CSC3131 : Development and Operations of Systems
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Dr Laura Heels
- Lecturer: Dr Christopher Bull
- Owning School: Computing
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
To introduce participants to the skills necessary for developing systems and their operation methods intended for use principally by non-developers. Such systems usually have a client facing aspect which needs to meet requirements and also needs underlying support systems, most often accessed over the internet. These support systems can range from the relatively simple to those supporting millions of concurrent users.
Outline Of Syllabus
Multitier architectures and their operational considerations:
• Continuous Integration.
• Deployment.
• Maintainability.
• Scalability.
• Observability.
• Security.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | Lectures (in person). |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 72 | 1:00 | 72:00 | Background reading. |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 33 | 1:00 | 33:00 | Lecture follow-up including guided material. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 22 | 2:00 | 44:00 | Computer classroom (in person). |
| Guided Independent Study | Project work | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | Check-in submissions: 3 in total. |
| Guided Independent Study | Project work | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | Check-in: 3 in total. |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Techniques and theory are presented in lectures.
Supervised practical classes on a PC cluster room provide experience of writing programs and using PCs with help available.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 1 | M | 100 | Equivalent to 5000 words. |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 1 | M | Check ins which are formative. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The coursework ensures the students understand and can engineer solutions.
The check-ins ensure progress is being made and engagement maintained throughout the module.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CSC3131's Timetable