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Department of Computer Science Programme Catalogue 2015/16


USCM-AAM14: MComp(Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics with Study year abroad

Leading to the award of MASTER OF COMPUTING IN COMPUTER SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

Mode of attendance: Full-time with Study Year Abroad

Normal programme duration: 5 years


Click here for further information Possible DAPs for this programme:

  • USCM-AAB20: BSc (hons) Computer Science and Mathematics with Study Year Abroad

Please see your programme handbook for circumstances where transfer to DAP may be permitted/required.

 

Click here for further informationPossible exit awards for this programme:



Year 1

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 15 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 16 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1

Compulsory Units:
CM10251 Computing as a science and engineering discipline 12 Credits
MA10207 Analysis 1 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1

Designated Essential Units:
CM10227 Principles of programming 1 12 Credits
Compulsory Units:
MA10209 Algebra 1A 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1

Designated Essential Units:
CM10228 Principles of programming 2 12 Credits
Compulsory Units:
MA10210 Algebra 1B 6 Credits

Notes:
* Programmes and units may be changed at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2015/16 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2016/17 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
* NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to regular review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
* Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.


Year 2

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Exemption: 55% OSA for progression instead of 60%.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 23 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 24 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 8% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
CM20221 Advanced programming principles (a) 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
CM20217 Foundations of computation 1 6 Credits
CM20219 Fundamentals of computer graphics 6 Credits
MA20216 Algebra 2A 6 Credits
MA20218 Analysis 2A 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
CM20218 Foundations of computation 2 6 Credits
CM20220 Fundamentals of pattern analysis 6 Credits
MA20217 Algebra 2B 6 Credits
MA20219 Analysis 2B 6 Credits

Notes:
* Programmes and units may be changed at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2015/16 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2016/17 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
* NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to regular review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
* Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.


Year 3

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 8% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3

Compulsory Units:
CM20106 Study abroad 60 Credits

Notes:
* Programmes and units may be changed at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2015/16 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2016/17 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
* NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to regular review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
* Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.


Year 4

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • This is the penultimate stage of the programme.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 23 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 24 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 2 Stage 4 of this programme contributes 34% towards the final award classification


  • Students must check the Mathematical Sciences teaching timeslots (pdf - link opens in new tab) when choosing units. To minimise timetable clashes, you should not choose more than one unit from each timeslot within the same semester.

Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 4

Designated Essential Units:
CM30082 Individual project 18 Credits

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 4

Optional Units: Select 4 units from the following list:
Students must select options to include at least 3 CM units and at least 3 MA units across this year of the programme. Unit CM30070 from this list counts as either CM or MA.
CM30070 Computer algebra 6 Credits
CM30078 Networking 6 Credits
CM30174 Intelligent agents 6 Credits
CM30225 Parallel computing 6 Credits
ZZ30019 Director of Studies approved unit (MComp Computer Science and Mathematics) 6 Credits
MA20220 Ordinary differential equations and control 6 Credits
MA20222 Numerical analysis 6 Credits
MA30039 Differential geometry of curves & surfaces 6 Credits
MA30041 Metric spaces 6 Credits
MA30237 Group theory 6 Credits
MA40188 Algebraic curves 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 4

Optional Units: Select 3 units from the following list:
Students must select options to include at least 3 CM units and at least 3 MA units across this year of the programme. Units CM30173 and CM30226 from this list count as either CM or MA.
CM30073 Advanced algorithms & complexity 6 Credits
CM30080 Computer vision 6 Credits
CM30173 Cryptography 6 Credits
CM30226 Logic and semantics of programming languages 6 Credits
ZZ30020 Director of Studies approved unit (MComp Computer Science and Mathematics) 6 Credits
MA30055 Introduction to topology 6 Credits
MA30056 Complex analysis 6 Credits
MA30170 Numerical solution of elliptic PDEs 6 Credits
MA30231 Projective geometry 6 Credits
MA40062 Ordinary differential equations 6 Credits

Notes:
* Programmes and units may be changed at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2015/16 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2016/17 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
* NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to regular review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
* Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.


Year 5

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 3 Stage 5 of this programme contributes 50% towards the final award classification


  • Students must check the Mathematical Sciences teaching timeslots (pdf - link opens in new tab) when choosing units. To minimise timetable clashes, you should not choose more than one unit from each timeslot within the same semester.

Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 5

Compulsory Units:
XX40211 Research project 18 Credits

Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 5

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 4 units from the following list:
Students must select at least 1 CM unit and at least 2 MA units from the options available in the final year of this programme.
CM40212 Internet technology 6 Credits
CM50200 Mobile and pervasive systems 6 Credits
ZZ40019 Director of Studies approved unit (MComp Computer Science and Mathematics) 6 Credits
MA40040 Algebraic topology 6 Credits
MA40042 Measure theory & integration 6 Credits
MA40043 Real & abstract analysis 6 Credits
MA40045 Dynamical systems 6 Credits
MA40188 Algebraic curves 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 5

Compulsory Units:
CM40179 Entrepreneurship 6 Credits
CM50209 Security and integrity 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list:
Students must select at least 1 CM unit and at least 2 MA units from the options available in the final year of this programme.
CM40149 Collaborative systems 6 Credits
CM40198 Digital media 6 Credits
CM50150 Interactive communication design 6 Credits
ZZ40020 Director of Studies approved unit (MComp Computer Science and Mathematics) 6 Credits
MA30055 Introduction to topology 6 Credits
MA30056 Complex analysis 6 Credits
MA30170 Numerical solution of elliptic PDEs 6 Credits
MA30231 Projective geometry 6 Credits
MA40048 Analytical & geometrical theory of differential equations 6 Credits
MA40057 Functional analysis 6 Credits
MA40062 Ordinary differential equations 6 Credits
MA40203 Theory of partial differential equations 6 Credits

Notes:
* Programmes and units may be changed at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2015/16 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2016/17 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
* NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to regular review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
* Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.