BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing

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BTEC Higher Nationalsin Computing

• Dr Derek Peacock
• Stephenson College

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Induction 2005

• Enrolment
• Induction Plan Diary
• IT Cluster
• Handbook Course Outline
• Introductions

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HNC Timetable 2005
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HND Timetable 2005
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Personal Support

• DP
• All Administration or Course Issues
• email, in sessions, in break time, phone
• Session Tutor
• Academic advice

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Contacts

• Dr Derek Peacock
• dpeacock_at_stephensoncoll.ac.uk
• IT Business Cluster
• Nick Selby
• nselby_at_ stephensoncoll.ac.uk

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Contacts cont

• Colin Chappell
• ChappellC_at_ stephensoncoll.ac.uk
• Linder Morris
• LMorris_at_stephensncoll.ac.uk
• Sue Hargrave
• HargraveS_at_ stephensoncoll.ac.uk

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HNC Computing(SD)

• Computer Platforms
• Systems Analysis
• Programming Concepts
• Database Design
• Visual Programming
• SD Project

Value 6
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HNC Specialist Units

• Software Development
• Visual Programming
• Information Systems
• Information Systems

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HND Computing (SD)Core Units

• HNC (SD) Core Units
• Networking Concepts
• Personal Skills

Value 8
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Progression
HND (min) 16
HNC (min) 10
BSc (Hons)
FOR MORE INFO...

• BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing Edexcel
  Publications (2003)

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HNC-gtHND (SD) Scheme
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Full Time HND
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Themes

• Object Orientation Visual Development
• Web Sites Networks
• Information Systems
• Practical and useful Skills
• Latest versions of leading software

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Learning Approach

• Practical Skills
• Developing Software
• Building PCs
• Setting up Networks
• Creating Web Sites
• Designing Solutions
• Creating Models
• Understanding Concepts

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Assessments

• 1-2 Assessments per unit
• Deadlines must be met
• Late submission Pass only
• Extensions formally requested
• Attendance gt80
• Indicative Grades subject to exam board approval

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Assessment Evidence
See Example

• Evidence based system
• All Learning outcome must be met otherwise
• No grade obtained
• Referred
• Deferred

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Internal External Verification

• Assessment Briefs
• Awarded Grades
• Portfolio of Evidence
• Examiners Meeting
• Appeals Procedure

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BTEC Grades

• Distinction (D1, D2 D3)
• Merit (M1, M2, M3)
• Pass
• Referred

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Software Required

• Borland Together
• Borland JBuilder
• Adobe Acrobat
• WinZip
• PaintShop Pro

• MS Windows
• MS Office
• MS Visio
• MS Project

• Dreamweaver MX
• Flash MX

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Student Licenses

• 100 - MS Office 2000/XP premium
• 60 - MS Windows 2000/XP Professional
• 70 - JBuilder Professional
• 0 JBuilder Personal

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Efficient Suppliers

• Simply Computers (www.simply.co.uk)
• Hardware
• software
• Amazon (www.amazon.co.uk )
• Books
• Software

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Essential Books

• Teach Yourself UML in 24 Hours, (2001) Joseph
  Schmuller, SAMS 18
• Successful ICT Projects in Access (1999), PM
  Heathcote, Payne-Gallway Publishers, 10

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Useful Books on UML

• Visual Modelling with Rational Rose and UML,
  Terry Quatrani (1999) Addison-Wesley ISBN
  0-201-31016-3

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Useful Magazines

• PC Plus
• How to Program (VB, C, Java, Delphi)
• Reviews Hardware
• Reviews Software

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Useful Web Sites

• www.edexcel.org.uk
• www.microsoft.com
• www.adobe.com

• www.borland.com
• www.sun.com
• www.rational.com

• Computing\Stephenson\Intranet
• www.Stephenson.ac.uk