Department of Computer Science Programme Catalogue 2016/17 |
USCM-AAB20: BSc(Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics with Study year abroad |
Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN COMPUTER SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS |
Mode of attendance: Full-time with Study Year Abroad |
Normal programme duration: 4 years |
 Possible DAPs for this programme:
- USCM-AFB20: BSc (hons) Computer Science and Mathematics
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] |
| MA10207 | Analysis 1 | 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 |
| MA10209 | Algebra 1A | 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 |
| MA10210 | Algebra 1B | 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 |
| CM20257 | Integrated group-based project | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM20217 | Foundations of computation | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM20255 | Databases | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
| MA20216 | Algebra 2A | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA20218 | Analysis 2A | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Optional Units: Select 1 units from the following list: |
- Students wishing to take CM20220 in Semester 2 must choose CM20219 from this list; students wishing to take CM20252 in Semester 2 must choose CM20254
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Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM20219 | Fundamentals of visual computing | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM20254 | Data structures and algorithms | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM20253 | Comparative programming languages | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
| CM20256 | Functional programming | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA20217 | Algebra 2B | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA20219 | Analysis 2B | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Optional Units: Select 1 units from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM20220 | Fundamentals of pattern analysis | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM20252 | Artificial intelligence | 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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| Students must select 3 CM units and 3 MA units across this programme year. Units CM30070, CM30073, CM30173 and CM30226 from List A count as either CM or MA units; ZZ30016 and ZZ30018 count as CM units and ZZ30017 and ZZ30019 count as MA units no matter which department runs the unit actually taken. |
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 a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list: |
List A:- Students must select 3 units from the combination of List A and List B in Semester 1.
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Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM30070 | Computer algebra | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM30078 | Networking | 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] |
| ZZ30016 | Director of Studies approved unit (BSc Computer Science & Mathematics) | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list: |
List B:- Students must select 3 units from the combination of List A and List B in Semester 1.
- Teaching Timeslots: You must check the Mathematical Sciences teaching timeslots (pdf - link opens in new tab) when choosing your units. To minimise timetable clashes, you should not choose more than one unit from each timeslot within the same semester.
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Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| ZZ30015 | Director of Studies approved unit (BSc Computer Science & Mathematics) | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30039 | Differential geometry of curves & surfaces | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30041 | Metric spaces | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30237 | Group theory | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA40238 | Number theory | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4 |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list: |
List A:- Students must select 3 units from the combination of List A and List B in Semester 2.
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Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM30073 | Advanced algorithms & complexity | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM30075 | Advanced computer graphics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM30080 | Computer vision | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM30173 | Cryptography | 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] |
| ZZ30018 | Director of Studies approved unit (BSc Computer Science & Mathematics) | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list: |
List B:- Students must select 3 units from the combination of List A and List B in Semester 2.
- Teaching Timeslots: You must check the Mathematical Sciences teaching timeslots (pdf - link opens in new tab) when choosing your units. To minimise timetable clashes, you should not choose more than one unit from each timeslot within the same semester.
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Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| ZZ30017 | Director of Studies approved unit (BSc Computer Science & Mathematics) | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30055 | Introduction to topology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30056 | Complex analysis | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30231 | Projective geometry | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA40037 | Galois theory | 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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