Senior Lecturer in Computer Science

Computing Foundation Year - UH-000076

Students studying UoH FNU courses are recruited from 'in-quota' Gaokao students i.e. high-quality national recruitment in China.

From Foundation to Year 1: Progression to BSc(Hons) Computer Science requires 120 P-level credits and a minimum of 40%

UH-000076 - Computing Foundation Year

Pre Foundation Optional

Pre Foundation Core

Pre Foundation Compulsory

Pre Foundation Level

Structure

Be aware of the ways in which technology is currently used in various industries, and the trends and the possible directions of future developments.

Study independently and communicate both orally and in writing.

Be aware of the contribution of computer science in various fields of industry and to society in general.

Have a basic understanding of the necessary relevant concepts, principles and techniques.

Be aware of the variety of careers in computer science, and of the different computing courses of which this year is a part.

Adopt a systematic approach to practical work.

Quality and Standards
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<li>The University’s Teaching and Learning Committee has ultimate responsibility for quality and standards of teaching and learning in the University.</li>
<li>The School Board, via the School Teaching and Learning Committee has responsibility for implementing University policy through school-defined procedures.</li>
<li>Periodic subject reviews take place on a rolling quinquennial programme and focus on the arrangements for quality management and enhancement, teaching, learning and assessment, C&amp;IT strategies, the articulation and assurances of standards, external examiner reports and evaluation and links with professional bodies, employers and other external organisations.</li>
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Monitoring, Development and Evaluation
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<li>The Course Committee is responsible for the monitoring and development of the course, taking account of feedback from staff, students, external examiners and accreditation bodies. Feedback is sought as follows:</li>
<li>from students through annual course and module evaluation questionnaires, termly staff-student liaison meetings and input from student members of the Course Committee;</li>
<li>The annual evaluation of the course is the responsibility of the School Board. The Course Committee prepares an annual evaluation report comprising reporting and evaluation, informed by feedback from staff, students and external examiners and by statistical data.</li>
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Validation of Courses, Modules and Changes 
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<li>Course validation takes place under the University's Quality Assurance Procedures for Taught Programmes.</li>
<li>Amendments to course and module documents are validated by the School Accreditation and Validation Panel.</li>
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Teaching and Learning
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<li>The School Teaching and Learning Panel, a sub-committee of the School Teaching and Learning Committee, is tasked with implementing the University's teaching and learning strategy and with fostering innovation in teaching and learning and the dissemination of good practice.</li>
<li>A process for the peer observation of teaching is in place with the object of enhancing teaching practice and sharing ideas between staff.</li>
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UH-000076

The Computing Foundation course provides access to BSc(Hons) courses in Computing and Information Systems. The British Computer Society specifies the generic learning outcomes expected for Computing and Information Systems courses leading to full or partial CEng and/or CITP status.

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<li>Course tutors are available to provide guidance on academic progress.</li>
<li>Module tutors are available to help with academic problems both inside and outside timetabled hours.</li>
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