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ECTS Information Package: Degree Programme

BSc in

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONTECHNOLOGIES

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A - General DescriptionProgramme Title - Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação

Qualification awarded - BSc in Information and Communication Technologies

Level of qualification - First-Cycle degree, ISCED Level 5, EQF Level 6

Specific admission requirementsGeneralIn order to be eligible to this bachelor's degree, students must hold the high-school diploma or legallyequivalent qualification. Application can also be made through the following special entry routes:

Students coming from the Portuguese education system through re-admission, degree change and●

transfer schemes;Holders of a Foundation Course Diploma (CET);●

Adults aged more than 23 who have passed tailor-made examinations intended to assess their ability●

to pursue higher education studies;Holders of Intermediary or Graduate degree diplomas;●

Students coming from foreign higher education.●

Specific

To be accepted for entry in the bachelor's degree in Information and Communication Technologiesone of the following national access examinations is required: 16 Mathematics or 04 Economicsand 16 Mathematics or 16 Mathematics and 18 Portuguese with a minimum score of 95 points out of200. The same minimum score is required for the application grade (in which 65% of the markcorresponds to secondary education and 35% to access examinations).

Without prejudice to the general admission requirements and based on IPT's internal regulations, thefollowing candidates may be admitted to the Information and Communication Technologies degree,but subject to admission quotas:

candidates coming from the following regions: Castelo Branco, Leiria, Portalegre and Santarém●

(50%);candidates who have completed level-4 Vocational Programs (20%).●

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar


Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, non-formal and informal)

GeneralProcedures on the recognition of credits gained in previous learning are established in the regulationsfor the Recognition and Validation of Qualifications and Skills of ESTA-IPT available athttp://webmanager.ipt.pt/mgallery/default.asp?obj=4534

SpecificNot applicable.

Qualification requirements and regulations:180 ECTS credits distributed across 6 curricular semesters (3 years), each with 40 weeks of full-time study (20weeks per semester). Total study hours per year: 1620 (1 ECTS credit = 27 study hours).The course structurecomprises 6 compulsory modules per semester (except for the last one).Optional modules are distributed amongseveral semesters of the program (at least, one each semester).

Profile of the program:

The academic programme in Information and Communication Technologies from ESTA-IPT aims at deliveringqualified staff in major computer science areas particularly in IC technologies as a support to other economicactivities.

The course curriculum was designed with basis on intensive reflection by the academic staff on the field andeducational supply in IC technologies offered within IPT's region of influence and the general objectives of thepolytechnic sub-system.

The programme was designed so as to produce qualified staff with sound theoretical and practical foundations andknow-how enabling varied experiences in professional, on-the-job environments as much as possible.



Key learning outcomes:

Students are provided a solid theoretical and practical training in IC technologies.

They are prepared to perform technical and management duties within organisations or units engaged in or relyingupon the use of IC technologies.

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples:

Professional prospects for graduates of this programme will depend on their academic profile.

Communication networks

Profile targeted to deal with issues related with IC technologies namely the needs for computer resources andcommunication infrastructures and to install and manage computer systems to meet those needs.

Career Prospects:

Management of computer systems from businesses engaged in activities that are not connected with informatics;

Consultancy in computer systems;

Network design, management and installation.

Information, Quality and Security systems (SIS).

As information systems take on an increasing significance, both at the level of process and business aims, the needfor security and quality increases considerably and becomes a major concern for decision-makers.

More than a mere product or technology which can be bought, used and discarded, the security of informationsystems should be viewed as mainstreamed in the company business as an ever-changing process that requires ahuge capacity to drive and manage change, both in terms of behaviours and organisational and technologicalinfrastructures.

Career Prospects:

Planners, administrators and explorers of information systems;

Security consultants;

Managers of critical information and people involved in the definition, implementation and management ofbusiness safety measures.

Webdesign, Multimedia and E-Business

Current society shows an increasing tendency to consumption and wide usage by the general population ofmultimedia devices.

Therefore, it is necessary to train qualified personnel capable of developing multimedia products and contents thatcan be applied in a wide range of businesses, public institutions, communication offices, etc.



By creating this profile we intended to keep close track of the academic pathway of the students who wish tofurther their knowledge in such topics as media, sound, image, web technologies and multimedia applications.

Career Prospects;

Applications/multimedia content production technician;

Technicians for businesses with the multimedia component;

Image and sound producers;

New technologies producers;

Development of WEB applications and products.

Access to further studies:The bachelor's degree in Information and Communication Technologies allows access to second-cycle andpostgraduate programs according to applicable admission regulations.



Course structure diagram with credits

Course Title Year Semester Credits

Computer Architecture I 1 S1 5.5

Mathematics I 1 S1 4.5

Option (Year 1 Sem 1) 1 S1 0

op: Technical Drawing (*) 1 S1 4.5

op: Foreign Language I (*) 1 S1 4.5

op: Automatic Data Acquisition Systems (*) 1 S1 5.5

op: Information and Communication Technologies I (*) 1 S1 5.5

Portuguese 1 S1 5

Programming and Algorithmics 1 S1 5

Computer Architecture II 1 S2 5

Foreign Language II 1 S2 4.5

Information and Communication 1 S2 5

Mathematics II 1 S2 4.5

Option (Year 1 Sem 2) 1 S2 0

op: Multimedia Design (*) 1 S2 5

op: Information and Communication Technologies II (*) 1 S2 5.5

Programming Languages 1 S2 6

Computer Networks I 2 S1 5.5

Database Principles 2 S1 5

Internet Technologies 2 S1 5.5

Mathematics III 2 S1 4.5

Operating Systems I 2 S1 5.5

Option II (Year 2 Sem 1) 2 S1 0

op: Data Acquisition, Processing and Dissemination (*) 2 S1 5

op: Computer Graphics (*) 2 S1 5

op: Human Machine Interface (*) 2 S1 5

op: Organisation, Planning and Administration (*) 2 S1 5.5

op: Object-Oriented Programming (*) 2 S1 5

Option I_Year2_Sem1) 2 S1 0

(*) This course may not be available in certain academic years. Please confirm availability with the Erasmus coordinator.



