Open University

Licenciatura (con matrícula de honor) en Informática y TI (Comunicaciones y Software)

Knowledge and understanding

Upon completion of this degree you will have:

• A broad critical understanding of the fundamental principles, concepts and techniques underlying computing and IT
• An understanding of a range of models and languages to support the analysis and design of computing and IT systems
• An understanding of the range of situations in which computing and IT systems are used, the ways in which people interact with them, and the possibilities and limitations of such systems
• A critical awareness of the ethical, social and legal issues that can be associated with the development and deployment of computing and IT systems
• An awareness of major trends in computing and IT and of the implications of these trends.

Cognitive skills

On completion of the degree you will be able to:

• Apply and critically evaluate key computing and IT concepts in a range of contexts
• Select and apply appropriate techniques and tools for abstracting, modelling, problem-solving, designing and testing computing and IT systems, and be aware of the limitations involved
• Comparar, contrastar, analizar críticamente y refinar especificaciones e implementaciones de sistemas de software y/o sistemas de hardware simples.
• Devise and carry out a project in computing and IT that applies and extends your knowledge and understanding, and critically reflect on the processes involved and the outcomes of your work.

Practical and/or professional skills

On completion of the degree you will be able to:

• Analyse, design, evaluate and/or test computing and IT systems, using appropriate simulation and modelling tools where appropriate
• Plan and organise yourself and your work appropriately, including keeping systematic records of work in progress and outcomes
• Demonstrate the ability to undertake ongoing learning in order to keep up to date with computing and IT
• Identify and address the ethical, social and legal issues that may arise during the development and use of Computing and IT systems
• Use appropriate professional tools to support your work.

Key skills

On completion of the degree you will be able to:

• Communicate information, arguments, ideas and issues clearly and in appropriate ways; bearing in mind the audience for and the purpose of your communication
• Work in a group, communicating effectively in a distance setting where the communication is computer-mediated
• Work independently, planning, monitoring, reflecting on and improving your own learning
• Find, assess and apply information from a variety of sources, using information technology where necessary
• Select and use accurate, appropriate numerical and analytical techniques to solve problems
• Recognise and understand a range of technological problems and select suitable techniques for solving them.

This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits.

• In Stage 1, you’ll study three 30-credit computing and IT modules and a 30-credit mathematics module.
• In Stage 2, you’ll study four 30-credit modules.
• In Stage 3, you’ll study two 30-credit modules, choose a 30-credit option module and complete a 30-credit project module.

Stage 1 (120 credits)

You'll study all three of the following:

• Introduction to computing and information technology 1 (TM111)
• Introduction to computing and information technology 2 (TM112)
• Technologies in practice (TM129)

You'll choose one from:

• Discovering Mathematics (MU123)
• Essential Mathematics 1 (MST124)

Stage 2 (120 credits)

You'll study all four of the following:

• Communication and information technologies (TM255)
• Managing IT: the why, the what and the how (TM254)
• Object-oriented Java programming (M250)
• Web technologies (TM252)

Stage 3 (120 credits)

You'll study both of the following:

• Communications technology (TM355)
• Software engineering (TM354)

You'll choose one from:

• Interaction design and the user experience (TM356)
• IT systems: planning for success (TM353)
• Web, mobile and cloud technologies (TM352)

You'll study the following:

• The computing and IT project (TM470)

Assessment

Our assessments are all designed to reinforce your learning and help you show your understanding of the topics. The mix of assessment methods will vary between modules.

Computer-Marked Assignments

• Usually, a series of online, multiple-choice questions.

Tutor-Marked Assignments

• You’ll have a number of these throughout each module, each with a submission deadline.
• They can be made up of essays, questions, experiments or something else to test your understanding of what you have learned.
• Your tutor will mark and return them to you with detailed feedback.

End-of-Module Assessments

• The final, marked piece of work on most modules.
• Modules with an end-of-module assessment won’t usually have an exam.

Exams

• Some modules end with an exam. You’ll be given time to revise and prepare.
• You’ll be given your exam date at least 5 months in advance.
• Most exams take place remotely, and you will complete them at home or at an alternative location.
• If a module requires you to take a face-to-face exam, this will be made clear in the module description, and you will be required to take your exam in person at one of our exam centres.

Habilidades para el desarrollo profesional

Este curso es útil si ya trabajas o deseas trabajar en informática y sistemas informáticos. Te proporcionará un sólido conocimiento de hardware, software y tecnologías de sistemas. Dependiendo de los módulos que elijas, los conocimientos y habilidades que adquieras te prepararán para trabajar en ingeniería de software, comunicaciones, redes o tecnologías web. El curso también te permitirá desarrollar importantes habilidades transferibles como el trabajo en equipo, la gestión del tiempo, las matemáticas y la resolución de problemas.

Relevancia profesional

La informática y las TI son un sector laboral en rápido crecimiento, y el Reino Unido es reconocido como líder mundial en la formación de graduados con talento. Podrás desarrollar tus habilidades y conocimientos en las áreas clave de empleo que requieren candidatos cualificados. Los empleadores valoran enormemente a los graduados en informática y TI Open University por su ambición, gestión del tiempo y capacidad de organización.

Los graduados en informática y TI son muy solicitados tanto por proveedores (como empresas de software) como por organizaciones de usuarios. La amplia gama de organizaciones que emplean a graduados en informática y TI incluye el comercio minorista, los servicios financieros, el ocio y los videojuegos, las telecomunicaciones, los medios de difusión, los medios digitales, la industria manufacturera, el transporte, el turismo, el sector público y la sanidad.

Las áreas de crecimiento y las áreas de alta demanda incluyen seguridad cibernética, desarrollo móvil, computación en la nube y la administración de Big Data.

Con nuestro enfoque único de aprendizaje a distancia, puedes estudiar desde casa, el trabajo o mientras viajas.

Tendrás algunas fechas límite de evaluación que cumplir, pero por lo demás, serás libre de estudiar en los momentos que te convengan, adaptando tu aprendizaje al trabajo, la familia y la vida social.

Para cada uno de sus módulos, utilizará solo recursos en línea o una combinación de materiales en línea e impresos.

Cada módulo que estudies tendrá un sitio web del módulo con

• Un planificador de estudios semana a semana que te ofrece una guía paso a paso a través de tus estudios.
• Materiales del curso como lecturas, vídeos, grabaciones y actividades de autoevaluación.
• Foros de módulos para debates y actividades colaborativas con otros estudiantes
• Detalles de cada tarea y sus fechas de entrega
• Un sistema de reserva de tutorías, salas de tutorías en línea y los datos de contacto de su tutor.
• Versiones en línea de algunos materiales y recursos del módulo impreso.