​The module aims to:

​A. Knowledge and understanding

​​The aims of this module are to:

• Introduce students to the important field of Image Processing.
• Teach students the fundamental concepts related to image Representations and Enhancements.
• Impart to the students knowledge about Intensity Transformations and Spatial Domain Filtering.
• Introduce students to the concepts of 2-D Fourier Transform and the basics of Frequency Domain Filtering.
• Introduce students to the topics of Image Segmentation, Image Coding and their related techniques.
• Enable students to implement basic image processing algorithms using the Matlab Programming environment.
  

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A. Knowledge and understanding

On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

1. Basic image representation concepts.
2. Spatial domain image processing techniques of intensity transformation and filtering.
3. Frequency domain image processing techniques of filtering and masking.
4. Data reduction and image coding methods.
5. Basic image segmentation concepts and techniques.
   

B. Cognitive skills

On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Critically evaluate and suggest spatial domain processing techniques for image enhancement purposes.
2. Analyse and suggest appropriate frequency domain filtering techniques suitable for image processing tasks.
3. Critically interpret histogram data of images and suggest appropriate image processing techniques for image enhancement.
4. Analyze various image coding techniques and select the appropriate one for a particular task.
5. Evaluate and interpret image segmentation results.

C. Practical and professional skills

On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Apply skills and concepts from the course to develop practical image processing projects.
2. Develop, Interpret and Implement image enhancement techniques both in the spatial and frequency domains.
3. Perform Matlab simulations of practical image processing algorithms including image enhancement, coding and segmentation.​

D. Key transferable skills 

On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Apply the mathematical and algorithmic skills acquired in this course to other areas of study and work.
2. Carry out independent learning on topics related to image processing and computing.
3. Communicate ideas and concepts about image processing techniques effectively both in writing as well as in any group discussion or environment.​​

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• ​Provide the student with the knowledge, understanding, and skills needed to configure a LAN/WAN using Cisco equipment.
• Provide the student with hands-on experience of configuring networks.
  
  

​A. Knowledge and understanding

After studying the module the student will be able to:

1. Describe the role of protocol layers in data networks, and describe the devices and services used to support communications in data networks and the Internet 
2. Describe the importance of addressing and naming schemes at various layers of data networks in IPv4 and IPv6 environments
   
3. Describe Ethernet and basic switching concepts, as well as the operation of Cisco switches
   
4. Explain enhanced switching technologies such as VLANs, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), Per VLAN Spanning Tree Protocol (PVSTP), and 802.1q
   
5. Describe the purpose, nature, and operations of a router, routing tables, and the route lookup process
   
6. Describe how VLANs create logically separate networks and how routing occurs between them
   
7. Describe dynamic routing protocols, distance vector routing protocols, and link-state routing protocols
   
8. Describe the operations and benefits of access control lists (ACLs) Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Domain Name System (DNS), and Network Address Translation (NAT)

B. Cognitive skills

After studying the module the student will be able to:

1. Design, calculate, and apply subnet masks and addresses to fulfil given requirements in IPv4 and IPv6 network
2. Build simple Ethernet network using routers and switches
3. Troubleshoot and monitor networks​

C. Practical and professional skills

After studying the module the student will be able to:

1. Build a simple Ethernet network using routers and switches 
2. Use Cisco command-line interface (CLI) commands to perform basic router and switch configurations
3. Utilize common network utilities to verify small network operations and analyze data traffic
4.  Configure, monitor and troubleshoot: basic operations of a small switched network, static routing, default routing, basic operations of routers in a small routed network (RIPv1, RIPv2 and OSPF protocols (single-area OSPF)), VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, ACLs for IPv4 and IPv6, and NAT​

D. Key transferable skills 

After studying the module the student will be able to:

1. Build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes.
   
2. Configure and troubleshoot routers and switches, and resolve common issues with RIPv1, RIPv2, virtual LANs, and inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.​
   

• ​Provide the student with knowledge, understanding, and skills needed to configure a LAN/WAN using Cisco equipment.
• Provide the student with hands-on experience of configuring networks.
  