Course structure diagram with credits (cont.)


op: Data Acquisition, Processing and Dissemination (*) 2 S1 5

op: Computer Graphics (*) 2 S1 5

op: Human Machine Interface (*) 2 S1 5

op: Organisation, Planning and Administration (*) 2 S1 5.5

op: Object-Oriented Programming (*) 2 S1 5

Databases I 2 S2 5.5


op: Digital Electronics (*) 2 S2 5

op: Web Scripting and Design (*) 2 S2 5.5

op: Computer Networks II (*) 2 S2 5.5

op: Operating Systems II (*) 2 S2 5.5

op: Audio and Video Techniques (*) 2 S2 5

Option III (Year 2 Sem 2) 2 S2 0












Option J/CEM 2 S2 0











Organisational Information Systems 2 S2 7

Research Project I 2 S2 5

Advanced Development of Internet Applications I 3 S1 5

Computer Systems Management 3 S1 5.5

Digital Economics 3 S1 5

ICT Quality Assurance 3 S1 5


op: 2D and 3D Animation (*) 3 S1 5

op: Data Warehouse, Data Mining and Business Intelligence (*) 3 S1 5.5

op: E-Business (*) 3 S1 5

op: Computer Security (*) 3 S1 5.5

Research Project II 3 S1 5


op: Multimedia Authoring (*) 3 S2 5

op: Balanced Score Cards (*) 3 S2 5.5

op: Advanced Development of Internet Applications II (*) 3 S2 5

op: Management of High-Speed Networks (*) 3 S2 5

op: Decision-Making Support Systems (*) 3 S2 5

Option III (Year 3 Sem 1) 3 S2 0

















Project 3 S2 12

Project Planning and Management 3 S2 5

System Integration and Business Process Management 3 S2 5



Examination regulations, assessment and grading

GeneralGeneral assessment rules are in line with the Portuguese law and described in the AcademicRegulations of ESTA-IPT available at http://webmanager.ipt.pt/mgallery/default.asp?obj=4537.

The licenciado degree is awarded a final grade between 10 and 20 within a 0/20 scale as well as itsequivalent in the European grading scale.

SpecificThe assessment criteria for each individual course unit are established in the respective courseinformation sheet.

Graduation requirements:180 ECTS of which 136 must correspond to compulsory units.

Mode of study:Full- or part-time.

Program director or equivalente

Director: Henrique Carlos dos Santos MoraErasmus coordinator: Valter José Gonçalves BouçaECTS coordinator: Valter José Gonçalves Bouça



B - Description of individual course units

Course unit title Computer Architecture I

Course unit code 925001

Type of course unit Compulsory

Level of Course unit First Cycle

Year of Study First Year

Semester/Trimester when thecourse unit is delivered

First Semester

Number of ECTS creditsallocated

5.5

Name of Lecturer(s) Valter José Gonçalves Bouça

Learning outcomes of thecourse unit

On completion of this unit, students should be provided with basic knowledge of electronics andmicroprocessors.

Mode of delivery Face-to-face

Prerequisites andco-requisites

Foundations of mathematics and computer science

Recommended optionalprogramme componentes

Mathematics, algorithms and programming

Course contentes 1-Basics of Numbering; 2-Analogue and digital circuits. 3-Boolean algebra and logic circuits4-Computer architecture. CPU, Bus controllers; 5-Management of Interrupts and Traps, Multitasking andmultiprocessing. 6-Structure of the I/O system. Synchronous and asynchronous device drivers , DMA;7-Memory, Registers, Cache Memory, RAM, Hard disk; 8-Operating systems

Recommended or requiredReading

- Sttalings, W.(2006). Computer Organization & Architecture. Estados Unidos: Prentice Hall

Planned learning activitiesand teaching methods

1-Theoretical/practical classes including case study analysis. 2-Laboratory classes Problem solving

Assessment Methods andcriteria

-Ongoing assessment through problem analysis and discussion as well as worksheets solved inclass(10%). Two mini-tests (30%) -Final evaluation: Examination held during the appropriateseason(60%)

Language of Instruction Portuguese | Mentoring in English

Work placement(s) Not applicable.




Course unit title Mathematics I






First Semester


4.5

Name of Lecturer(s) Maria Isabel Vaz Pitacas


Students should become familiar with Logic, Set Theory, Binary Relations, Matrices and Determinants(for linear equations systems) applied to analytic geometry and structure and develop logical, accuratereasoning to achieve clear thought and language.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes 1.Introduction to Logic. 2.Set theory - concepts. 3.Binary relations. 4.Matrices. 5.Determinants.6.Matrices, Analytical Geometry and Determinants.


- Pitacas, I. e Monteiro, H. (2010). Matemática I - Apontamentos teóricos. Abrantes: ESTA


Lectures with the aid of media resources. Worksheets and laboratory practice as needed.


2 mid-term tests(F1,F2)marked 0/20 and 2 tests (T1 and T2)marked 0/20 or 2 mid-termtests(F1,F2)marked 0/20. Final mark= 0.8x [(F1 + F2) / 2] +0.2 x [(T1 + T2)/ 2] or(F1+F2)/2. And/orexamination






Course unit title Automatic Data Acquisition Systems (*)


Type of course unit Optional




First Semester


5.5

Name of Lecturer(s) Mário José Costa Macedo


Become familiar with automatic optical reading and RFID systems and with the standards associatedwith the detection of people, assets and locations.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes 1.Concepts and domains of automatic identification systems; 2.Identification using optical codes;3.Electronic Product code; 4.RFID technology; 5.Global network for data syncronization.


- Yan, L. e Zhang, Y. e Yang, L. e Ning, H. (2008). the Internet of Things. (Vol. 1). London: Auerbarch


Lectures and theoretical-practical classes.


Test and project.







Course unit title Foreign Language I (*)






First Semester


4.5

Name of Lecturer(s) Susana Isabel Caetano Domingos


The acquisition and improvement of the English language has an important role in the training of futureprofessionals in information technology and communication related areas. By the end of the course, thestudents should be able to use English fluently in future work and business contexts.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes A - Topic contents 1. People and Jobs 2.Products and Services (Company types and activities) 3.Location(Company location and buildings) 4.Technology (Technology and functions) 5.Communication(Documents and correspondence) 6. Contacts 7. Departments 8. Employment 9. Teamwork 10.Schedules B. Language contents 1. Articles 2. Verb tenses and forms 3. Adjectives and adverbs 4.Prepositions


- GLENDINNING, E. e MCEWAN, J. Oxford English for Information Technology. Reino Unido:Oxford University Press


Real-life situations are used as often as possible in classes. The students have the opportunity to practiseall four skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking.


A - Continuous Assessment Participation - 20% Class test - 20% Evaluation paper - 60% B - PeriodicAssessment Class test - 20% Evaluation paper - 60% Oral test - 20% C - Final Assessment Written exam- 50% Oral exam - 50%

Language of Instruction English | Mentoring in English






Course unit title Information and Communication Technologies I (*)






First Semester


5.5

Name of Lecturer(s) Sandra Maria Gonçalves Vilas Boas Jardim


On completion of this unit students should be familiar with the configuration and installation of personalproductivity tools. They should have a good command of Windows XP and Office tools - MicrosoftWord, Outlook and PowerPoint.



Computer skills at user level


Not applicable.

