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[Kitkatninja]

I'm one of the Associate lecturers for the TM128 - Microsoft server technologies.

 

In May I'll also be a student, starting my postgrad studies with the M889 - Computer forensics and investigations, depending on finances hopefully will either end up with my Postgrad cert, postgrade diploma or my MSc, but I'll have to wait and see...

 

Other undergrad modules that I found that may be of interest to some may be:

 

T122 Career development and employability

T227 Change, strategy and projects at work

 

As it sounds like they're work based.

[GREED]

Computer Forensics.. how awesome I would love to do that!

[mossj88]

I've done a few courses finished the T215 last year, found it really boring (into more pratical stuff, rather than writing report... after report... after report)

 

I've heard on the grapevine that M courses are more pratical focused is this true?

[Heebeejeebee]

Gaahh!! M255 and those effing frogs!! Mine are all getting rude names at the moment 'cos it's a tedious and unwelcoming module.

 

HBJB

[Kitkatninja]

...I've heard on the grapevine that M courses are more pratical focused is this true?

 

Traditionally for the OU, the letters incorporated in the module code have represented the disciplines encompassed within the module, so:

 

T = Technology

M = Mathematics or Computing (there is no C for Computing modules as they don’t tend to be represented in quite the same way)

 

Many of the undergraduate Computing modules come under the banner of M. Quite often, the letter, which appears first denotes the faculty under which it is administered, but there are exceptions …

 

Therefore, A = Arts, B = Business, D = Social Sciences (of course...), E = Education, L = Languages and so on.

 

U modules are interdisciplinary modules.

 

So it depends on how the course is structured, rather than the letter(s) in front of the numbers which would dictate how practical a course would be.

[Jamo]

I’m studying with the OU, Half way through my Open degree, I’ve done 2 level ones, 2 level twos and currently doing 2 level threes.

I’ve done

• M150: Data, computing and information Level 1

• MT264: Designing application with Visual Basic Level 2

• T224: Computers and processors Level 2

• T155: Linux: an introduction Level 1

 

I’m doing

 

• M359 Relational databases: theory and practice Level 3

• M363 Software engineering with objects Level 3

 

 

 

Thats the same course as me M363 (just started it)

 

Again I am half way through my degree also (computing ones always seem to take longer thanks to most the courses being 30 points instead of 60!! Doh!)

[NikChillin]

Thats the same course as me M363 (just started it)

 

Again I am half way through my degree also (computing ones always seem to take longer thanks to most the courses being 30 points instead of 60!! Doh!)

 

Just signed up for the T155 Linux, what's it like?

 

I tried the M255 but after endless problems with my laptop and the ou workspace not working properly - ended up dropping too far behind to continue. I didn't enjoy it too much either, not my strongest point anyway without complications. I really enjoyed the AviSynth scripting in the T215 though and I did well in that module.

[andy_nic]

Just signed up for the T155 Linux, what's it like?

To be honest I ended up buying a Linux+ book and working to that as the module can be used as a preparation for the linux+ exam. So I thought might as well learn it the exam way. Then just did the final assignment. I already use Linux and it was only used to fill a gap in my studies between main modules. But very good for anyone with no knowledge of Linux. Would be nice if the OU offered a medium or advanced one. Still waiting for my results for the module.

[NikChillin]

M150 was an attempt to force me to get into coding ... and whilst I could do most of it, it just reinforced that I don't like coding.

 

So I am now looking at other courses, hopefully IT related, which I can do but I know I will end up picking different strands to fill in some gaps.

 

Same here,strgled with the coding side of things.... I have also found it difficult to fill in the gaps as some courses have been discontinued. I shouldn't have left it until after xmas..

[GrumbleDook]

Same here,strgled with the coding side of things.... I have also found it difficult to fill in the gaps as some courses have been discontinued. I shouldn't have left it until after xmas..

 

I've been following Learn to code | Codecademy in bits and pieces recently ... and it has been ok. I am trying to do one evening a fortnight on it now for 90 mins at a time.

[NikChillin]

I've been following Learn to code | Codecademy in bits and pieces recently ... and it has been ok. I am trying to do one evening a fortnight on it now for 90 mins at a time.

Thanks for that, looks interesting.

[NikChillin]

As a matter of interest, I have seen somewhere on the OU the modules that are required to class your degree as a computing degree but for the life of me can't find it. Anyone know where they've hidden it?

[kernewek-sam]

As a matter of interest, I have seen somewhere on the OU the modules that are required to class your degree as a computing degree but for the life of me can't find it. Anyone know where they've hidden it?

 

I think it's in the prospectus. OU Prospectus Request

[Kitkatninja]

Or here under Computing and ICT courses.