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Department of Computer Science Programme Catalogue 2018/9


USCM-AFB09: BSc(Hons) Computer Science with Business

Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH BUSINESS

Mode of attendance: Full-time

Normal programme duration: 3 years


Possible DAPs for this programme:

  • This programme has no possible DAPs
 

Possible exit awards for this programme:

  • : Diploma of Higher Education
  • : Certificate of Higher Education


Year 1

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • 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
CM10251 Computing as a science and engineering discipline 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]

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM10196 Discrete mathematics for computation 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MN10545 Organisational behaviour 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
CM10197 Analytical mathematics for applications 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MN10248 Introduction to accounting 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 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 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.
  • .


Year 2

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • 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
CM20216 Human-computer interaction 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]
CM20257 Integrated group-based project 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM10194 Computer systems architecture 1 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM20254 Data structures and algorithms 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM20255 Databases 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
MN20072 Managing human resources 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM10195 Computer systems architecture 2 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM20252 Artificial intelligence 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM20253 Comparative programming languages 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
MN20014 Managing enterprise information systems 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 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 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.
  • .


Year 3

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: (Section B)PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: (Section B)PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • 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 2 units from the following list:
List A: MN30281 appears in both List A and List B - students wishing to take this unit should only select it once.
: 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
CM20217 Foundations of computation 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM30070 Computer algebra 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM30072 Safety-critical computer systems 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]
MN30281 Privacy, trust and security in information systems 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]

Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
List B: MN30281 appears in both List A and List B - students wishing to take this unit should only select it once.
: Students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option from units offered by the School of Management as an alternative to one of the units in the list below.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MN20032 E-business 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MN30281 Privacy, trust and security in information systems 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 3

Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list:
List A: MN30270 appears in both List A and List B - students wishing to take this unit should only select it once.
: 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]
CM30141 Theory of human computer interaction 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]
MN30270 Virtual organising: understanding group behaviour online 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]

Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
List B: MN30270 appears in both List A and List B - students wishing to take this unit should only select it once.
: Students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option from units offered by the School of Management as an alternative to one of the units in the list below.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MN30076 Business strategy 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MN30270 Virtual organising: understanding group behaviour online 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MN30475 Sustainable operations management 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 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 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.
  • .