Course contentes 1- Windows xp 2- Internet 3- Oulook 4 - Word 5 - PowerPoint


- Stanek, W.(2008). Microsoft Windows XP Professional . Estados Unidos: Bookman


1-Lectures Case study discussion 2-Laboratory classes Problem-solving


-Ongoing assessment Class debates and coursework and two minitests (10%) -Final assessmentExamination during the normal examination season(60%)







Course unit title Technical Drawing (*)






First Semester


4.5

Name of Lecturer(s) Pedro Domingos Belo Carmona Marques


Students should acquire CAD skills as a basis to other course subjects. They should get the necessaryfoundations to further developing and enhancing their CAD expertise.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes 1. Preliminary concepts (4h) . Standardisation . Materials and technologies employed . Composition of adrawing 2. Ortogonal projections - Multiple Views (18h) . Geometric solids and projections . Projectionsfrom solid models and perspectives . Perspective representations . Cuts and sections


- Silva, A. e Dias, J. e Sousa, L. (2004). Desenho Técnico Moderno. Lisboa: Lidel- Veiga da Cunha, L.(2006). Desenho Técnico. Lisboa: Gulbenkian


Lectures and tutorials including Autocad exercises.


- Individual coursework (20%) + mid-term test (80%) (exemption from exam) - Exam/Make-up exam(100%)







Course unit title Portuguese






First Semester


5

Name of Lecturer(s) Sandra Sofia Antunes Pereira Barata


Students should . develop oral and written skills . be aware of the significance of adapting the speech tothe communication context . acquire research methods and techniques



Not applicable


Not applicable

Course contentes 1. Communication and Language 2. Oral and Written expression 3. Syntax and Semantics 4. Causes forspelling mistakes 5. Verb tenses 6. The New Orthographic Agreement


- Mira Mateus, M.(2003). Gramática da Língua Portuguesa. Lisboa: Caminho


Lectures and tutorials


Mid-term assessment (Written Test – 70% and written essay – 30%) Final assessment – Written Exam.Minimum pass mark: 10/20 (weighted average of written test and essay).


Work placement(s) Not applicable




Course unit title Programming and Algorithmics






First Semester


5

Name of Lecturer(s) Fernando Sérgio Hortas Rodrigues


The students will learn how to design and implement algorithms as a tool for the resolution of practicalproblems. They will be provided with an introduction to data structures and learn C language for codingsome of the learned algorithms.



Not applicable


Not applicable

Course contentes Fluxograms; Pseudocode; Structured programming; Data types and Primitive operations; Variables andConstants; Expressions; Internal functions; Input/Output; Algorithm writing; Control Flow; Functions;Basic data structures; Lists; Stacks; Queues; Trees; Graphs; Sorting; C language.


- Aguilar, L.(2008). Fundamentos de Programação: Algoritmos, Estruturas de Dados e Objetos. -:McGraw Hill- Sedgewick, R.(1997). Algorithms in C: Fundamentals, Data Structures, Sorting, Searching Pts. 1-4. -:Addison Wesley- Kerninghan, B. e Ritchie, D. (1988). The C Programming Language. -: Prentice Hall- Cormen, T. e Leiserson, C. e Rivest, R. e Stein, C. (2009). Introduction to Algorithms. -: MIT Press


Theoretical and practical classes.


Practical projects.






Course unit title Computer Architecture II






Second Semester


5



The students should learn the concepts associated with the structure and operation of modern digitalcomputers.



Have basic computer skills and the ability to analyse and interpret programming languages


Mathematical logic; Computer architecture; Programming languages

Course contentes 1- External Memory; 2-Internal Memory 3- Input / Output Unit; 4- Operating Systems; 5 - Computerarithmetic concepts


- Sttalings, W.(2006). Computer Organization & Architecture. Estados Unidos: Prentice Hall


1-Lectures Case-study analysis 2-Laboratory classes Problem solving


- Ongoing assessment Case study analysis and discussion and coursework(10%) -Final assessmentExamination during the normal examination season(60%)






Course unit title Foreign Language II






Second Semester


4.5

Name of Lecturer(s) Susana Isabel Caetano Domingos


Improving the proficiency in English is of utmost importance for future professionals. By the end of thecourse, the students should be able to use English fluently in future work and bussiness contexts,specifically in the area of information technology and communication.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes A - Topic contents 1. Careers in Computer related areas 2. Communications 3. The internet 4. Futuretrends 5. Issues in Computing B - English language 1. Articles, determiners 2. Adjectives, Adverbs 3.Verb tenses and forms 4. Conditional sentences 5. Reported speech 6. Passive voice


- GLENDINNING, E. e MCEWAN, J. Oxford English for Information Technology. Reino Unido:Oxford University Press


Real situations are used as often as possible in classes. Debate among students on the topics studied arestrongly encouraged. The students have the opportunity to practise all four skills: listening, reading,writing and speaking.


A - Continuous Assessment Participation in class- 20% Essays - 20% Evaluation paper - 60% B -Periodic Assessment Essays - 20% Evaluation paper - 60% Oral test - 20% C - Final Assessment Writtenexam - 50% Oral exam - 50%

Language of Instruction English | Mentoring in English





Course unit title Information and Communication






Second Semester


5

Name of Lecturer(s) José Gaio Martins Dias


Learn concepts of Information and Communication Technology as well as the Information Society; theuse of IT and its impact on society.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes 1.The Information and Communication context 2.The impact of technologies 3.Informationtechnologies 4.Information and citizenship


- Rodrigues, A.(1999). As técnicas da comunicação e da informação. Lisboa: Presença


Lectures supported by discussion and debate.


- 50% Theorical exam - 50% Final project






Course unit title Mathematics II






Second Semester


4.5

Name of Lecturer(s) Maria Helena Morgado Monteiro


The students should be able to interpret data, to formulate and to solve problems connected with thedifferential and integral calculus of one-variable functions of a single variable and series of a function.



Highschool Mathematics


Not applicable.

Course contentes 1.Real functions; 2.R-Differential calculus: derivatives, differentials, extremes, optimization problems;3.R-Integral calculus - indefinite integral, definite integral and its applications; 4.Series - series ofnumbers and series of functions.


- Anton, H.(2000). Cálculo, um novo horizonte. (Vol. I). Porto Alegre: Bookman- Stewart, J.(2002). Cálculo. (Vol. I). São Paulo: Pioneira Thomson Learning- Hostetler, R. e Edwards, B. e Larson, R. (2006). Cálculo. (Vol. I). São Paulo: McGraw-Hill


Lectures and tutorials including worksheets solved in class under the lecturer's supervision.


Mid-term assessment: two mini-tests (0 to 3 grade points)and two tests (0 to 17 points with a minimummark of 7); Final assessment: written exam (0 to 20 grade points). Minimum pass grade:10/20.






Course unit title Information and Communication Technologies II (*)






Second Semester


5.5



The students should become familiar with??productivity tools from a user's perspective. Students willdevelop the interaction with these tools, applying new concepts of a technical nature.



