Keele University Prospectus Undergraduate | 2016 | Page 77

Games Computing delivers comprehensive knowledge of a games
engine and the theory and practice of computer game design.

Course type

Advanced Information Systems provides an advanced understanding
of the use of information systems for decision support and of the issues
involved in the planning and management of information systems.

Entry
requirements

Advanced Databases and Applications provides an advanced
understanding of database techniques and current issues associated
with database deployment.

Integrated masters

ABB/AAC

IT Architectures delivers the concepts, methods and tools involved
in the IT architecture discipline.

(For exclusions and other
qualifications please see
the entry requirements
table on page 230 to 239)

Communications and Networks extends your knowledge of principles
and practice in communications and computer network technologies
and their deployment.

Approximate
intake
20

Electronic Commerce provides a theoretical and practical
understanding of the problems involved in the development of web
based electronic commerce applications.

Study abroad

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Key Information

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Computational Intelligence II explores selected research led topics
at the forefront of the rapidly evolving computational intelligence
field. On completion of this module you will be well placed to pursue
further research in industry or in academia, for example as a PhD
student.
Students interested in teaching or training as a career can gain
an early experience of teaching in a school or college, subject to
interview and a secured place, by choosing the double weighted
module Computing in Education.
Fourth year
MComp students undertake a large (double weighted) individual
project in the second semester, enabling them to tackle an advanced
level problem under the supervision of a member of staff. You will
take the following modules:
Research Horizons enables you to engage in in depth investigation
of cutting edge computer science research topics.
Statistical Techniques for Data Analytics provides an advanced
understanding of methods and techniques involved in the analysis
of Big Data.
Distributed Intelligent Systems introduces you to the distributed
programming and control of intelligent systems, such as smart home
environments and industrial sensor networks.
User Interaction Design provides an advanced understanding of
principles and practices of user interaction design with applications
to mobile and wearable computing systems and services.
Web Technologies and Security focuses on the development of
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