Computer, Communications & Interactive Systems
The Department of Computer, Communications and Interactive Systems (CCIS) led by Professor Tom Buggy is managed through three subject areas:
- Computer Networks & Security
- Digital Design Technologies
- Software Engineering
- BSc (Hons) Computing
- BSc (Hons) Computer Games (Design)
- BSc (Hons) Computer Games (Software Development)
- BSc (Hons) Computer Games (Art & Animation)
- BSc (Hons) Computer Games (Indie Development)
- BSc (Hons) Digital Design (Graphics)
- BSc (Hons) 3D Animation & Visualisation
- BSc (Hons) IT Management for Business
- BSc (Hons) Software Development for Business
- BSc (Hons) Cyber Security & Networks
- BEng (Hons) Digital Security, Forensics & Ethical Hacking
- BEng (Hons) Networked Systems Engineering
- BA (Hons) Interior Design
CCIS has a dynamic and vibrant community of researchers and advanced practitioners with a strong track record in, and commitment to, working closely with companies and public sector institutions in applied research and consultancy. Particular areas of strength within CCIS currently include:
- Networks and Communications
- Interactive and Trustworthy Technologies
- Visual, Affective and Pervasive Systems
Examples of current and recent commercial activity being undertaken by the department:
- Bespoke HV electronic instruments - the PDS100 and Power Tracker- for Doble Engineering
- A multi-million pound research partnership into reliable subsea monitoring installations with FMC Technologies
- Real-time video communication and processing systems for Shearwater Marine Services Ltd.
- Wireless environmental condition monitoring systems for energy efficient housing for Applegreen Homes
- Virtual and augmented reality systems for medical and surgical support for the Royal Colleges
- Multimodal human computer interfaces for stroke rehabilitation with the UK Lifelong Health and Wellbeing programme
- The first fully-integrated first aid system mobile app with the British Red Cross
- Games-based learning and social media to support young carers for the Scottish Centre for Telehealth and Telecare
- Use of computer games in music education as a means of enhancing gamer performance and engagement.
- Biometrics for smartcards
The high level of advanced practice and competency in information and communication technologies within CCIS has allowed GCU to establish its own Digital Skills Academy.
The GCU Digital Skills Academy is dedicated to providing accredited professional development for leading industrial certifications from Cisco, Oracle, Cyber Security and VMware.
CCIS has a thriving community of research students and fellows and access to a number of dedicated research labs including:
- The FMC Optoelectronics Lab
- Texas Instruments and Freescale Semiconductor Labs
- The eMotion Lab
- The Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing Lab
- The Virtual Reality and Simulation Lab
- The High Performance Grid and Cooperative Computing Lab
- The Centre for the Creative Industries
All of these (and other) labs are accessible to research students pursuing programmes of advanced learning as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students undertaking research projects are part of their taught programme of study.