Knowledge of computers from the user's perspective


Information and communication technologies 1; Database

Course contentes Microsoft Excel - Basics Concepts; Microsoft Excel - Advanced Concepts; Programming in VisualBasic for Applications (vba)


- Sousa, S. e Sousa, M. (2007). Microsoft Office 2007 . Portugal: FCA- Sousa, S. e Sousa, M. (2007). Microsoft Office 2007 . Portugal: FCA


1-Lectures Case study analysis. 2-Laboratory classes Resolution of practical problems.


-Continuous assessment Exercise solving in class (10%)´ 2 mini-tests (30%) -Final assessmentExamination(60%)







Course unit title Multimedia Design (*)






Second Semester


5

Name of Lecturer(s) Célia Maria Nunes Barreto


The students should: . acquire skills in the design of multimedia projects . become familiar with designtools, processes and constraints . be able to devise aesthetic/ functional solutions that meet the users'requirements.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes Design concepts Design dimensions Design methodologies Design for monitor/internet/browsersMonitor resolution, file size, colour and letterpress, web graphics HTML WYSIYG. Interactivity, Javaand Javascript. Web design strategies Planning and production. Case study analysis. Design for games.


- Gordon, M. e Gordon, B. (2005). Digital Graphic Design. : Thames & Hudson Ltd


Lectures and tutorials.


Average mark of all practical assignments carried out during the semester.







Course unit title Programming Languages






Second Semester


6



In this course, students are invited to learn the object-oriented paradigm, namely the concepts ofinheritance, abstraction, encapsulation and polymorphism, by using C# programming language andthe.NET framework.



Not applicable


Not applicable

Course contentes C#: .NET framework; Types; Expressions; Classes; Methods; Constructors; Inheritance; Polymorphism;Collections; Interfaces; Exceptions; Events; Delegates; Overriding Methods; File Streams; ADO.NET;GUI.


- Gross, C.(2007). Beginning C# 2008: From Novice to Professional. -: Apress- Marques, P. e Pedroso, H. e Figueira, R. (2008). C# 3.5. -: FCA


Theoretical and Practical classes


Exams and Practical project.






Course unit title Computer Networks I




Year of Study Second Year


First Semester


5.5



The students should be familiar with the key technologies and protocols of local networks and gainedskills in the analysis, design and maintenance of small size networks and be aware of advantages anddisadvantages of connecting a LAN to the Internet.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes 1. Introduction to Computer Networks; 2. Physical Layer; 3. Data Link layer; 4. Network layer; 5.Switching; 6. Data security; 7. WAN networks; 8. Network management systems; 9. Advanced Services;10. Data convergence


- Kurose, J. e Ross, K. (2009). Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach. (Vol. 1). (pp. 1-835).Estados Unidos: Addison-Wesley- Sttalings, W.(2010). Data and Computer Communications. (Vol. 1). (pp. ch 1-ch 8). Estados Unidos:Pearson- Tanenbaun, A. e Wetherall, D. (2010). Computer Networks. (Vol. 1). (pp. ch 1-ch 6). Estados Unidos:Pearson- Gouveia, J. e Magalhães, A. (2009). Redes de Computadores - Curso completa. (Vol. 1). (pp. 1-307).Portugal: FCA




- Theoretical assessment - 40%, with a minimum mark of 8/20. - Practical assessment - 40%, with aminimum mark of 10/20. Average of the lab assignments, each with a minimum grade of 8/20. -Continuous assessment, 20%






Course unit title Database Principles






First Semester


5

Name of Lecturer(s) Henrique Carlos dos Santos Mora


The students should learn the fundamentals of databases and related technologies and methodologies. Atthe end of the semester, they are expected to be able to develop, implement and monitor projectsinvolving large databases.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes 1. Basic concepts 2. Databases 3. Traditional drawing methods 4. Data access language for relationaldatabases 5. Microsoft Sql Server


- Date, C.(2000). An Introduction to Database Systems. EUA: Addison-Wesley- Mora, C.(2011). Sebenta de FBD. Portugal: IPT


Lectures and tutorials. Laboratory sessions involving problem solving and experimental demonstrations.


Final project (100%)






Course unit title Internet Technologies






First Semester


5.5

Name of Lecturer(s) Hélder da Corte Pestana


The students should become familiar with the different hypertext markup languages for developingwebsites: edit and code WebPages with the aid of specific applications (editors).



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes 1.The internet. 2.Hypertext markup language HTML and XHML. 3.Cascade Style Sheets. 4.WebsiteEditors. 5.Producing dynamic pages using JavaScript. 6.Website edition.


- Coelho, P.(2012). HTML 4 & XHTML - Curso Completo. Lisboa: FCA- Coelho, P.(2012). Javascript - Animação e Programação em Páginas Web. Lisboa: FCA- Ughetto, V.(2012). CSS – Criação Inovadora de Sites. Lisboa: FCA- Oliveira, H.(2012). Dreamweaver CS5 e CS5.5. Lisboa: FCA


Theoretical-practical classes supported by case study analysis.


Normal Season: - 25% Participation - 25% Theoretical exam - 50% Final project Examination seasonand Make-up Season: - 50% Theoretical exam - 50% Final project






Course unit title Mathematics III






First Semester


4.5

Name of Lecturer(s) Maria João da Costa Antunes Inácio


Students will be provided with in-depth expertise in Probabilities and Statistics, which are crucial in atechnology course to understand the role of statistical data analysis in the decision-making process andrelated risks.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes 1. What is statistics? 2. Data analysis, representation and reduction. 3. Sampling. 4. Introduction toprobabilities. 5. Random variables. 6. Theoretical Distributions. 7. Introduction to estimation. 8.Hypothesis tests. 9. Simple linear regression.


- Ross, S.(1987). Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists. New York: JohnWiley & Sons- Afonso, A. e Nunes, C. (2011). Estatística e Probabilidades - Aplicações e Soluções em SPSS. (Vol. 1).Lisboa: Escolar Editora- Bhattacharyya, G. e Johnson, R. (1977). Statistical Concepts and Methods. (Vol. 1). *: WileyInternational Edition- Pestana, D. e Velosa, S. (2002). Introdução à Probabilidade e à Estatística. (Vol. 1). Lisboa: FundaçãoCalouste Gulbenkian


Theoretical classes involving description, explanation and exemplification of concepts and methods.Theoretical and practical sessions including problem-solving.


Mid-term assessment: three tests with a minimum of 7/20 in at least two tests. Final assessment: finalexam.






Course unit title Operating Systems I






First Semester


5.5



The students are expected to be able to use Windows 2003/08 Server and Linux operating systems andhave a good command of their main applications as well as properly install and configure these operatingsystems.



Not applicable.


