I learnt the best practices for designing and developing web pages and sites. I gained practical skills in mark-up languages to create static web pages, and an understanding of how simple multi-media techniques can improve the web-user's experience.

How the systems development process affects business. This included the modeling of business systems using informal and formal techniques, and merging parts needed for system provision such as the human computer interface and computer systems design.

I learnt to write programs that meet set specifications using a Java.

I learnt about data representations for storage and transmission, the basic architecture of computers, peripherals, operating systems and file systems, and networking protocols.

I gained an understanding of the issues involved in developing and using relational databases, and the processes to become an expert in structured query language and database design techniques.

This unit helped to develop skills in teamwork, business appreciation, communication, professional behaviour, CV writing and research, and knowledge of the computing industry.

I learnt how to use a back end coding language to make a small CMS, with focus on the usability and security. This unit also looked at using a prebuilt CMS framework to aid in the speed of building and improved functionality out of the box.

With a focus on ‘upstream’ development tasks, I learnt about the needs and of software system designs, and explore the problems with traditional systems development such as human computer interface design and usability.

I learnt about the relationships between security and what can compromise it. Part of my practical work was to perform a penetration test on a system and provide a report on my methods and findings

I made security plans and used forensic techniques in distributed and non-distributed environments. Practical work focused on non-distributed environments, and topics covered included data structures and algorithms.

I gained experience of working in a team on an IT systems development project based on my chosen degree title, which will prepare me for work placement.

I explored the relationship between the goals of Information Systems and the infrastructure strategies of small and medium enterprises. I looked at computer and networking infrastructures and characteristics like flexibility, scalability, performance, resilience, quality of service and security, and design choices and implications of corporate infrastructure

On my placement I have been exposed to C# and development within the Microsoft Stack, using Umbraco and Kentico as CMS and how a project flows from design to build to support. I have also been a part of their emerging tech research and development, creating chatbots for clients. My work is not limited to back end development, I have also been the lead QA on a number of projects and I am learning about the tools and processes of the designers and front end developers with a view to have a well rounded understanding and practical experience in all parts of the development cycle.