Department of Computer Science Programme Catalogue 2016/17 |
USCM-AAB10: BSc(Hons) Computer Science with Business with Study year abroad |
Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH BUSINESS |
Mode of attendance: Full-time with Study Year Abroad |
Normal programme duration: 4 years |
 Possible DAPs for this programme:
- USCM-AFB09: BSc (hons) Computer Science with Business
Please see your programme handbook for circumstances where transfer to DAP may be permitted/required. | |
Possible exit awards for this programme: |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11
 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 . - Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM10251 | Computing as a science and engineering discipline | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1 |
| Designated Essential Units: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM10227 | Principles of programming 1 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM10196 | Discrete mathematics for computation | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MN10545 | Organisational behaviour | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1 |
| Designated Essential Units: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM10228 | Principles of programming 2 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM10197 | Analytical mathematics for applications | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MN10248 | Introduction to accounting | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 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 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.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 .
- Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 24% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM20216 | Designing interactive systems | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
| CM20257 | Integrated group-based project | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM10194 | Computer systems architecture 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM20254 | Data structures and algorithms | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM20255 | Databases | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
| MN20072 | Managing human resources | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM10195 | Computer systems architecture 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM20252 | Artificial intelligence | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM20253 | Comparative programming languages | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
| MN20014 | Managing enterprise information systems | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 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 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.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 .
- Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 8% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM20106 | Study abroad | 60 credits [equivalent to 120 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 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 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.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
|
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 (Section A) ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 (Section A) .
- Part 3 Stage 4 of this programme contributes 68% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 4 |
| Designated Essential Units: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM30082 | Individual project | 24 credits [equivalent to 48 CATS credits] |
Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 4 |
| Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list: |
| List A: MN30281 appears in both List A and List B - students wishing to take this unit should only select it once. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM20217 | Foundations of computation | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM30070 | Computer algebra | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM30072 | Safety-critical computer systems | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM30078 | Networking | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM30171 | Advanced compilers | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM30174 | Intelligent agents | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM30225 | Parallel computing | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MN30281 | Privacy, trust and security in information systems | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ZZ30001 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Optional Units: Select 1 units from the following list: |
| List B: MN30281 appears in both List A and List B - students wishing to take this unit should only select it once. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| ZZ30010 | Director of Studies approved unit in the School of Management | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MN20032 | E-business | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MN30281 | Privacy, trust and security in information systems | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4 |
| Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list: |
| List A: MN30270 appears in both List A and List B - students wishing to take this unit should only select it once. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM30073 | Advanced algorithms & complexity | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM30141 | Theory of human computer interaction | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM30226 | Logic and semantics of programming languages | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM30229 | Intelligent control and cognitive systems | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM40179 | Entrepreneurship | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MN30270 | Virtual organising: understanding group behaviour online | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ZZ30004 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Optional Units: Select 1 units from the following list: |
| List B: MN30270 appears in both List A and List B - students wishing to take this unit should only select it once. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| ZZ30011 | Director of Studies approved unit in the School of Management | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MN30076 | Business strategy | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MN30270 | Virtual organising: understanding group behaviour online | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MN30475 | Sustainable operations management | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 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 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.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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