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Programme Specifications

Programme Specification

Computer Science Undergraduate Programmes

Academic Year: 2014/15

This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.

This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Study.

This specification should be read in conjunction with:

  • Summary
  • Aims
  • Learning outcomes
  • Structure
  • Progression & weighting

Programme summary

Awarding body/institution Loughborough University
Teaching institution (if different)
Owning school/department Department of Computer Science
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body

British Computer Society (BCS) gives full or partial accreditation for all programmes

E-Skills UK – Information Technology Management for Business

Final award See Programme Structure
Programme title Computer Science
Computing and Management
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
Information Technology Management for Business
Computer Science and Mathematics
Information Management and Computing
Information Management and Web Development
Web Development and Design
Web Development
Programme code COUB01 Computer Science (CS) BSc
COUM01 Computer Science (CS) MSci
COUB02 Computing and Management (CM) BSc
COUM02 Computing and Management (CM) MSci
COUB04 Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (CSAI) BSc
COUM04 Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (CSAI) MSci
COUB06 Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) BSc
COUM06 Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) MSci
COUB08 Computer Science and Mathematics (CSM) BSc
COUM08 Computer Science and Mathematics (CSM) MSci
COUB10 Information Management and Computing (IMC) BSc
COUB11 Information Management and Web Development, Web Development and Design, Web Development (IMWD, WDD, WD) BSc
Length of programme BSc - 3 years
BSc with placement - 4 years
MSci - 4 years
MSci with placement - 5 years
UCAS code See Programme Structure
Admissions criteria

http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/compsci/undergraduate/courses/

Date at which the programme specification was published Fri, 06 Feb 2015 07:50:13 GMT

1. Programme Aims

Aims

CS

CM

CSAI

ITMB

CSM

IMC

IMWD

WDD

WD

To give students the knowledge and skills needed to become effective professionals and managers within the IT industry, or to progress immediately to a masters degree programme or postgraduate research in the computing or information industries

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

To inspire students to have interest and enthusiasm for subjects they have chosen to study, and to involve them in an intellectually stimulating and satisfying experience of learning and studying.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

To develop knowledge, understanding and skills in information technology and business.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

To provide students with selected specialised areas of study in information technology.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

To provide students with selected specialised areas of study in business.

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

To provide students with selected specialised areas of study in information management.

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

X

 

To provide students with selected specialised areas of study in mathematics.

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

To provide training, through a range of educational activities, to develop a range of transferable skills applicable to employment.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

To give students the knowledge and skills needed to be able to provide computer science solutions to information technology problems.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

To develop specific skills in areas described as artificial intelligence, such as robotics, image processing, data mining and computer vision.

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

To develop specific skills in the technical, organisational, financial, marketing and planning issues of web development.

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

X

To develop specific skills in the technical, organisational, financial, marketing and planning issues of information management.

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

X

 

To provide project, communication and interpersonal skills relevant to industry as specified by e-Skills UK.

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

(MSci only) To prepare students for their career by both broadening and deepening the skills and abilities of the BSc programme.

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

(MSci only) To give students the knowledge and skills to undertake research in a specialist area of their course.

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

  • QAA Computing Benchmark
  • The professional requirements of the British Computer Society
  • The National Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
  • Loughborough University's Learning and Teaching Strategy
  • The particular specialisms’ of the Department of Computer Science staff and where applicable the School of Business and Economics and the Department of Mathematics
  • ITMB only: the requirements of e-Skills UK

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

CS

CM

CSAI

ITMB

CSM

IMC

IMWD+WDD

WD

K1

Programme specification, design, implementation, testing, maintenance and evaluation, especially for the web

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

K2

Object-oriented programming methods

X

 

X

 

X

 

 

X

K3

Computer systems, including computer architectures, operating systems and networks

X

X

X

X

 

X

X

X

K4

Information systems requirements, modelling, design and use

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

K5

Computer Science theory and mathematical methods, including programming and data algorithms

X

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

K6

Software project management and the software development life cycle

X

X

X

X

 