  

A. Knowledge and understanding

After studying the module the student will be able to:

1.  Describe the operations and benefits of the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
2. Describe the operations and benefits of link aggregation and Cisco VLAN Trunk Protocol (VTP)
3. Describe the operations and benefits of EtherChannel and HSRP. 
4. Explain the operations and benefits of Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) protocol (single-area OSPF and multi-area OSPF) 
5. Explain the operations and benefits of Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)
6.  Describe the different WAN technologies and their benefits
7.  Explain the operations and benefits of Standard and Extended Access control list (ACL).
8. xplain the common LAN security threats and how to mitigate them​
   

• ​​Provide knowledge to students about foundations of the internet and the mechanisms of web services and applications provisioning.
• Teach students about the cloud model and the associated resources of a cloud infrastructure.
• Impart knowledge to students about the business case for cloud and the different ways to distributing the cloud infrastructure.
• Create awareness in students concerning the various challenges involved in mobile application development and the combined use of mobile technology and cloud technology.
• Enable students to develop and deploy web services to an application server and perform exploration of toolkits for developing mobile applications.
  
  

​A. Knowledge and understanding

Knowledge and understanding of:

1. The different approaches to providing network applications and services including the architectures and protocols involved.
   
2. The security and legal issues related to the adoption and use of cloud services, data and applications.
3. The risks and benefits of adopting cloud and mobile technology for a range of business models.

​The student will learn the value of moving away from his/her desk and 'stepping out into the world' to involve potential users in his/her early design ideas for interactive products. It is all too easy to assume that other people think, feel and behave in the same way as the designer or developer, do. It is essential to take into account the diversity among users and their different perspectives and getting their feedback will help to avoid any errors and misunderstandings that may not have thought of. Involving users in the process is vital to creating great products and makes good business sense.

Through hands-on activities the student will work through the design process on a topic chosen by himself/herself (with tutor's guidance). The student will develop skills that will be important to him/her in a variety of employment settings – whether working as a developer as part of a large software development team, as a partner in a small start-up, or in some other role involved in the managing of, or decision making around interactive products that will be used by people

​A. Knowledge and understanding

After studying the module students will have knowledge and understanding of:

1. What interaction design is about and the importance of user centred design and methods that take into account activities and tasks, context of use and user experiences;
2.  The sensory, cognitive and physical capabilities of users and how these inform the design of interactive products;
3.  The process of interaction design including requirements elicitation, prototyping, evaluation and the need for iteration.
   

B. Cognitive skills

After studying the module students will be able to:

1.  Analyse and critique the design of interactive products;
2.  Select, adapt and apply suitable interaction design approaches and techniques towards the design of an interactive product;
3.  Construct prototypes for diverse purposes using appropriate materials or tools;
4.  Analyse and critique how interaction design activities have been conducted.​

C. Practical and professional skills

After studying the module students will be able to:

1. Define a suitable programme of user involvement that treats users ethically and fairly.
   

D. Key transferable skills 

After studying the module students will be able to:

1.  Construct and convey an argument from a variety of sources to persuade a non-specialist audience of the importance of user-centred design when designing interactive products;
2.  Communicate effectively about requirements, design, and evaluation activities relating to interactive products;
3. ​ To progress your own learning independently using materials and publications from a wide variety of sources.
   
   

​​To provide the students with an understanding of the fundamental concepts involved in natural and artificial intelligence (ASO, PSO, neural networks, evolutionary computing, robotics and genetic computing).​

​A. Knowledge and understanding

Upon completion of this module the student will gain knowledge and  understanding of:

1. The aims of, and motivations for, artificial intelligence;
2. The principal techniques used in traditional approaches to artificial intelligence, i.e. knowledge representation and search;
3. The four key principles of nouvelle AI: interaction, emergence, adaptation and selection;
4. The biological basis of modern techniques in AI;
5. Key concepts and methods in artificial neural networks;
6. Key concepts and methods in evolutionary computation.​

B. Cognitive skills

Upon completion of this module the student will be able to:

1. Analyse a problem in terms of its amenability to solution by various computational methods;
2. Formulate computational solutions to diverse problems;
3. Select and use appropriate mathematical representations for a range of problem solving systems;
4. Compare, contrast and evaluate competing approaches to computational problem solving and the simulation of intelligence;
5. Synthesise the main concepts of the module into a clear and critical view of the strengths, weaknesses and future direction of AI.​

C. Practical and professional skills

Upon completion of this module the student will be able to:

1. Analyse, design and evaluate computer simulations;
2. Construct computer systems using an appropriate tool;
3. Carry out experiments, with careful recording, analysis and evaluation of results;
4. Use basic research techniques​

D. Key transferable skills 

Upon completion of this module the student will be able to:

1. Apply appropriate computational problem-solving techniques to a range of problems;
2. Communicate computational ideas relating to AI in clear and concise written English;
3. Use appropriate graphical, logical and mathematical representations to characterize various types of AI system;
4. Exercise general numeracy and problem-solving skills​

​The module aims to provide an understanding of e-business and its associated technologies. The basics of online commerce will be introduced along with the elements that are particular to an electronic marketplace.

