BSc (Hons) Computer Science Bachelor's degree at the University of Chichester

You will be introduced to the fundamental concepts, methodologies, and techniques of modern programming, with a focus on core principles applicable to software development and data science. Topics covered include syntax, variables and data types, expressions and assignment, input and output, conditionals, loops, and functions. You will be taught how to write clear, efficient and reproducible code, and begin developing a professional portfolio of practical coding projects which you will continue

You will gain the foundational mathematical knowledge and skills essential for the study of computer science and data science. The curriculum includes topics from discrete mathematics, linear algebra, logic and probability, focusing on applications in computational problems. You will gain knowledge of the mathematical tools needed to analyse, model and solve problems in computer science and data science.

This module focuses on relational databases, introducing you to database software, design, creation, management and implementation. It begins with conceptual entity-relationship design, followed by logical database design and physical database creation. You will learn to design and implement a relational database using various interfaces, such as the bash terminal, phpMyAdmin, and MySQL Workbench. You will become proficient in applying the principles of CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) via St

This module will introduce you to the concept of algorithms as systematic, logical sequences to solve computational problems. You will learn techniques for the design of efficient algorithms and find out how to use appropriate mathematical tools for analysing their performance. Additionally, the module explores key data structures and their role in computational problem-solving. The module will equip you with the skills to design, implement and analyse algorithms while developing a deeper unders

This module will introduce you to contemporary front-end web development techniques, focusing on mobile-responsive layout and user experience design concepts and techniques. Initially, this module teaches the basic principles of user-centric interface and interaction design. You will then learn how to design page layout and interaction, based on UX techniques, including how to build and style web pages with HTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Related techniques, including embedding third-part

This module explores foundation concepts in computing, emphasising the interaction between hardware, software, and networking infrastructures. You will gain an understanding of enterprise architecture and advanced technologies like cloud computing, enabling you to design robust, reliable and secure systems. You will explore the diverse roles and responsibilities involved in creating a successful enterprise system, so you can consider how your emerging skills can support an organisation's success

This module will help students understand the cyber-physical systems fundamentals and practical issues regarding the application of cyber-physical systems. Some emerging cyber-physical systems applications related to IoT, robotics, autonomous systems and Industry 4.0 will be introduced and discussed. The module will enable the student to understand the relevant control theories and cyber-physical system-specific computing and communication challenges.

Algorithms and algorithmic problem solving are at the heart of computer science. This module introduces you to the design and analysis of algorithms. You will learn how to quantify the performance algorithms, as you learn the techniques for designing efficient algorithms, including efficient data structures for storing and retrieving data.

This module uses the knowledge and skill you have gained throughout your degree to develop and deliver a real computer system.

This module introduces formulating numerical problems and building models to address and derive numerical solutions. It also provides you with the knowledge and understanding of mathematical and statistical principles appropriate to interpret numerical findings and draw justified conclusions.

This is an optional module for full-time students only. You will give a short illustrated seminar presentation (artists' talk) to selected Year One and Two students, mapping the development of the critical context underpinning your own work and the development of your own material practice, relating it to relevant theory and artists who've inspired the work, presenting your plans for when you graduate. You then produce a 1,000 word Self-Reflective Commentary that formalises the content of the se

This module introduces you to the essential tools and methodologies for managing an effective project, including the Prince2 and Agile methodologies. You will explore techniques for change management and version control. You will have the opportunity to explore project planning and use Project Management software.

Assessment: You will be assessed through a 3,500-word portfolio.

This module is an introductory module for those with little or no knowledge of websites. You will be introduced to the principles of HTML, CSS, PHP and effective design, and have opportunities to complete practical work by analysing and improving a current website.

Artificial intelligence is a developed field within computer science and is rapidly evolving. The foundations of this field have roots in the work of Alan Turing investigating the boundary between human intelligence and computers. Technologies developed in the field of artificial intelligence have found their way into everyday life and form services and infrastructure that we rely on, on a day to day basis. Such services and infrastructure include internet search, predictive text, speech recogni

In this module, you will explore computational science, an interdisciplinary field at the intersection of science, computer science and mathematics. Computational science combines simulation, visualization, mathematical modelling, programming, data structures and symbolic computation with various scientific disciplines.

This module will provide you with a detailed appreciation of human visual and audio perception. You will learn fundamental techniques for programming with visual and audio media, gaining proficiency in combining these techniques with an understanding of perception to produce new audio and visual media projects.

This module will help you understand the cyber-physical systems fundamentals and practical issues regarding the application of cyber-physical systems. Some emerging cyber-physical systems applications related to IoT, robotics, autonomous systems and Industry 4.0 will be introduced and discussed. The module will enable you to understand the relevant control theories, cyber-physical system-specific computing and communication challenges.

This module introduces you to data science and analytics, overview challenges and solutions in this area, present approaches to data mining and techniques suitable for new information discovery. Visualization tools and performance metrics are also considered within the module.

The final year project brings together theoretical understanding and the practical skills acquired from other modules. The project involves producing a software product from conceptualisation through to successful evaluation and producing a report to demonstrate the output of the research. The module has a crucial role within the programme of study. It provides the opportunity for students to undertake programme related research and develop an artefact in an appropriate context. The module is de

This module will introduce essential topics in mobile application development, as well as some advanced topics, using mainly an open source platform. You will explore the current trends of mobile application design and development, and analyse the unique design and deployment issues you must consider when developing applications for mobile devices.