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DIT

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Course Code:
DT211
Title:
Computing
College:
DIT
Qualification:
Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
Duration:
4 Years

 

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Computing is a very general term used to describe the study, development, and usage of all aspects of computers.

This course provides a theoretical and practical knowledge of computers, computer programming, and the computing methods used in industry, commerce, science and research. This has now become a four year Level 8 programme with three exit points.



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Careers as programmer, programmer/analyst or network engineer in commercial and technological areas. The course content is sufficiently wide to encourage advancement to more senior positions in the computer industry within a few years.

 

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CAO Points 
2012 Points 350
History:


2011 - 320
2010 - 315
2009 - 240
2008 - 235
2007 - 210
2006 - 230
2005 - 250
2004 - 245
2003 -
2002 - 210
2001 - 335
2000 - 350
1999 - 390
1998 - 295
1997 - 390

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FETAC Major Awards Linked to this course:

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Module Requirements:

5 Distinctions which must include C20012 and C20013


Notes
A new scoring system for FETAC awards will apply for entry through the CAO from 2013.
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