3B023E - Data Solutions That Drive Change 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 3B023E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Data Solutions That Drive Change | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Computing | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Computing | ||
| Module Leader: | Jennifer Whewell | ||
| Module Team: | Richard Ward, Madhu Khurana | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2030 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 3 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100367 - computing and information technology | 100371 - information systems | 100754 - databases |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 35 | 35 | 30 |
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Jul 2031 |
Module Aims
To introduce students to the principles and practices of information systems and database design, focusing on how data is structured, stored, and used to support decision-making.
To develop practical skills in analysing requirements, modelling data, and implementing databases using real-world scenarios and challenges.
Content Summary
This module introduces the fundamental principles and applications of information systems (IS) and databases, with an emphasis on the secure management of data. Students explore the role, use, and impact of information systems in a range of contexts and examine the characteristics of data and information that underpin effective and secure system design. Core topics include the systems development process, systems analysis, process and data modelling, and the design and implementation of a basic relational database using a database management system and structured query language (SQL). The module also introduces principles of data protection and encryption, enabling learners to understand how confidentiality, integrity, and security are maintained in information systems. Learners will investigate real-world case studies such as business, environmental, and crime information systems to understand how secure information system solutions address organisational and ethical challenges.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes & Workshops | 56 |
| Problem/Challenge Based Learning | 170 |
| Formative Assessment | 14 |
| Summative Assessment | 60 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Explain the role of information systems and the key concepts of database structure and design. |
| LO2 | Apply basic data modelling and database implementation techniques to develop simple information system solutions for real-world challenges. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | It prepares students for subsequent modules by reinforcing essential concepts of data structure, storage, and use in decision-making systems, while ensuring consistency with the wider assessment design of the course. | 0 | 2000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |