Third Year Computing Systems BSc

The normal load is 120 CATS credits. Candidates for honours are required to take one core module and 90 CATS credits selected from the list of optional modules below, at least 75 CATS credits must be from Lists A and B. At least 30 CATS credits must be taken from List A.

Core Module

Term

CATS
Credits

Examined/ Assessed

CS310 Computer Science Project 1,2
30
A(100)
50% rule exempt




Optional Modules - List A




CS313 Mobile Robotics 2 15 E(80) A(20)
CS324 Computer Graphics 2
 15
 E(100)
CS331 Neural Computing 2
 15
 E(80) A(20)
CS333 Design of Dependable Systems 1 15 E(70) A(30)
CS342 Machine Learning 1 15 E(60) A(40)
       

Optional Modules - List B 

      
CS301 Complexity of Algorithms 1
 15 E(80) A(20)
CS321 Current Uses of Computers 2
 15 A(100)
CS325 Compiler Design 1 15 E(100)
CS332 Programming Language Design and Semantics 2 15 E(100)
CS341 Advanced Topics in Algorithms 2 15 E(80) A(20)
 


Optional Modules - List C




IB242 Foundations of Information Systems 1 12
 E(70) A(30)
IB313 Business Studies I (Value Based Management)
 1,3
 15
 E(70) A(30)
IB314 Business Studies II (Management of Change)
 2
 15
 E(70) A(30)
IB3A7 The Practice of Operational Research
 2
 12
 E(100)
IB320 Simulation
 2
 15
 A(100)
IB349 Operational Research in Strategic Planning
 1
 15
 A(100)
IB352 Mathematical Programming III
 2
 15
 E(80) A(20)
IE420 Problem Solving
 2
 12
 E(50) A(50)
MA228 Numerical Analysis
 2
 6
 A(100)
       































Third Year Pass Degree Course

Candidates on a pass load are required to take modules totalling 90 CATS credits; the third year core module and 60 CATS credits selected from Optional Modules Lists A and B, at least 30 CATS credits of which must be from list A. Subject to the approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies of Computer Science, the total load may be increased up to a maximum of 120 CATS credits.

Prescribed Coursework

Prescribed coursework is required for CS310.

Modules from other Departments

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