The module aims to provide students with:

1. An understanding and the nature of e-Commerce, recognize the business impact and potential of e-Commerce.
2. Basic understanding of internet technologies and network infrastructure.
3. Major business and revenue models and how to do marketing online, communicating with different market segments.
4. Strategies that business uses to improve purchasing, logistics and other support activities, including how Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) works.
5. Understanding key characteristics of different major auction types, strategies for web auction sites and auction-related businesses.
6. Web server basics, software for web servers and web server hardware.
7. Finding and evaluating web hosting services, basic and advance functions of e-commerce software.
8. Online security issues, security for communication channels between computers, networks and major servers offering web and e-commerce services.
9. The basic function of online payment systems, the use of payment cards in electronic commerce. History and function of electronic cash, including electronic wallets and other internet payment technologies and the banking industry.​
   
   

​A. Knowledge and understanding

On completion of the module students will be able to:

1. Discuss the relationships between e-business and technological developments on the Internet, familiarity with e-business models, B2B, B2C, C2C, comprehend Supply-Chain and Value-Chain concepts.
2. Describe a set of e-business models, relationships and strategic issues that arise from the deployment of e-business systems
3. Describe various revenue models and how to market on the web, and what e-marketers are doing in the real world.
4. Describe the function of protocols and standards used in data exchange
5. Describe various auction models; perform virtual communications and interacting with web portals.
6. Describe the use of HTML, XML, syntax, properties and processing of XML documents, DTDs and schemas
7. Describe the architecture, operation, standards, protocols, and technologies used in the construction, discovery, and use of web services.
8. Describe the key dimension of e-commerce security.
9. Describe the features of e-commerce payment systems in use.
   

B. Cognitive skills

On completion of the module students will be able to:

1. Relate the business with the technology opportunities and challenges afforded by e-business.
2. Critically evaluate an e-business strategy using a suitable framework, appropriate models and current terminology.
3. Construct a sound argument that makes use of an appropriate vocabulary with critical use of relevant supporting references.
4. Analyse design, develop, implement and manage secure e-commerce systems using a range of tools and techniques, across a range of business contexts to meet various stakeholders requirements.

C. Practical and professional skills

On completion of the module students will be able to:

1. Utilize the key protocols of the Internet (especially http, ftp and email), create and edit, HTML XML documents, basics of scripting languages such as PHP, able to create web based data driven applications.
2. Choose hardware and software, required for setting up e-commerce business.
3. Apply the various e-commerce models and on-line marketing, including auctions and web selling.
4. Compare the various on-line payment systems.
5. Utilize the various security mechanisms to protect e-commerce systems.
   

D. Key transferable skills 

On completion of the module students will be able to:

1. Plan, monitor and evaluate own learning and seek ways to improve the performance.
2. Develop secure, flexible, information and communication architectures that support the changing needs of the business.
3. ​Evaluate, and use information or data accurately in complex contexts.
   

​On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Undertake practical projects to solve problems in the area of ITC.
• Perform literature search on a selected topic of interest.
• Apply what they have learnt to plan a project and develop a deliverable.
• Produce project plans for successful undertaking of practical projects.
• Write a detailed project report and communicate their ideas clearly.
• Present their ideas and work formatively before an audience while progressing in their project.
• Present their findings, outcome and deliverable before an audience​
  

​A. Knowledge and understanding

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of the fundamental technical concepts and principles relevant to their project
2. Apply a systematic approach towards the practical implementation of their project
3. Plan a project while preparing a detailed schedule of the project tasks and milestones for 8 months.
   

B. Cognitive skills

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Identify and refine the goals and content of their project
2. Identify, list and justify the resources, skills and activities needed to carry out the project successfully
3. Conduct a proper literature search. Gather, analyse and evaluate relevant information to complete the project successfully
4. Critically review how they have tackled the project
   

C. Practical and professional skills

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Plan and organize their project work appropriately, and keep systematic records of plans, progress and outcomes
2. Identify and address the ethical, social and legal issues that may arise during the development and use of Computing and IT systems
3. Analyse a practical problem and devise and implement a solution building on the knowledge and skills developed throughout their earlier OU studies and experience.
4. Provide a tangible solution by accomplishing their deliverable according to their project requirements.