Computer Architecture I Computer Architecture II

Course contentes 1. An Introduction to Operating Systems; 2. Basic functions of an OS; 3. Process management andscheduling; 4. Memory management; 5. Synchronization and inter-process communication; 6. OperatingSystem Windows 2003/2008 Server; Linux Operating System; User and computer management; Groupmanagement; Security; Administration and monitoring of a server;


- Rosa, A.(2008). Windows Server 2008. (Vol. 1). (pp. 1-440). Portugal: FCA- Pereira, F. e Guerreiro, R. (2012). Linux - Curso Completo. (Vol. 1). (pp. 1-600). Portugal: FCA


Lectures and tutorials supported by case study analysis.


- Theoretical assessment - 40%, with a minimum mark of 8/20. - Practical assessment - 40%, with aminimum mark of 10/20. Average of the lab assignments, each with a minimum mark of 8/20. -Continuous assessment, 20%






Course unit title Computer Graphics (*)






First Semester


5

Name of Lecturer(s) Júlio César Moita Jorge Ruivo da Silva


The students should . be familiar with concepts, techniques, algorithms and architecture of computergraphics . be able to discriminate between all the algorithms employed for the development of computergraphic systems.



Previous knowledge of mathematics and algebra


Not applicable.

Course contentes . Introduction to computer graphics . Computer graphics history . Mathematical and geometricfoundations of computer graphics . Representation and modelling of 3D objects . Representation andrendering . Graphic channels . Lighting . Mapping techniques . Geometric shadows . Radiance methods .Ray tracing strategy . Volume rendering . Anti-aliasing theory and practice


- Alan, W.(1999). 3D Computer Graphics . EUA: Addison Wesley- Tomas, M. e Eric, H. (2002). Real time rendering. EUA: AK peters




Mid-term assessment: Practical assignment Written Test Ongoing assessment Exam and make-up exam:written test Practical assignment







Course unit title Data Acquisition, Processing and Dissemination (*)






First Semester


5

Name of Lecturer(s) Francisco Manuel Ferreira LopesValter José Gonçalves Bouça


Students should: . be able to apply principles, criteria and techniques for the selection of data resources .be able to use controlled documental languages . acquire skills related with cataloguing, alphabeticalordering and indexing



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes 1. Data acquisition 2. Data processing/organisation 2.1 Cataloguing 2.2 International standards foralphabetical seriation 2.3 Seriation systems 2.4 Indexing and documentary languages 2.5 The differenttypes of catalogues 2.6 The collective catalogue, CBU and CIP 2.7 Archiving and data management 3.Data dissemination 4. Data preservation


- Oddy, P.(1996). Future libraries future catalogues. Reino Unido: London Library AssociationPublishing- Suaiden, E.(1995). Biblioteca pública e informação à comunidade. Brasil: Global Editora


Lectures and tutorials supported by case study analysis and discussion.


Ongoing assessment: 25% Test: 25% Project: 50%







Course unit title Human Machine Interface (*)






First Semester


5

Name of Lecturer(s) Pedro Castro Bento MoisésValter José Gonçalves Bouça


On completion of the module, the students should be able to design and evaluate graphic interfacesusing heuristic methods for usability and ubiquity in accordance with ISO 18529.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes I - Preliminary concepts II - Humans III - Computers IV - Usability engineering V – Analysis VI -Design VII - Evaluation of usability VIII - Visual display of quantitative data IX - IU tools X - IHMstyles of working XI - New interaction paradigms


- Dix, Finlay, Abowd & Beale, .(1999). Human-Computer Interaction. Reino Unido: Prentice HallEurope




Ongoing assessment: 25% Project: 75%







Course unit title Object-Oriented Programming (*)






First Semester


5



This module aims to provide the study of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, through the study ofiterative methodologies, mainly the Unified Process and UML. Design Patterns are also covered. TheJava language is used where necessary.



Not applicable


Not applicable

Course contentes Unified Modelling Language; Object-Oriented Analysis and Design; Unified Process; Design Patterns.


- Larman, C.(2004). Applying UML and Patterns: An Introduction to Object-Oriented Analysis andDesign and Iterative Development . -: Prentice Hall- Freeman, E. e Freeman, E. e Bates, B. e Kathy, K. (2004). Head First Design Patterns (Head First) . -:O'Reilly Media- Eckel, B.(2006). Thinking in Java . -: Prentice Hall- Booch, G. e Rumbaugh, J. e Jacobson, I. (2005). The Unified Modeling Language User Guide. -:Addison Wesley




Practical project.







Course unit title Organisation, Planning and Administration (*)






First Semester


5.5

Name of Lecturer(s) Ana Cláudia Leal Marques Pires da Silva Mendes Pinto


. Raise the students' awareness to the relevance of management related issues . Provide basic conceptsand tools of strategic management that will improve reasoning and decision-making skills.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes Organisation: business planning; the business world. How to create a business - control process.Performance appraisal. Corrective measures. Control types. Strategic control points. Negative reactionsto control. Prevention of negative reactions.Disciplinary action. Contribution to productivity.


- WEST, A.(1992). Planeamento da Empresa, . Barcarena: Editorial Presença- DRUCKER, .(1986). Inovação e Gestão, . Estados Unidos: Editorial Presença- PORTER, M.(1990). Competitive Advantage of Nations. Estados Unidos: Simon & Schuster- PORTER, M.(2005). Estratégia Competitiva. Estados Unidos: Editora Campus




Mid-term Test (100%)







Course unit title Databases I






Second Semester


5.5



An in-depth study of SQL language and data modelling, server-side programming, triggers and storeprocedures.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes 1. Microsoft SQL Server 2. Structured Query Language 3. Modelling 4. Temporary tables and tablevariables 5. Store Procedures 6. Triggers 7. Cursors


- Date, C.(2000). An Introduction to Database Systems. EUA: Addison-Wesley- Ramakrisnan , R. e Gehrke, H. (2003). Database Management Systems. EUA: McGraw-Hill- Ben-Gan, I. e Sarka , D. e Wolter, R. (2005). Inside Microsoft SQL Server 2005: T-SQL Programming.EUA: Microsoft Press(). Microsoft Developers Network.Acedido em31 de maio de 2012 em http://msdn.microsoft.com


Theoretical-practical classes. Fieldwork involving execution of assessed tasks.


Mid-term assessment 2 individual assignments (50% each) Final assessment 1 individual assignment(100%)






Course unit title Audio and Video Techniques (*)






Second Semester


5



On completion of this module the students should be familiar with concepts related with multimediavideo/audio technologies, including acquisition, processing and composition, handling cameras andvideo and audio production and post-production.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes Content and pre-production Framing On-screen depth and motion Light Sound Image and sound TimeLinear structure theory Non-linear structure theory


- João, G.(2010). As lições do cinema Manual de Filmologia. (Vol. 1). Portugal: Colibri- Jan Roberts, B.(2011). Making Media - foudations of sound and image production. Estados Unidos:Focal Press/ Elsevier Publishing




Mid-term assessment: Practical assignment Written test Continuous assessment Exam and make-upexam: Written test Practical assignment







Course unit title Computer Networks II (*)






Second Semester


5.5



This course is intended to enhance the degree of familiarity with key technologies and protocols of localnetworks, gaining skills in analysis, design, maintenance and optimisation of small size networks.



