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CAO Course Detail

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Course Code:
CW207
Title:
Software Development
College:
IT Carlow
Qualification:
Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
Duration:
3 Years

 

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Software is what allows a user to interact with a computer, and use it to perform tasks. This includes operating systems, internet browsers, office suites, and video games. Software development involves editing or writing new software, for a specific function.

This course shares a common first year with Computer Systems Management (CW217) and Computing (CW206), and may lead on to a Level 8 degree (CW238).



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Graduates are qualified as Systems Programmers, Sales and Technical support personnel, Networking Programmers, Software Designers and Installation Engineers to name but a few. Graduates will be able to provide a full range of services either as part of a computer company or by setting up their own business.

 

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CW207 - Software Development
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CW207 - Software Development
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CAO Points 
2012 Points 275
History:


2011 - 240
2010 - 250
2009 - 230
2008 - 210
2007 - 205

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