X

X

X

K7

Computer graphics

X

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

K8

Artificial Intelligence methods, logic and logic programming

X

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

K9

Knowledge systems

 

X

 

X

 

X

X

X

K10

Applications of Artificial Intelligence, such as Internet agents, robotics and computer vision

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

K11

Legal, professional, ethical and security issues of computing and information systems

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

K12

Web design and web analytics

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

X

K13

Industrial methods in IT management

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

K14

The human resource, organisational, financial, marketing, theoretical and strategic aspects of business management

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

 

K15

Mathematical methods, including algebra, calculus, statistics, analysis and quantitative methods, the formation of problems in mathematical form and the application of computers to solve mathematical problems

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

K16

Information Management, including information systems and architectures, the requirements, gathering, analysis, storage, retrieval, evaluation, personalisation and dissemination of information, the role of information for individuals, organisations and society

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

 

K17

A range of specialist topics that broaden or deepen the student’s knowledge

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Additional knowledge and understanding for MSci students:

K18

Appropriate research techniques applicable to a specialised interest area

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

K19

Professionalism and management in a commercial and economic context

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

CS

CM

CSAI

ITMB

CSM

IMC

IMWD+WDD

WD

C1

Elicit, specify, analyse, model and evaluate requirements for computer-based systems

X

X

X

X

 

X

X

X

C2

Specify, model, design and plan the implementation of computer-based systems for the solution of real problems

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

C3

Evaluate computer-based systems in terms of meeting requirements and other quality, legal and ethical attributes

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

C4

Apply theoretical,  mathematical and logical methods to specify, analyse, design and evaluate real problems

X

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

C5

Apply the principles of interactive design to analyse, evaluate and design web sites and applications

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

C6

Analyse business problems from a human resource, organisational, financial, marketing and strategic perspective

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

 

C7

Apply management theory and statistics to design and plan a solution to business problems

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

 

C8

Analyse, plan, design and evaluate solutions for information and knowledge problems, taking into account the effects of individuals, organisations, societies and environment involved

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

 

C9

Abstract the essentials of problems and formulate them mathematically, select and apply the appropriate mathematical tools to solve problems, and construct and develop logical mathematical arguments with clear identification of assumptions and conclusions

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

Additional skills for MSci students:

C10

Show critical awareness and/or new insights in their chosen specialist area

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

C11

Deploy appropriate research techniques to analyse a problem in their chosen specialist area

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

C12

Apply professional and management techniques within a commercial and economic context

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

CS

CM

CSAI

ITMB

CSM

IMC

IMWD+WDD

WD

P1

Build, test, maintain and operate computer-based systems

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

P2

Deploy effectively the tools used for the construction, testing and documentation of computer applications

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

P3

Deploy configuration management, quality assurance and security principles to backup and manage computer software in a changing environment

X

X

X

X

 

X

X

X

P4

Construct systems to solve problems using  artificial intelligence methods

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

P5

Employ business principles for decision making and the management of projects and processes

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

 

P6

Monitor and evaluate processes and projects to identify and implement change when required

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

 

P7

Use information and communication technologies for the management of information and implementation, testing, maintenance and operation of information services

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

 

Additional skills for MSci students:

P8

Apply appropriate research techniques to develop new technologies and/or new insights to investigate and solve real problems

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

P9

Apply appropriate techniques to manage IT projects and project teams in a commercial and economic context

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

CS

CM

CSAI

ITMB

CSM

IMC

IMWD+WDD

WD

T1

Produce well written, concise and well structured reports

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

T2

Give oral presentations, arguments and explanations

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

T3

Communicate effectively using electronic media to a range of audiences

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

T4

Be numerate in the analysis and presentation of cases involving a quantitative dimension

X

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

T5

Work effectively in a team, recognising the different roles and different ways of organising teams

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

T6

Manage a software development project

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

T7

Work effectively with clients and other project stakeholders

X

X

X

X

 

X

X

X

T8

Use effective selling and negotiation techniques

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

 

T9

Present arguments and proposals to business and industry representatives

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

T10

Manage their own learning and development, and appreciate the need for continuing professional development

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

T11

Make effective use of general  IT facilities

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Additional skills for MSci students:

T12

Apply research techniques

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

T13

Be creative and innovative

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

T14

Manage and show leadership in a project team

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

4. Programme structure

Programme Award:

BSc – all programmes 

MSci – all programmes except Information Management and Computing; Information Management and Web Development; Web Development and Design; and Web Development

DPS – additional award available on all programmes if a placement year is taken.