Not applicable.


Computer Networks I

Course contentes 1. Maintenance; 2. Signal transmission; 3. Data transmission; Synchronous and asynchronoustransmission; Communication interfaces; Flow control; HDLC protocol; Data multiplexing; 4. LocalArea Networks; LLC Sub-layer; MAC Sub-layer; Bridges; High-speed LANs; wireless LANs; 5.Internetworking; TCP/IP; Routers; IGP and EGP Protocols; Transport protocols; 6. Network Design


- Kurose, J. e Ross, K. (2009). Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach. (Vol. 1). (pp. 1-835).Estados Unidos: Addison-Wesley- Sttalings, W.(2010). Data and Computer Communications. (Vol. 1). (pp. ch 1-ch 8). Estados Unidos:Pearson- Tanenbaun, A. e Wetherall, D. (2010). Computer Networks. (Vol. 1). (pp. ch 1-ch 6). Estados Unidos:Pearson- Gouveia, J. e Magalhães, A. (2009). Redes de Computadores - Curso completa. (Vol. 1). (pp. 1-307).Portugal: FCA


Lectures and Tutorials supported by case study analysis and problem solving.


- Theoretical assessment - 40%, with a minimum mark of 8/20. - Practical assessment - 40%, with aminimum mark of 10/20. Average of the lab assignments, each with a minimum grade of 8/20. -Continuous assessment - 20%







Course unit title Digital Electronics (*)






Second Semester


5

Name of Lecturer(s) Raul Manuel Domingos MonteiroFrancisco José Alexandre Nunes


The students should know the basic concepts that will allow them to understand how electric andelectronic circuits work. They should be able to analyse simple electric circuits and some basicelectronic circuits.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes 1. The constitution of matter 2. DC circuits 3. AC circuits 4. Operational amplifier 5. Semi-conductorstheory 6. Diode 7. Bipolar junction transistor


- Alves, T.(2010). Sebenta de Electricidade e Electrónica. (Vol. ). ESTA: ESTA


Theoretical-practical classes including problem solving.


Theoretical component: 50%(minimum mark 9/20) Practical component: 50% (minimum mark 10/20)







Course unit title Operating Systems II (*)






Second Semester


5.5



The students will familiarise themselves with the use of Windows 2003/08 Server operating systems andLinux as a means for providing and managing services and resources on a data network.



Not applicable.


Operating Systems I

Course contentes 1. Introduction to Network Operating Systems; 2. Communication and resource sharing; 3. Routing; 4.DHCP; 5. DNS; 6. Data security; 7. Remote access; 8. Directory services.


- Rosa, A.(2008). Windows Server 2008. (Vol. 1). (pp. 1-440). Portugal: FCA- Pereira, F. e Guerreiro, R. (2012). Linux - Curso Completo. (Vol. 1). (pp. 1-600). Portugal: FCA


Lectures and tutorials supported by case study analysis and problem solving.


- Theoretical assessment - 40%, with a minimum mark of 8/20. - Practical assessment - 40%, with aminimum mark of 10/20. Average of the lab assignments, each with a minimum grade of 8/20. -Continuous assessment - 20%







Course unit title Web Scripting and Design (*)






Second Semester


5.5



The students should be able to: . design a website interface . conjugate different multimedia elements .produce interactive animations for the web . write and edit contents for the web . define the websiteinformation architecture .analyse a website



Knowledge of algorithms, HTML, CSS


Not applicable.

Course contentes 1.Web Usability and Acessibility. 2.Creating Web content. 3.Digital Imaging. 4.Website layout editionusing Fireworks and Photoshop. 5.Film and interactive animations for the web using Flash. 6.Websiteanalysis.


- Nielsen, J.(1999). Designing Web Usability: The practice of simplicity. Indianapolis: New RidersPublishing- Mackgovern, G. e Norton, B. (2002). Como escrever para a web. (Vol. 1). Lisboa: Centro Atlântico- Figueiredo, B.(2010). Web Design - Estrutura, Concepção e Produção de sites Web. Lisboa: FCA- Oliveira, H.(2012). Flash CS5.5 & CS5 - Depressa & Bem. Lisboa: FCA


Theoretical-practical lectures involving case study.


Normal Season: - 25% Participation - 25% Theoretical exam - 50% Final practical assignment ExamSeason and Make-up Season: - 50% Theoretical exam - 50% Final practical assignment







Course unit title Organisational Information Systems






Second Semester


7

Name of Lecturer(s) Sandra Maria Gonçalves Vilas Boas JardimJosé António Ribeiro Mendes


The students should acquire a comprehensive knowledge of organisational information systems and beable to use it to contextualize information management activities within organisations.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes 1 - Systemic approach of organizations 2 - The organisational information system 3 - KnowledgeManagement in organizations 4 - Information Systems Planning 5 - Information systems architecture


- Amaral, L. e Varajão, J. (2000). Planeamento de sistemas de informação. (Vol. 1). Lisboa: FCA- Amaral, L. e , . (2005). Sistemas de informação organizacionais. (pp. 1-134). Lisboa: Silabo- Castro Lopes, F. e Paula Morais, M. e Jorge Carvalho, A. (2005). Desenvolvimento de sistemas deinformação: métodos e técnicas. (pp. 1-256). Lisboa: FCA


Lectures and laboratory practices involving problem solving.


Continuous assessment - 10%; Individual coursework - 30%; Assignment/project - 60%.






Course unit title Research Project I






Second Semester


5



The students should be able to prepare a research project proposal. They are expected to be able tocollect information and develop a research project in all its stages.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes How to draw up a Research Project; Project planning using MS Project; Seminars and Talks coveringdevelopment methodologies and other information and comunication tecnologies related subjects.


- Cruz, A.Estrutura e Apresentação de Projectos, Trabalhos Académicos, Dissertações e Teses. Portugal:Interciência- Oliveira, L.Dissertação e Tese em Ciência e Tecnologia Segundo Bolonha. Portugal: Lidel


Seminars and Theoretical classes


Homework and Research Project






Course unit title Advanced Development of Internet Applications I




Year of Study Third Year


First Semester


5



Provide technical knowledge for planning, production, management and dynamic user interaction usingdynamic pages for the Internet. The students should be able to identify and use the concepts ofclient-side dynamics and server-side dynamics and use them to develop applications.



Basics of programming, HTML, CSS and Javascript


Web Scripting and Content Design

Course contentes 1.Dynamic and static webpages 2.Server-side languages and client-side languages 3.Web developmentusing Hipertext Preprocessor (PHP) 4.Project


- Serrão, C. e Marques, J. (2011). Programação com PHP5. Lisboa: FCA- Valade, J.(2006). PHP & Mysql for Dummies. EUA: Paperback


Theoretical-practical classes supported by case study analysis and discussion.


