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Introduction to computing and information technology 2

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  • Points: 30
  • Code: TM112
  • Level: 1
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This is a good introductory module which covers python and cyber-security among other things. I thought it was pitched at the right level of difficulty.

Unlike in Introduction to computing and information technology 1 (TM111), where we studied the code (OUBuild) in a block, the python material was split up throughout the module. So one week we'd study python, the next week something completely different, then the week after that we'd go back to python. This was based on research of how people learn. Despite that I did not like this style of learning, it felt bitty and disjointed, and it was hard to get immersed in the code.

That said, I really enjoyed this module overall, the cyber security aspect was especially fascinating.

In Stage 1 there is a compulsory maths module, I would definitely recommend having studied (or started to study) this before you start TM112 as you'll find it helpful in this module.

Course starting: October 2023

Review posted: November 2024

TM112 focus is on Python, working with algorithms, Internet of things and encryption. It also provides learning about the law using the internet. Overall an interesting module.

Carl Irving

Course starting: April 2023

Review posted: February 2024

Very interesting module. Plenty of useful help in the workbooks, tutorials and on the students forum. Never having learnt Python before was a challenge. I absorbed enough to complete the tutor-marked assignments satisfactorily. However, I was aware of my need to study hard the Python material. I wish I had felt more at home with Python as I found it fascinating. Following the module, I studied Python for GCSE students, which helped immensely and I wish I had had the book by me during the OU module.

Course starting: October 2022

Review posted: July 2023

The module was broad enough to introduce me to a wide range of topics in computing from logic, binary, computer hardware design, coding in Python to thinking about security considerations in data storage. All of which helped to shape my choices going forwards. My tutor offered excellent support and the tutorials were well attended with a lively forum for discussions. If you have some confidence or experience with online coding courses and work with computers in an admin or tech support sense at all, then this is a great first module if 'Introduction to computing and information technology 1' (TM111) looks too basic. An excellent module.

Justin Coleman

Course starting: April 2018

Review posted: March 2019

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