 

UCAS Codes:

 

 

Course

BSc

BSc with

DPS

MSci

MSci with DPS

Computer Science

G400

G401

G402

G403

Computing and Management

GNK2

GN42

GN4F

GNL2

Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence

GG4T

GG47

GG4R

GGK7

Information Technology Management for Business

GN52

GN51

G501

G500

Computer Science and Mathematics

GG4C

GG4D

GGK1

GGL1

Information Management and Computing

G462

G563

 

 

Information Management and Web Development

GG54

GG45

 

 

Web Development and Design

 

 

 

 

Web Development

GG54

GG45

 

 

 

Programme Structure:

4.1 Part A

In this table X indicates a compulsory module and o indicates an optional module

Code

Title

Weight

Semester

CS

CM

CSAI

ITMB

CSM

IMC

WD

COA101

Essential Skills for Computing

10

1

X

X

X

X

 

X

X

COA102

Web Design

10

1

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

COA105

Introduction to Algorithms

10

1

X

 

X

 

X

 

 

COA107

Logic and Functional Programming

20

1

X

 

X

 

X

 

 

COA122

Programming for the WWW

20

1

X

X

X

X

 

X

X

COA123

Server Side Programming

10

2

X

X

X

X

 

X

X

COA124

Computer Systems

10

2

X

X

X

X

 

X

X

COA201

Databases

10

2

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

COA220

Mathematics for Computer Science

10

2

X

 

X

   

 

 

COA256

Object-Oriented Programming and Algorithms

20

2

X

 

X

 

X

o

X

BSA505

Organisational Behaviour

10

1

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

BSA525

Introduction to Accounting

10

1

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

BSA570

Quantitative Methods for Business

10

1

 

X

 

X

 

 X

BSA506

Management of Human Resources

10

2

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

BSA526

Accounting for Managers

10

2

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

BSA572

Statistics and Modelling for Management

10

2

 

X

 

X

 

 o

 

ISA410

Knowledge, Data and Information in Society

10

1

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

ISA411

Knowledge, Data and Information in Organisations

10

2

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

ISA413

Information & Knowledge Organisation & Retrieval

10

2

 

 

 

 

 

o

 

MAA142

Linear Algebra

10

1

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

MAA150

Mathematical Methods 1

10

1

 

 

   

X

 

 

MAA160

Computer Applications in Mathematics

10

1

 

 

   

X

 

 

MAA242

Geometry and Groups

10

2

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

MAA250

Mathematical Methods 2

10

2

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

MAA270

Introductory Probability and Statistics

10

2

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

4.2 Part B

In this table X indicates a compulsory module and o indicates an optional module

Code

Title

Weight

Semester

CS

CM

CSAI

ITMB

CSM

IMC

IMWD

WD

COB100

Advanced Web Design

20

1

 

 

 

 

 

o

X

X

COB101

Requirements Engineering

10

1

X

X

X

X

 

X

X

X

COB106

Formal Languages and Theory of Computation

10

1

X

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

COB120

2D Computer Graphics

10

1

X

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

COB231

Operating Systems, Networks and the Internet 1

10

1

X

X

X

X

 

X

X

X

COB107

AI Methods

20

1+2

X

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

COB290

Team Projects

20

1+2

X

X

X

X

 

X

X

X

COB301

Industrial Expertise

10

1+2

     

X

 

 

 

 

COB108

Knowledge-based Decision Support

10

2

 

X

 

X

 

