Course Presentation

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Course Presentation

• MSc in Web Computing (WebC)
• MSc in Computer Forensics (CF)
• MSc in Computer Network Security (CNS)
• MSc in Computer Games Technology (CGT)
• MSc in Wireless Mobile Computing (WMC)
• MSc in Computing Information Systems (CIS)
• MSc Computer Animation Visualisation(CAV)
• Programme Leader Dr.Rubem Pereira
• Room739 Tel [phone] Email
  R.Pereira_at_ljmu.ac.uk

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Subject Tutors

• For CGT and CAV Dr Yuanyuan Shen
• Room 741, Ext 2490, EmailY.Shen_at_ljmu.ac.uk
• For WMC and CF Dr Paul Fergus
• Room 701, Ext, Email P.Fergus_at_ljmu.ac.uk
• For CNS Dr Faycal Bouhafs
• Room 701, Ext, EmailF.bouhafs_at_ljmu.ac.uk
• For CIS and WebC Dr Hala Mokhtar
• Room 717, Ext 2341, EmailH.M.Mokhtar_at_ljmu.ac.uk

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Subject Tutors

• Subject Tutors will work closely with the
  students in their subject, eg
• Advising on module choices
• Counselling on any problems about the course
• Counselling students about their results
• Helping find a suitable project
• Providing general advice and guidance.

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The Course Structure CGT

• Semester 1
• CMPSEM003 Research Methods
• CMPSEM024 Computer Games Design
• CMPSEM048 - Software Development for Games and
  Workshop (Year Long Module)
• 1 Option Module

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CGT, cont.

• Semester 2
• CMPSEM048 - Software Development for Games and
• Workshop (Year Long Module)
• CMPSEM027 Online Gaming
• CMPSEM047 - Advanced Artificial Intelligence for
  Games
• 1 Option Module
• Project Dissertation (core module with 60
  credits)

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The Course Structure CIS

• Semester 1
• CMPSEM003 Research Methods
• CMPSEM002 Software Eng. Technology
• CMPSEM004 - Database Design and Technology
• 1 Option Module

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CIS, cont.

• Semester 2
• CMPSEM001 Computer Systems Technology
• BSNISM002 Information Systems Design and
  Management
• CMPSEM036 - Management of E-Business
• 1 Option Module
• Project Dissertation (core module with 60
  credits)

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The Course Structure CF

• Semester 1
• CMPSEM003 Research Methods
• CMPSEM056- Computer Forensics
• CMPSEM007 - Computer Security
• 1 Option Module

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CF, Cont.

• Semester 2
• CMPSEM055 Network Forensics
• CMPSEM046 Advanced Topics in Computer Forensics
• CMPSEM054 - Multimedia Compression, Storage
  Retrieval
• 1 Option Module
• Project Dissertation (core module with 60
  credits)

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The Course Structure CNS

• Semester 1
• CMPSEM003 Research Methods
• CMPSEM005- Computer Networks
• CMPSEM007 - Computer Security
• 1 Option Module

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CNS, Cont.

• Semester 2
• CMPSEM014 Internetworking
• CMPSEM041 Advanced Topics in Network Security
• CMPSEM029 - Network Security
• 1 Option Module
• Project Dissertation (core module with 60
  credits)

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The Course Structure CAV

• Semester 1
• CMPSEM003 Research Methods
• CMPSEM053 Computer Modelling, Animation and
• Visualisation (Year Long Module)
• CMPSEM048 - Advanced Media Production and
  Workshop (Year Long Module)
• 1 Option Module

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CAV, Cont.

• Semester 2
• CMPSEM053 Computer Modelling, Animation and
  Visualisation (Year Long Module)
• CMPSEM048 - Advanced Media Production and
  Workshop (Year Long Module)
• CMPSEM049 - Real-Time Animation Implementation
  and Performance Issues
• 1 Option Module
• Project Dissertation (core module with 60
  credits)

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The Course Structure WebC

• Semester 1
• CMPSEM003 Research Methods
• CMPSEM028 Web Development Technology
• CMPSEM010 - Multimedia Technology
• 1 Option Module

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WebC, Cont.

• Semester 2
• CMPSEM009 Human Computer Interaction
• CMPISM057 Advanced Web Development
• CMPSEM036 - Management of E-Business
• 1 Option Module
• Project Dissertation (core module with 60
  credits)

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The course Structure, WMC

• Semester 1
• CMPSEM003 Research Methods
• CMPSEM005- Computer Networks
• CMPSEM034 - Ubiquitous and Pervasive Computing
• 1 Option Module

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WMC, cont

• Semester 2
• CMPSEM014 Internetworking
• CMPSEM032 Mobile Computing
• CMPSEM033 - Wireless Networks
• 1 Option Module
• Project Dissertation (core module with 60
  credits)

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Selection of Options

• Considerations
• Personal interests
• Combination of options
• Potential market demand
• MSc project
• Selection of options for both semesters
• Deadlines for selection of options
• End of the Second Teaching Week (2nd of October)
• You should discuss your options with your Subject
  Tutor, fill in the Module Choice form and submit
  it to your Subject Tutor.

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Part Time Students, module selection

• PT students are advised to take 4 Core Modules in
  Year 1, and leave the Option Modules for Year 2,
  together with the remaining 2 core modules and
  the project. The Module Choice form to be
  submitted is only for modules in the current
  academic year. For next year, you will submit
  another Module Choice Form.
• It is recommended that the core module Research
  Methods is left for year 2 of the programme.

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Timetables

• The timetables are available online from
• http//www.ljmu.ac.uk/timetables/
• Select the 2009/10 box
• Then, select by programme
• Select
• Filter Computing and Mathematical Sciences
• Your Programme( e.g MSc Computer Network
  Security)
• Grid
• Semester 1
• 08.00-21.00 (all day)

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Module Assessment and Degree Award

• Module assessment
• Overall pass mark 40 (Combined weighted mark
  between Coursework and Exam for each module)
• Degree award
• MSc - 180 credits
• Postgraduate Diploma - 120 credits
• Postgraduate Certificate - 60 credits

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Other Aspects

• Student handbook ( available on line from
  www.cms.livjm.ac.uk/student/msc/MSc-HB09-10.pdf)
• containing lots of information, e.g.
• Course structure and awards
• Student union and welfare
• Coursework extension application form
• Reasons such as illness
• New coursework deadline
• PMC (Personal Mitigating Circumstances) form
• Reasons such as illness
• Deferment
• Academic impropriety

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General Information

• Students should regularly consult the online
  notice-board at www.cms.livjm.ac.uk/student/msc/M
  ScNoticeBoard.htm
• Administrative support at the School office. The
  administrator responsible for the MSc programmes
  is
• Ms Loretta Gomm, in room 703.

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The MSc Project

• As part of the MSc programmes, students undertake
  an individual project.
• Full time students select their projects and
  prepare a proposal during Semester 1. Projects
  should be completed by the deadline at end of
  August.
• The Subject Tutor will help you select a project
  topic and allocate a supervisor for the project.

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The MSc Project, PT students

• Part time students select their projects and
  prepare a proposal during Semester 1of Year 2.
  Projects should be completed by the deadline at
  end of August.
• The Subject Tutor will help you select a project
  topic and allocate a supervisor for the project.