Regular Season: - 25% Class performance - 25% Theoretical exam - 50% Final assignment ExamSeason and make-up Season: - 50% Theoretical exam - 50% Final assignment






Course unit title Computer Systems Management






First Semester


5.5



The students are expected to gain skills in systems management that will allow them to manage serviceand application servers, manage network services and manage storage systems and backup files of allservices and applications.



Not applicable


Not applicable

Course contentes 1. The problems involved in the management of heterogeneous information systems. 2. Survey,inspection and audit tools. 3. Systems Management and Windows Networks 2003/2008: installation andconfiguration. 4. Systems and Linux Networking management: installation and configuration. 5. Usermanagement. 6. File systems management. 7. Security policies.


- Rosa, A. e , . (2011). Windows Server 2008 - Curso Completo. (pp. 1-367). Lisboa: FCA- Hasselt, J.(2011). Windows Server 2008 – The Definitive Guide;. (pp. 1-500). NY: O´Really


Lectures and laboratory practices supported by problem solving.


- Practical component (80%) – minimum mark: 10/20. Final mark is the weighted average of 3 practicalassignments: Individual assignment (30%) Group assignment 1 (30%) Group assignment 2 (40%)


Work placement(s) Not applicable




Course unit title Digital Economics






First Semester


5



The students will familiarise themselves with the world of electronic commerce and the differentmethods for developing models.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes 1.Introduction to Electronic Commerce; 2.Electronic Commerce models; 3.Online Auctions; 4.Virtualcommunities; 5.m-Commerce


- Sandeep, K.(2003). E-Commerce Management. (Vol. 1). Canada: Thomson


Theoretical and practical classes supported by case study analysis.


Test and Project.






Course unit title ICT Quality Assurance






First Semester


5



The students should become familiar with the standards and methods to implement quality systems asapplied to information and communication technologies.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes 1. Concepts of ICT quality assurance 2. Classification of information systems 3. Quality standards 4.Quality of data services and systems


- Vliet, H.(2000). Software Engineering Principles and Practice . EUA: John Wiley & Sons- Bank, J.(2000). Gestão da Qualidade Total. Portugal: CETOP- Gibson , C. e Nolan, R. (1974). Managing the Four Stages of EDP Growth.Harvard Business Review,Jan-Fev,- Nolan, R.(1979). Managing the Crises in Data Processing.Harvard Business Review, Mar-Apr,


Lectures and tutorials supported by problem solving and assessed coursework.


Fieldwork 1 (30%) Fieldwork 2 (30%) Final project (40%)






Course unit title 2D and 3D Animation (*)






First Semester


5



On completion of this course, the students should have a good knowledge of 3D animation andmodelling. They should be able to create an animation following the basic animation rules as well asoptimize modelling techniques and the whole component of interaction and dynamics between elements.



Previous knowledge of computer graphics and technical drawing (preferential)


Not applicable.

Course contentes Introduction to computer animation: animation, visual effects and used technology.Basic concepts ofmodelling. Advanced concepts of modelling. Camera, light, surfaces and shadows. Animation, visualand physical effects. Final image resolution and rendering.


- Kerkow, I.(2004). The art of 3D computer animation and effects. EUA: Wiley- Parent, R.(2008). Computer animation - algorithms e techniques. EUA: Morgan Kaufman


A mix of theoretical and practical classes supported by problem solving.


Mid-term assessment: Practical coursework Written test Continuous assessment Exam and make-upexam: written test Practical assignment







Course unit title Computer Security (*)






First Semester


5.5



Raise awareness of students to the risks associated with confidentiality, integrity and availability of data,whether stored or in transit, and will learn how to deploy and maintain solutions that improve thoseaspects.



Not applicable.


Computer Networks I and II Operating Systems I and II

Course contentes 1. Security risks that threaten data networks; 2. Physical security of devices; 3. Data security; 4. Networkanalysis: footprinting, scanning and enumeration; 5. Device vulnerabilities 6. Wireless networks 7.Firewalls; 8. Denial of service; 9. “Secure” channels; 10. Web services; 11. Internet users; 12. ThreatAssessment; 13. Security auditing.


- Zúquete, A.(2010). Segurança em Redes Informáticas. (Vol. 1). (pp. 1-376). Portugal: FCA- São Mamede, H.(2006). Segurança Informática nas Organizações. (Vol. 1). (pp. 1-485). Portugal: FCA


A mix of lectures and tutorials supported case study analysis.


- Theoretical assessment - 40%, with a minimum mark of 8/20. - Practical assessment - 40%, with aminimum mark of 10/20. Average of the lab assignments, each with a minimum mark of 8/20. -Continuous assessment - 20%







Course unit title Data Warehouse, Data Mining and Business Intelligence (*)






First Semester


5.5



At the end of the course, the students should be able to: .identify the different concepts and methods ofdata mining . develop data prediction models based on different techniques.



Average knowledge of numeric methods and statistics


Not applicable.

Course contentes Introduction Data; data exploration Classification - concepts; decision trees; model evaluation;alternative techniques Association analysis and rules - concepts and algorithms Grouping analysis -concepts and algorithms Error detection Matching analysis Data mining techniques Discriminantanalysis Models Automatic learning


- Tan, P. e Steinbach, M. e Kumar, V. (2006). Introduction to Data Mining . USA: Addison-Wesley


Lectures - theoretical concepts Practical classes - case study and problem solving


Test/Exam - 60% of final mark Practical assignment - 40% of final mark







Course unit title E-Business (*)






First Semester


5

Name of Lecturer(s) Mário José Costa Macedo


Students are introduced to the concepts and methodologies of developing platforms in the fields ofe-Government, e-Procurement, e-Commerce and e-Health. Become familiar with norms and standards ofstructured messages for Electronic Commerce and e-Health.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes 1. The Information Systems in different organizational contexts. 2.The competitive advantage ofInformation systems; 3.E-commerce: norms and standards; 4.E-Health. Concept of EHR, norms andstandards.


- O’Brien, A. e Marakas, M. (2006). Management Information Systems. (Vol. 1). Irwin: McGraw-Hill




Test and project.







Course unit title Research Project II






First Semester


5

Name of Lecturer(s) Fernando Sérgio Hortas RodriguesJúlio César Moita Jorge Ruivo da Silva


The students must draw up and defend a practical project. The project is supposed to apply theknowledge and skills learned during the degree programme.



Not applicable


Not applicable

Course contentes Adapted on a case-to-case basis.


- Oliveira, L.Dissertação e Tese em Ciência e Tecnologia Segundo Bolonha. Portugal: Lidel


Not applicable.