D. Key transferable skills 

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Make effective use of a variety of information sources, including the internet, e-library and demonstrating awareness of the credibility of the source
2. Communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions clearly
3. Learn independently and reflect on what has been done, with a view to improving skills and knowledge
4. ​Present their work in a professional manner while addressing the audience in the domain.​​

​On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Undertake practical computing projects to solve problems in the area of business.
2. Perform literature search on a selected topic of interest.
3. Apply what they have learnt to plan a project and develop a deliverable.
4. Produce project plans for successful undertaking of practical projects.
5. Write a detailed project report and communicate their ideas clearly.
6. Present their ideas and work formatively before an audience while progressing in their project.
7. Present their findings, outcome and deliverable before an audience​
   
   

​A. Knowledge and understanding​

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of the fundamental technical concepts and principles relevant to their project
2. Apply a systematic approach towards the practical implementation of their project
3. Plan a project while preparing a detailed schedule of the project tasks and milestones for 8 months.
   

B. Cognitive skills

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Identify and refine the goals and content of their project
2. Identify, list and justify the resources, skills and activities needed to carry out the project successfully
3. Conduct a proper literature search. Gather, analyse and evaluate relevant information to complete the project successfully
4. Critically review how they have tackled the project
   

C. Practical and professional skills

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Plan and organize their project work appropriately, and keep systematic records of plans, progress and outcomes
2. Identify and address the ethical, social and legal issues that may arise during the development and use of Computing and IT systems
3. Analyse a practical problem and devise and implement a solution building on the knowledge and skills developed throughout their earlier OU studies and experience.
4. Provide a tangible solution by accomplishing their deliverable according to their project requirements.

D. Key transferable skills​

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Make effective use of a variety of information sources, including the internet, e-library and demonstrating awareness of the credibility of the source
2. Communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions clearly
3. Learn independently and reflect on what has been done, with a view to improving skills and knowledge
4. ​Present their work in a professional manner while addressing the audience in the domain​
   

​On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Undertake practical projects to solve problems in the area of ITC.
• Perform literature search on a selected topic of interest.
• Apply what they have learnt to plan a project and develop a deliverable.
• Produce project plans for successful undertaking of practical projects.
• Write a detailed project report and communicate their ideas clearly.
• Present their ideas and work formatively before an audience while progressing in their project.
• Present their findings, outcome and deliverable before an audience

​A. Knowledge and understanding

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

1. demonstrate understanding of the fundamental technical concepts and principles relevant to their project
2. Students should be able to apply a systematic approach towards the practical implementation of their project
3. Students should be able to plan a project while preparing a detailed schedule of the project tasks and milestones for 8 months.
   

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Identify and refine the goals and content of their project
2. Identify, list and justify the resources, skills and activities needed to carry out the project successfully
3. Conduct a proper literature search. Gather, analyse and evaluate relevant information to complete the project successfully
4. Critically review how they have tackled the project
   

C. Practical and professional skills

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Plan and organize their project work appropriately, and keep systematic records of plans, progress and outcomes
2. Identify and address the ethical, social and legal issues that may arise during the development and use of Computing and IT systems
3. Analyse a practical problem and devise and implement a solution building on the knowledge and skills developed throughout their earlier OU studies and experience.
4. Provide a tangible solution by accomplishing their deliverable according to their project requirements.

D. Key transferable skills 

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Make effective use of a variety of information sources, including the internet, e-library and demonstrating awareness of the credibility of the source
2. Communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions clearly
3. Learn independently and reflect on what has been done, with a view to improving skills and knowledge
4. Present their work in a professional manner while addressing the audience in the domain.​
   
   

​On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Undertake practical projects to solve problems in the area of ITC.
• Perform literature search on a selected topic of interest.
• Apply what they have learnt to plan a project and develop a deliverable.
• Produce project plans for successful undertaking of practical projects.
• Write a detailed project report and communicate their ideas clearly.
• Present their ideas and work formatively before an audience while progressing in their project.
• Present their findings, outcome and deliverable before an audience
  

​A. Knowledge and understanding

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

1. demonstrate understanding of the fundamental technical concepts and principles relevant to their project
2. Students should be able to apply a systematic approach towards the practical implementation of their project
3. Students should be able to plan a project while preparing a detailed schedule of the project tasks and milestones for 8 months.​

B. Cognitive skills

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Identify and refine the goals and content of their project
2. Identify, list and justify the resources, skills and activities needed to carry out the project successfully
3. Conduct a proper literature search. Gather, analyse and evaluate relevant information to complete the project successfully
4. Critically review how they have tackled the project

