

On completion of the programme, graduates go on to a variety of interesting and rewarding software careers based in large and small organisations, in industry, in research and in education and training. As always, the main focus of this course is on the underlying principles of software development and their application to modern software development practices. In particular, we want you to secure a firm and lasting intellectual foundation that will enable you to acquire new and specific technical skills throughout your career. The course is designed to provide you with ample opportunities to learn and apply knowledge in small tutorials and practical groups.

Aims and objectives of the Computer Information Systems programme

Develop the skills necessary to analyze a wide range of problems.
Provide a solid understanding of computer science theory and software development principles.
Be a competent professional in the fields of artificial intelligence and data science.
To develop social and communicative skills that will allow them to successfully to perform successfully in organizations and teams.
Develop a sense of professionalism that will help you apply your skills for the good of society.
The entry route to Computer Systems at UL is through LM121 Computer Science Common Entry.

Program Structure

YEAR 1

Semester 1

Representation and modeling
Introduction to programming
Fundamentals of Computer Science 1
Fundamentals of IT organization
Discrete Mathematics

Semester 2

Game modeling design
Software development
Fundamentals of Computer Science 2
Organization of the computer system
Computer Mathematics 2

YEAR 2

Semester 3

Object-oriented development
Operating systems
Database systems
Software testing and inspection
Software requirements and modeling

Semester 4

Intelligent systems
Event-driven scheduling
Data structures and algorithms
Computer Graphics
Statistics for Computing

YEAR 3

Semester 5

Cooperative education

Semester 6

Project management and practice
Professional problems in computer science
Mobile application development
Software development project
Machine learning: methods and applications

year 4

Semester 7

Computer systems project 1
System analysis and design
Advanced programming concepts and practices
Big Data Management and Security
Neural Computation

Semester 8

Computer systems project 2 (double weighting)
Software Design and Architecture
Programming language technology
Data processing

*Module availability may change from year to year.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must possess at the time of enrolment the prescribed Certificate of Completion (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include: two H5 (Higher Level) grades and four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or other language and English.
In the case of international candidates, the foreign equivalent is required. In addition, a degree officially translated into English will be required.
IELTS 6.5, with no less than 6 in any component (or its internationally recognised equivalent).