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Next Generation Technologies II
University of Galway - Direct Enroll Program
Galway, Ireland
Dates: early Jan 2026 - mid May 2026
Next Generation Technologies II
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: University of Galway
Location: Galway, Ireland
Primary Subject Area: Computer Information Systems
Instruction in: English
Course Code: CT255
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 200
Recommended Semester Credits: 2.5
Contact Hours: 36
DESCRIPTION
This module covers 2 streams: - 2D Game Design & Programming - Information Systems in Health Care
Learning Outcomes
1. Develop 2D computer games and animations using Java.
2. Incorporate the following techniques in their software development: multi-threading, backbuffering.
3. Incorporate the following techniques into computer game development: A* pathfinding, cell-based game state modelling, collision handling, sprite-based animation.
4. Gain an in-depth understanding of primary care and secondary care information systems in view of the needs and requirements of these healthcare domains.
5. Distinguish between coding and classification concepts in medicine.
6. Analyse / characterise medical patient record systems and understand how these can be implemented in relational databases.
7. Appreciate and apply system analysis methodologies (i.e. Petri Nets) for IS and workflow modelling in health care.
8. Recognise the role and trends of communication in health care, including modern communications protocols.
Learning Outcomes
1. Develop 2D computer games and animations using Java.
2. Incorporate the following techniques in their software development: multi-threading, backbuffering.
3. Incorporate the following techniques into computer game development: A* pathfinding, cell-based game state modelling, collision handling, sprite-based animation.
4. Gain an in-depth understanding of primary care and secondary care information systems in view of the needs and requirements of these healthcare domains.
5. Distinguish between coding and classification concepts in medicine.
6. Analyse / characterise medical patient record systems and understand how these can be implemented in relational databases.
7. Appreciate and apply system analysis methodologies (i.e. Petri Nets) for IS and workflow modelling in health care.
8. Recognise the role and trends of communication in health care, including modern communications protocols.