 C. Practical and professional skills

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Plan and organize their project work appropriately, and keep systematic records of plans, progress and outcomes
2. Identify and address the ethical, social and legal issues that may arise during the development and use of Computing and IT systems
3. Analyse a practical problem and devise and implement a solution building on the knowledge and skills developed throughout their earlier OU studies and experience.
4. Provide a tangible solution by accomplishing their deliverable according to their project requirements.​

D. Key transferable skills 

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Make effective use of a variety of information sources, including the internet, e-library and demonstrating awareness of the credibility of the source
2. Communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions clearly
3. Learn independently and reflect on what has been done, with a view to improving skills and knowledge
4. ​Present their work in a professional manner while addressing the audience in the domain​

• ​give students an insight into architectures, protocols, standards, languages, tools and techniques;
• give students an understanding of approaches to more dynamic and mobile content;​
  
  

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​A. Knowledge and understanding

After completing this module, students will be able to:

1. Describe how the development of the Web has enabled the creation of new forms of information systems and impacted commerce and public services.
2. Explain different architectural approaches to application design and contrast traditional approaches with the underlying client–server model of Web applications.
3. Describe the roles of the range of protocols and standards associated with Web applications and their communications, for the development of web applications.
4. Explain the operation and properties of service, distributed and mobile approaches to web architecture.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of a range of different programming languages and explain their differing roles and properties for web applications.
6. Discuss issues of web design including, accessibility, usability, localisation and globalisation and the nature of static and dynamic content and different content delivery approaches
7. Explain a range of security issues including secure protocols, use of certificates, authentication, authorisation, and firewalls​

B. Cognitive skills

After completing this module, students will be able to:

1. Analyse requirements to produce a design for a simple web application, applying an understanding of requirements for aspects such as usability and accessibility.
2. Describe a suitable architecture, components and standards as the basis for implementation of a web application for a public or business organisation.
3. Construct, using appropriate code, a simple web application selecting and reusing code etc where appropriate. , transforms content and integrates services to produce a mobile application​

C. Practical and professional skills

After completing this module, students will be able to:

1. Outline the importance of standards and standardisation bodies.
2. Maintain an up-to-date view of ongoing developments in web technology including standards and techniques.
3. Produce and manage design and development plans for a specific technical solution to a challenge in Web application development.​

D. Key transferable skills 

After completing this module, students will be able to:

1. Find, select and use information from a range of sources to support analysis, design and implementation tasks.
2. Plan and produce a well-structured and researched quality report as part of a project.
3. ​Plan and manage effort and progress whilst undertaking a substantial project.​​

• ​To develop basic skills of “Learning"
• To know e-Learning: meaning, accessibility, skills, and resources
• To familiarize with the basic concepts of Information Technology: Internet, Web, and Systems
• To familiarize with basic computer system applications: software and hardware
• To learn some practical skills for using computers
• To introduce the concepts of: Security and Ethics
  
  

​A. Knowledge and understanding

After studying the course, the student will be able to:

1. Understand terminologies related to IT and computer
2. Understand the different learning styles
3. Describe the difference between Conventional and blended-learning education systems
4. Understand how to read and take notes in the process of learning
5. Describe the social media types and facilities
6. Have a background about the Web and Internet inventions
7. Understand and explain what is information system and technology
8. Know the types of applications
9. Describe the e-commerce
10. Explain different part in computer system (Hardware such as system unite, input and output, memory and processor)
11. Explain different terms in communication such as network, connectivity, wireless, server, client)
12. Understand clearly what is the difference between privacy and security)
13. Describe what are computer ethics and computer crime 
    

After studying the course, the student will be able to:

1. Learn by himself
2. Deal with computer problems
3. Describe the difference between different learning styles
4. Describe the web and search engines
   

C. Practical and professional skills

To be able to

1. Operate the computer system properly
2. Interact with applications and programs such as (MS office) confidently
3. Communicate with others electronically (Email, instant messaging, blogs, micro-blogs and wikis)
4. Read analytically and critically for the purpose of learning
5. Avoid plagiarisms
6. Initiate a transaction electronically (e-commerce) in a secure way
7. Use the social media in the process of learning and communication with others.
8. Connect and surf the internet
9. Search using the search engines.
10. Send and receive email, and share files in a secure way.
11. Avoid computer crime
12. Use com​puter ethically​