1. Orientation 2017 BSc (Hons) Computing Science (CS)
BSc (Hons) Information Systems (IS)
BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology (BIT) SCOPE, CityU
Orientation 2017
Rundown:
1. Introduction to Staffordshire University
2. Introduction to Programme Team
3. Introduction to the Programme and Related Issues
4. Demonstration of Canvas

2. Staffordshire University Background
Brief history
1914 – Central School of Science and Technology
1964 – Staffordshire/North Staffordshire College of Technology
North Staffordshire Polytechnic
1988 – Staffordshire Polytechnic
1992 – Staffordshire University

3. Faculties Faculty of Arts, Media and Design
Faculty of Business and Law
Faculty of Computing, Engineering And Sciences
Faculty of Health and Sciences

4. Programme Team Programme Leaders Project Manager
Mr Terence Chan (IS & BIT)
Dr Eric Lam (CS)
Project Manager
Dr Bryan Cheung (IS, BIT & CS)
SCOPE Administrators
Mr Daniel Wong, Programme Officer
Ms Canness Chan, Programme Officer
Ms MC Cheung, Programme Support Member

5. The Programme Accredited programmes(HKCAAVQ)
A part-time top-up degree programme
Degree conferred by Staffordshire University (SU), UK
Certificate and transcript issued directly by SU, UK
With equal standard of the programme of the home country
Same quality assurance applied as at the home country

6. Programme Structure
The programme consists of 8 taught modules including 3-4 level V and 4-5 level VI modules, and a final year project (counted as 3 modules).
Taught over 2 years spanning 4 Semesters and 2 Summer Terms
Medium of instruction: English

7. Computing Science (CS) Information System (IS)
Entry Point
Semester
Computing Science (CS)
Information System (IS)
Business Information Technology (BIT)
180+ Credits
First 8 Weeks Semester (July - Sept)
Bridging Modules for CS/IS/BIT
Introduction to Programming
Fundamentals of Web Programming
180+ and 180 Credits
Sem A Yr 1 (Sept - Dec)
COIS51088 Application Design and Development (ADD)
COIS51045 ENTERPRISE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT (EAD - part 1)
COCS50719 OPERATING SYSTEMS(OS)
COIS51090 Strategic Information Systems for Business (SISB)
Sem B Yr 1 (Jan - Apr)
COIS51087 PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PM)
COCS60643 NETWORKS AND PROTOCOLS(NAP)
COIS51089Information Systems Management (ISM)
COIS51045 ENTERPRISE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT (EAD - part 2)
First Summer (Jun - Sept)
COIS61184 KNOWLEDGE DISCOVERY AND DATA MINING (KDDM)
COIS60624 ADVANCED DATABASE SYSTEMS (ADS)
COIS61080 ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SEI)
Sem A Yr 2 (Sept - Dec)
COCS60664 INTERFACING AND DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING TECHNIQUES (IDCT - part 1)
COIS60918 ENTERPRISE DATA (ED - part 1)
COIS Information Systems Engineering in Industry (ISE)
COIS Emerging Technologies & Concepts(ETC)
COIS61185Contemporary Issues in IT (SISB)
CS/IS/BIT Route Project (FYP)
Sem B Yr 2 (Jan - Apr)
COCS60664 INTERFACING AND DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING TECHNIQUES (IDCT - part 2)
COIS60918 ENTERPRISE DATA II(ED - part 2)
COIS60779 KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT IN ORGANISATIONS (KMIO)
CS/IS/BIT FYP con't

8. Associated Honours Class
Assessment Methods
Percentage Rate
Associated Honours Class
70 – 100%
First Class
60 – 69%
Second Class (Upper Division)
50 – 59%
Second Class (Lower Division)
40 – 49%
Third Class
30 – 39%
Fail which may be compensated
20 – 29%
Fail which cannot be compensated
0 – 20%
Fail – In any one component of assessment : This is below the
minimum mark that must be achieved in each element
of assessment in order to pass a module overall. N
Fail due to Non Submission which cannot be compensated.
(No further attempt allowed without engagement on 2nd attempt.)
(No further attempt allowed without a previous submission on a 3rd attempt.)

9. Minimum Marks for Components of Assessment
In order to achieve a pass in a module, it is necessary to receive a minimum of 20% (grade point 3 standard) in each component of assessment of that module.
Achieving < 20% in any component of assessment will result in a fail grade point being recorded.
This obviously means that it is important to ensure that you make a good attempt at every assessment for a module. You will not be able to omit an assessment or do very little towards an assessment in the hope that your aggregate mark will give you a pass in the module.

10. Illness and Other Extenuating Circumstance
Students’ responsibility
Complete the “Claim form for extenuating circumstances”
Third Party Evidence
Submit to SCOPE at least TEN days prior to the appropriate assessment board meeting concerned
Assessment may be deferred if application is deemed acceptable

11. Academic Dishonesty Examples:
- Plagiarism, e.g. copying from printed publications, the web or another student
Misconduct in examination or test
- Bribery or attempted bribery
- Commissioning
If suspected of academic dishonesty:
interviewed and may be required to attend a Disciplinary Committee
If found guilty, action will range through
- zero mark for the assessment/ examination
- failure of the module
- expulsion from the module or the award
More information to be found in page 17 of the student handbook, or from Staffordshire University Web:
All cases will be dealt with by Staffordshire University's general regulations for students.

12. Communication Channels
1. Module evaluation
2. Programme committee meeting
Elect three class representatives, one from each stream
To meet with representative(s) from Staffordshire University during the Meetings held twice a year in general
3. Contact SCOPE

13. SCOPE Learning Centres
CityU Academic Exchange Building
Tsim Sha Tsui Learning Centre
United Centre, Admiralty

14. Continuing Education Fund (CEF)
Module included:
Project Management
Observe the deadlines and procedures

15. Academic Calendar 2017/2018 (Year 1) Summer Semester (Jul to Aug 17)
Semester A (Sept to Dec 17)
Semester B (Jan to Apr 18)
2018/2019 (Year 2)
Summer Semester (Jun to Sept 18)
Semester A (Sept to Dec 18)
Semester B (Jan to Apr 19)

16. Student Support Use of CityU Run Run Shaw Library
Use of CityU Computing Services
Wi-Fi Network at the SCOPE’s Main Office & the TSTE Learning Centre and some common areas in the CityU campus
service with 50 MB quota
Access to Canvas

17. Demonstration of Canvas