ITD - HND Computing: Software Development (with Games Development option)
HND Computing: Software Development (with Games Development option)
KEY FEATURES
The content of this course encompasses many relevant and up to date skills in demand for a variety of job types in ICT - including C#, VB.NET, Java Programming languages, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming, Project Management and a major software development project which will be graded.
COURSE CONTENT A selection of core units includes:
Structured Programming (using C++); Systems Development Object Orientated Design; Object Oriented Programming (using Java) ; Relational Database Systems (using Oracle Academy course materials); Project Management; Professional Issues In Computing, Computer Architecture.
A selection of optional units includes:
Animation; Linked Data Structures; Mathematics; Developing on the World Wide Web, Developing Multi Media Applications, Software Development: Introduction (using VB.NET)
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Two relevant Higher Grade passes at grade C or above and three other passes at Standard Grade (or equivalent) at band 3 or above; or completion of 16 relevant National Qualification units including at least Communication 3 and be obtained within one session. For learners with alternative entrance qualifications school policy applies.
Achievement of the HND graded award can allow progression to the following 2nd/3rd year degree courses: BSc Computing Science; BSc Computing Games Technology; BSc Computing Games Production; BSc Networking and Computer Support and many other direct entry degree courses around Scotland. Previous Diplomats from this course have ultimately found careers in Software Development, Web Design and Management Information Systems.
