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DURATION
One Year Full-Time (Optional 2nd Year).
INTRODUCTION
The discipline of software development draws on many aspects
of modern computing including programming, multimedia design,
mathematics and object technologies. This course has been structured
to educate students in the principles of designing and testing
integrated software solutions for ICT environments and web-based
internet applications.
MAIN AREA OF STUDY
The emphasis of this course is on the application of programming
techniques as they apply to distributed ICT systems, web-site
management and e-portals. Students undertake study
in the following modules:
Year 1
• Computer Applications (MS Office)
• Computer Architecture
• Systems Software
• Visual Studio .NET Programming I
• Object Oriented Programming (Java) I
• Web Authoring & Web Site Design
• Relational Databases
• Mathematics
Year 2 (Optional)
• Computer Networks
• Operating Systems
• Visual Studio .NET Programming II
• Object Oriented Programming (Java) II
• Advanced Web Authoring
• Web Programming (Javascript, PHP, ASP)
• Research Methods
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates seeking entry to the first year of the programme
should ideally have a good Leaving Certificate and display an aptitude
for mathematics. Some experience with computers would be advantageous
but is not a requirement. All prospective candidates will be interviewed
individually and places will be awarded on merit. Candidates seeking
direct entry to the second year of the programme MUST demonstrate
a good working knowledge of at least one high-level programming
language, e.g., Java, C, C++, etc AND have completed a FETAC
award in Information Technology (Level 5) or its equivalent.
Applicants should also be familiar with at least one operating
system, i.e., Mac OS X, Windows XP/Vista/7 or UNIX/Linux.
All prospective students should demonstrate an active interest
in computer programming.
FURTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Students who successfully complete the first year of this programme
AND achieve merits or distinctions in the process will qualify
for the second year of this programme, subject to a successful
interview and availability of places.
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WORK EXPERIENCE
All students are expected to participate in mandatory work placement
in a relevant industrial or commercial environment.
CAREER PROSPECTS
There are a variety number of possible job opportunities for
students with a solid IT background.
Presently, some key areas of employment include:
• Junior Programmer/Software Developer
• Network Technician
• Systems Administration
• Web Site Design/Maintenance
• Systems and IT Support
FURTHER EDUCATION
Students who successfully complete both years of the programme
may apply directly to CIT for a place on the second year of the
'CR106 Software Development' course. Limited entry to Diploma or Degree
courses at Institute and University level subject to college matriculation
requirements also exist. In recent years, previous students of
the Software Development programme have been accepted to the
BSc. Computer Science programme at UCC and various certificate/diploma
programmes at CIT, WIT and DIT.
CERTIFICATION
• FETAC Level 5 Award in Information Technology (Code CITXX)
• FETAC Level 6 Award in Networks and Software Systems (Code CNSSX)
CO-ORDINATORS:
Year I - Ray O'Connor
Year 2 - Richard O'Sullivan

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