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Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)
YEAR 3 (Cont.)

COMP322 Introduction to E-Business 3 45 hrs ---
The goal of this course is to develop an understanding of the underlying principles of E-
Business. This course will expose the students to the basic principles of the technology of
e-commerce, and to provide students with the knowledge of various modern e-commerce
related concepts and terminologies, including topics on web technologies, security issues,
payment options, marketing issues, legal issues, etc.
MENG311 English V 4 60 hrs MENG221
This is the first half of a year-long course in Year 3 that aims to develop students’ English
language skills within an academic and technical framework at the upper intermediate
level. All four macro skills (reading, listening, speaking, and writing) are covered in this
course. Students will gain knowledge of academic and technical writing skills, and will
cultivate their interest and ability of self-sustained learning in English by reading and
listening to Computing-related and other topics.
MENG321 English VI 4 60 hrs MENG311
This is the second half of a year-long course in Year 3 that aims to develop students’ English
language skills within an academic and technical framework at the upper intermediate
level. All four macro skills (reading, listening, speaking, and writing) are covered in this
course. Students will gain knowledge of academic and technical writing skills, and will
cultivate their interest and ability of self-sustained learning in English by reading and
listening to Computing-related and other topics.
YEAR 4

--- Complete 2 subjects from the elective 6 90 hrs ---
subjects - group B
--- Complete 2 subjects from the selected 6 90 hrs ---
specialisation subjects
COMP411 Digital Image and Video Processing 3 45 hrs ---
The course focuses on the investigation of practical digital image and video processing
techniques. It aims to equip the students with the background of developing image and
video processing tools and applications. The topics include: 1) the fundamental theories
and mathematical models in digital image and video processing; 2) the practical
algorithms in digital image and video processing; 3) the relevant mainstream standards in
engineering and applications; 4) the development of image and video processing
applications in practice.
COMP412 Computer Security 3 45 hrs ---
This course explains the theoretical foundations, and current state, of modern
cryptographic algorithms and trusted computers used to provide various computer
security services. Cryptographic encryption algorithms, such as DES, RSA, and Diffie-
Hellmen, will be discussed. Topics covered include classical ciphers, modern private key
block ciphers, public key ciphers, authentication and integrity, key management and
modern application systems.

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