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Department of Computer Science Programme Catalogue 2021/2


USCM-AKB07: BSc(Hons) Computer Science with Year long work placement

Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

Mode of attendance: Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement

Normal programme duration: 4 years

[Page last updated: 20 April 2021]

Possible DAPs for this programme:

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

  

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]


Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM10194 Computer systems architecture 1 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM10227 Principles of programming 1 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]
CM10311 Discrete mathematics and databases 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
CM10195 Computer systems architecture 2 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM10312 Mathematics for computation 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
CM10313 Software processes and modelling 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 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]
CM20315 Machine learning 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]
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
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]
CM20319 Human-computer interaction and user experience 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

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 [pdf]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 [pdf].
  • Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM20105 Industrial placement 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 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 4

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 4 of this programme contributes 68% towards the final award classification


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 2 and a maximum of 3 units from the following list:
List A1:
  • Students must select 3 optional units in each semester.
  • You must take at least 4 units from the union of lists A1 and A2.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM30070 Computer algebra 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM30072 Safety-critical computer systems 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]
CM30171 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]

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
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
MN20074 Digital business innovation 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 units from the following list:
List A2:
  • Students must select 3 optional units in each semester.
  • You must take at least 4 units from the union of lists A1 and A2.
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]
CM30141 Theory of human computer interaction 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 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
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
MN30076 Business strategy 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.