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Mode of study

All of this module’s study materials are online. Online materials comprise pages of text with images, and audio and video clips of 15 seconds to 30 minutes long. Online materials also include links to external resources, online forums and online tutorial rooms.

If you’re using printed materials as part of reasonable adjustments to support your studies, note that printed versions of online materials are unavailable for this module.

Tuition strategy

This module has online tutorials. Although not compulsory, tutorials will help you consolidate your learning.

Mathematical and scientific expressions and notations

The module contains a small amount of mathematical content using standard notations, and you will be required to use such notation within assessment.

Diagrams and other visual content

The study materials contain a considerable number of diagrams. Reading, interpreting and producing examples of these is an important part of the study of this module and can be assessed. Figure descriptions are provided for most figures.

Specialist reading material

In this module you’ll be working with specialist reading material such as software source code. This is delivered online and via bespoke third party software.

Assessment

This module has tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) that you must submit via the online TMA service, interactive computer-marked assignments completed online and a remote exam.

Feedback

You’ll receive feedback from your tutor on your submitted Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs). Feedback will help you to reflect on your TMA performance and help you prepare for your next assignment.

Schedule

All University modules are structured according to a set timetable and you’ll need time-management skills to keep your studies on track. You’ll be supported in developing these skills.

Specialist software

This module uses specialist Java software and you may need to use the Java Access Bridge software and other assistive tools such as screen readers. The module materials include an Accessibility Guide to help students with additional needs.