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Department of Computer Science Programme Catalogue 2021/2


USCM-AFB20: BSc(Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics

Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

Mode of attendance: Full-time

Normal programme duration: 3 years

[Page last updated: 20 April 2021]

Possible DAPs for this programme:

  • This programme has no possible DAPs
  

Possible exit awards for this programme:



Year 1

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 [pdf]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 [pdf].
  • Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM10310 Artificial intelligence 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]
MA10207 Analysis 1 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]


Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM10227 Principles of programming 1 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS 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]

Compulsory Units:
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 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 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.


Year 2

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 [pdf]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 [pdf].
  • Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 32% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM20314 Experimental systems project 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]


Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM20217 Foundations of computation 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM20254 Data structures and algorithms 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA20216 Algebra 2A 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA20218 Analysis 2A 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM20256 Functional programming 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM20318 Comparative programming languages 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]


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 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 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.


Year 3

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.

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 (Section B) [pdf]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 (Section B) [pdf].
  • Part 3 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 68% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 3
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM30082 Individual project 24 credits       [equivalent to 48 CATS credits]


Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 3
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.
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM30070 Computer algebra 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM30075 Advanced computer graphics 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]

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.
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA20222 Numerical analysis 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA30039 Differential geometry of curves & surfaces 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA30087 Optimisation methods of operational research 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA30237 Group theory 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA30252 Advanced real analysis 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40188 Algebraic curves 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40254 Differential and geometric analysis 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 3
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.
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM30073 Advanced algorithms & complexity 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]
CM40179 Entrepreneurship 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.
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA30055 Introduction to topology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA30231 Projective geometry 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40050 Numerical optimisation and large-scale systems 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40054 Representation theory of finite groups 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 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 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.