Oral defense of project is subject to analysis and evaluation by a panel of examiners.






Course unit title Advanced Development of Internet Applications II (*)






Second Semester


5



The students should be able to create dynamic web applications, interact with databases and users, createand use XML, create and use web services, create advanced techniques for server-side and client-sidelanguages integration (Ajax); study and analyse emerging techniques.



Knowledge of PHP, HTML, CSS and Javascript


Have attended the following modules: -Advanced Development of Internet Applications I -InternetTechnologies -Web Scripting and Design

Course contentes 1) Dynamic web pages editing using Dreamweaver 2) Ajax – Asynchronous Javascript and XML 3)Javascript Frameworks 4) Use of XML and Webservices 5) Advanced CSS techniques 6) Study/debateof emergent technologies 7) Project


- Soares, W.(2006). Ajax. Rio de Janeiro: Érica- Ughetto, V.(2012). CSS – Criação Inovadora de Sites. Lisboa: FCA- Oliveira, H.(2012). Dreamweaver CS5 e CS5.5. Lisboa: FCA- Ramalho, J. e Henriques, P. (2002). XML & XSL – Da teoria à prática. Lisboa: FCA


Lectures and tutorials supported by case study analysis and discussion


Class Performance (25%) Workshop about an emergent technology(25%) Final project (50%)







Course unit title Balanced Score Cards (*)






Second Semester


5.5



The students should acquire concepts related with performance management and balanced scorecard.They should be able to identify the KIPs of an organisation, the key vectors for the construction ofcontrol and analysis models.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes I – Concepts of Balanced Socecard their organisational impact. II – How to apply the BalancedScorecard to different organisations. III – Methodologies for the implementation of a BalancedScorecard. IV - Methodologies for adding value to an organisation with a Balanced Scorecard. V -Balanced Scorecard tools


- Kaplan, R. e Norton, D. (1996). The Balanced Scorecard – Translating Strategy into Action. EstadosUnidos: Harvard Business School Press




Test and final assignment







Course unit title Decision-Making Support Systems (*)






Second Semester


5



Concepts of decision support systems with heuristic systems. Collaborative decision support systems.Systems of knowledge aquisition systems in decision-making support contexts and expertise systems.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes 1.Concepts of Decision-making Support Systems.Types of Decision-making Support Systems;2.Modelling of Decision-making Support Systems; 3.Concepts of Business Intelligence. Case Analysis;4.Collaborative Decision-making Support Systems.


- Turban, E. e Aronson, J. e Liang, T. (2004). Decision Support Systems and Intelligent Systems. (Vol.1). Saddle River, NJ: Pearson




Test and project.







Course unit title Management of High-Speed Networks (*)






Second Semester


5



Students should become familiar with the state-of-the-art data transmission technology, particularlyMAN residential access technologies. They should also familiarise themselves with broadband networkmanagement, with particular emphasis on performance and availability aspects.



Not applicable.


Computer Networks I and II Operating Systems I and II

Course contentes 1. Residential networks; 2. Access technologies: xDSL; HFC; FTTx; PowerLine; FWA/Wimax; 3.SNMP: best practices; 4. QoS: Best practices; 5. Traffic Shaping / Modelling; 6. MPLS; 7. Advancedtopics: VRRP, SLB, IPv6; 8. Designing and deploying high-speed data networks


- Hagen, S.(2006). IPv6 Essentials. (Vol. 1). Estados Unidos: O'Reilly- Black, U.(1997). Residential Broadband Networks . (Vol. 1). Estados Unidos: Prentice Hall- Evans, J. e Filsfils, C. (2007). Deploying IP and MPLS QoS for Multiservice Networks. (Vol. 1).Estados Unidos: Elsevier




- Theoretical assessment - 40%, with a minimum mark of 8/20. - Practical assessment - 40%, with aminimum mark of 10/20. Average of the lab assignments, each with a minimum mark of 8/20. -Continuous assessment - 20%







Course unit title Multimedia Authoring (*)






Second Semester


5



On completion of this module, the students should have learned multimedia authoring tools andtechniques as well as the procedures and requirements for the development of multimedia products in allits phases.



Previous knowledge of multimedia tools such as the Web, video, graphic design, 3D and audio.


Not applicable.

Course contentes Multimedia authoring Authoring and authoring tools Multimedia authoring models and paradigmsEvaluation parameters of an authoring system Models and paradigms for content organisationMultimedia content and edition tools Multimedia project Analysis and planning, design, production,testing, validation and distribution Post-production and DVD authoring


- Ribeiro, N.(2004). multimédia e tecnologias interactivas. Portugal: FCA




Mid-term assessment: Practical coursework written test continuous assessment Exam and make-up exam:written test practical assignment







Course unit title Project






Second Semester


12

Name of Lecturer(s) Fernando Sérgio Hortas RodriguesHélder da Corte PestanaJúlio César Moita Jorge Ruivo da SilvaValter José Gonçalves BouçaHenrique Carlos dos Santos MoraJosé António Ribeiro MendesSandra Maria Gonçalves Vilas Boas Jardim


The students should carry out a project including both the theoretical and practical components. Thisproject should cover all the subjects learned throughout the degree programme and others resulting fromrelated research.



Not applicable.


Knowledge of the course units related with the Project.

Course contentes Adapted on a case-to-case basis.


- Oliveira, L.Dissertação e Tese em Ciência e Tecnologia Segundo Bolonha. Portugal: Lidel


Tutorial guidance


Oral defense of project before a panel of examiners.






Course unit title Project Planning and Management






Second Semester


5



The students should: . learn planning concepts, methdologies and techniques . understand the wholelife-span of a project . be able to estimate the cost of a project . be able to use PPM applied software



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes 1. Project 2. Organisations – Types 3. Life-span of a project 4. Project planning 5. Budgeting and costestimation 6. Project preparation 7. Development of an application in Microsoft Project.


- Heldman, K.(2007). Project Management Professional. Canadá: John Wiley & Sons- Miguel, A.(2006). Gestão Moderna de Projectos: Melhores Técnicas e Práticas. Lisboa: FCA- Roldão, , V.(2005). Gestão de Projectos. Lisboa: Editora Monitor- Mantel, S. e Meredith, J. e Shafer, S. e Sutton, M. (2007). Project Management in Practice. Canadá:Editora John Wiley & Sons




Test (100%)






Course unit title System Integration and Business Process Management






Second Semester


5



The students should be able to create BPM models and SOA platforms. They will familiarise themselveswith relevant norms and standards.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes 1. Concept of system integration and related technologies; 2. Business Process Management conceptsand technologies; 3. BPMS (Business Process Management Systems)standards. 4. BPMN, BPEL,BPEL4WS, WSDL and Webservices.


- Havey, M.(2005). Essential Business Process Modeling. (Vol. 1). Sebastopol, CA: O’Reilly




Test and Project.

