Department of Computer Science Programme Catalogue 2022/3
USCM-AKB20: BSc(Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics with Year long work placement
Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
Mode of Attendance: Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement
Normal course duration: 4 Years
[Page last updated: 21 April 2022]
Applicable NFAAR appendices: | Part 1 Stage 1: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 2 Stage 2: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 2 Stage 3: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 3 Stage 4: Main Assessment Appendix 27; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 28 |
Approved exemptions: | None |
Coexistent Masters course?: | No |
DAPS and exit awards: | USCM-AFB20: BSc (hons) Computer Science and Mathematics
USCM-AKL20: Diploma of Higher Education [exit award]
USCM-AKC20: Certificate of Higher Education [exit award]
Transfer to DAP possible from study years as follows: Year 1: No; Year 2: No; Year 3: Yes; Year 4: Yes; |
NFAAR version applicable: | NFAAR-UG |
Weighting towards final award by stage: | Part 1 Stage 1: 0%
Part 2 Stage 2: 32%
Part 2 Stage 3: 0%
Part 3 Stage 4: 68% |
Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations
Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| CM10310 | Artificial intelligence | 12 Credits |
| MA10207 | Analysis 1 | 12 Credits |
Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| CM10227 | Principles of programming 1 | 12 Credits |
| MA10209 | Algebra 1A | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| CM10228 | Principles of programming 2 | 12 Credits |
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| MA10210 | Algebra 1B | 6 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| CM20314 | Experimental systems project | 12 Credits |
Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| CM20217 | Foundations of computation | 6 Credits |
| CM20254 | Data structures and algorithms | 6 Credits |
| MA20216 | Algebra 2A | 6 Credits |
| MA20218 | Analysis 2A | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| CM20256 | Functional programming | 6 Credits |
| CM20318 | Comparative programming languages | 6 Credits |
| MA20217 | Algebra 2B | 6 Credits |
| MA20219 | Analysis 2B | 6 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| CM20105 | Industrial placement | 60 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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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| Students must select 3 CM units and 3 MA units across this programme year. Units CM30073, CM30173 and CM30226 from List A count as either CM or MA units. |
Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 4
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| CM30082 | Individual project | 24 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 | |
| CM30075 | Advanced computer graphics | 6 Credits |
| CM30078 | Networking | 6 Credits |
| CM30225 | Parallel computing | 6 Credits |
| CM30359 | Reinforcement learning | 6 Credits |
| MA30087 | Optimisation methods of operational research | 6 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 | |
| MA20222 | Numerical analysis | 6 Credits |
| MA30039 | Differential geometry of curves & surfaces | 6 Credits |
| MA30087 | Optimisation methods of operational research | 6 Credits |
| MA30237 | Group theory | 6 Credits |
| MA30252 | Advanced real analysis | 6 Credits |
| MA40238 | Number theory | 6 Credits |
| MA40254 | Differential and geometric analysis | 6 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 | |
| CM30073 | Advanced algorithms & complexity | 6 Credits |
| CM30080 | Computer vision | 6 Credits |
| CM30173 | Cryptography | 6 Credits |
| CM30226 | Logic and semantics of programming languages | 6 Credits |
| CM40179 | Entrepreneurship | 6 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 | |
| MA30055 | Introduction to topology | 6 Credits |
| MA30231 | Projective geometry | 6 Credits |
| MA30245 | Graphs and networks: theory and applications | 6 Credits |
| MA40037 | Galois theory | 6 Credits |
| MA40050 | Numerical optimisation and large-scale systems | 6 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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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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