X

X

X

COB150

Formal Specification

10

2

X

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

COB201

Legal & Professional Issues in Computing

10

2

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

COB232

Operating Systems, Networks and the Internet 2

10

2

X

 

X

   

o

o

X

COB251

Advanced Web Programming

10

2

X

 

X

 

 

o

o

X

COB295

Team Project

10

2

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

BSB555

Organisational Studies

10

1

 

X

     

 

 

 

BSB560

Principles of Marketing

10

1

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

 

BSB580

Operations Management

10

1

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

 

BSB550

Company Finance

10

2

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

 

BSB562

The Marketing Mix

10

2

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

 

BSB572

Management Science Methods

10

2

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

 

DSB118

Human-Computer Interaction

10

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

o

X

DSB119

User Experience Design

10

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

o

X

ISB410

People Centred Information Services

10

1

 

 

 

 

 

X

o

 

ISB411

Knowledge, Data and Information Systems

20

1

 

 

 

 

 

o

 

 

ISB412

Records Management in Organisations

20

2

 

 

 

 

 

o

o

 

ISB413

Research Methods

10

2

 

 

 

 

 

X

o

 

MAA140

Analysis 1

10

1

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

MAA155

Introduction to Applied Mathematics

10

1

       

X

 

 

 

MAB160

Numerical Methods 1

10

1

       

X

 

 

 

MAA240

Analysis 2

10

2

       

X

 

 

 

MAB260

Numerical Methods 2

10

2

       

X

 

 

 

 4.3 Part I

Candidates on degree programmes with professional training take a year in industry between Parts B and C or alternatively, for MSci candidates with permission from the Head of Department, between Parts C and D. This year leads to the award of Diploma of Professional Studies.

4.4 Part C

In the tables below X indicates a compulsory module and o indicates an optional module.

4.4.1 Project Modules:

All candidates must take one project module according to the table below:

Code

Title

Weight

CS

CM

CSAI

ITMB

CSM

IMC

IMWD+WDD

WD

COC251

Computer Science Project

30

X

 

     

 

 

 

COC252

Computing Project

 30 

 

 o

   o  

 o

 o

 

COC253

IT Project

30

 

 o

   o  

 o

 o

 

COC255

Computer Science and Mathematics Project

30

 

 

   

X

 

 

 

COC257

AI Project

30

 

 

X

   

 

 

 

COC259

Web Development Project

30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 X

ISC002

Project

30

 

 

 

 

 

 o

 o

 

4.4.2 Other Modules:

Code

Title

Credit Weight

Semester

CS

CM

CSAI

ITMB

CSM

IMC

IMWD

+WDD

WD

COB100

Advanced Web Design

 20

1

 

o

 

o

 

 

 

 

COB120

2D Computer Graphics

 10 

 1 

 

 o 

 

   o

 

 o 

 o 

 o 

COC001

Robotics

10

1

o

 

X

 

o

 

 

 

COC101

Agent-Based Systems

10

1

o

 

X

 

o

 

 

 

COC104

Algorithm Analysis

10

1

o

 

o

 

X

 

 

 

COC140

Cryptography and Network Security

10

1

o

  o

o

   o

o/X*

  o     o

o

COC155

Mobile Application Development

10

1

o

 

o

 

o

   

o

COC170

Advanced Human Computer Interaction

10

1

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

X

COC180

Implementation of Programming Languages

10

1

o

 

o

   

 

 

 

COC281

Software Project Management

10

1

X

X

X

X

o

X

X

X

COB232

Operating Systems, Networks and the Internet 2

10

2

 

o

 

o

 

o

o

 

COB251

Advanced Web Programming

10

2

 

o

 

o

 

o

o

 

COC003

E-Business Planning and Marketing

10

2

o

o

o

X

o

o

X

X

COC100

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

10

2

o

o

o

  o

o

X

o

o

COC102

Advanced Artificial Intelligence Systems

10

2

o

 

X

 

o

 

 

 

COC131

Data Mining

10

2

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

COC190

Advanced Networking

10

2

o

 

o

   

o

 o 

o

COC200

Markup Languages for the Web

10

2

 

o

 

o

 

o

X

X

COC201

International Computing

10

2

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

COC202

Computer Vision

10

2

o

 

X

 

o

 

 

 

COC220

3D Computer Graphics

10

2

o

 

o

 

o/X*

 

 

 

BSC105

International Human Resource Management

10

1

 

o*

 

o*

 

 

 

 

BSC110

Marketing Strategy and Planning

10

1

 

o*

 

o*

 

 

 

 

BSC165

Business Forecasting

10

1

 

o

 

o

 

 

 

 

BSC520

Business Systems

10

1

o

o

o

o

 

o

o

o

BSC522

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

10

1

o

o*

o

o*

 

o

o

o

BSC570

Strategic Management

20

1

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

 

BSC072

Strategic Information Management

10

2

 

o

 

o

 

 

 

 

BSC080

Analysing Careers

10

2

 

o*

 

o*

 

 

 

 

BSC085

The Changing Work Organisation 

10

2

 

o*

 

o*

 

 

 

 

BSC124

Marketing Communications

10

2

 

o

 

o

 

 

 

 

BSC140

Lean Operations

10

2

 

o*

 

o*

 

 

 

 

BSC067

Business Dynamics and Simulation

10

2

 

o

 

o

       

BSC575

Leadership and Interpersonal Skills

10

2

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

 

DSC023

Studies in Science and Mathematics Education

10

2

 

 

 

 

o

 

 

 

ISC025

Information and Knowledge Management in the N.H.S.

10

1

 

o

 

o

 

o

o

o

ISC200

Information Architecture

10

1

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

o

ISC336

Social Informatics

10

1

 

o

 

o

 

o

o

o

ISC027

Information and Knowledge Management

10

2

 

 

 

 

 

o

o

o

ISC330

Culture and Change Management

10

2

o

o

o

o

 

o

o

o

ISC334

Managing Projects: Managing Knowledge

10

2

 

 

 

 

 

o

o

 

MAB141

Analysis 3

10

1

 

 

   

o

 

 

 

MAB242

Abstract Algebra

10

1

 

 

   

o

 

 

 

MAB150

Vector Calculus

10

1

 

 

   

o

 

 

 

MAB156

Modelling with Differential Equations

10

1

 

 

   

o

 

 

 

MAB170

Probability Theory

10

1

 

 

   

o

 

 

 

MAC147

Number Theory

10

1

 

 

 

 

o

 

 

 

MAC149

Mathematical Methods for Differential Equations

10

1

 

 

   

o/X*

 

 

 

MAC175

Operational Research

10

1

 

 

   

o

 

 

 

MAC197

Introduction to Differential Geometry

10

1

 

 

   

o

 

 

 

MAB241

Complex Variables

10

2

 

 

   

o

 

 

 

MAB142

Vector Spaces

10

2

 

 

   

o

 

 

 

MAB250

ODEs and Calculus of Variations

10

2

 

 

   

o

 

 

 

MAB270

Statistical Modelling

10

2

 

 

   

o

 

 

 

MAC249

Linear Differential Equations

10

2

 

 

   

o/X*

 

 

 

MAC265

Game Theory

10

2

       

o

     

MAC272

Random Processes and Time Series Analysis

10

2

 

 

   

o

 

 

 

MAC297

Mathematical Biology

10

2

 

 

   

o

 

 

 

MAC298

Elements of Topology

10

2

 

 

   

o

 

 

 

* See programme-specific option restrictions below

In exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of the Teaching Coordinator or Head of Department of Computer Science, candidates may be allowed to substitute an alternative Loughborough University Part C module for any of the above modules.

 4.4.3 Option Restrictions for All Programmes

  • Candidates must not take more than 30 credits of options coded COB or MAB.
  • Candidates should choose options that, with their compulsory modules, will give a total credit value that will not exceed 60 credits in either semester, excluding the project.
  • Candidates may not take any module at Part C if they have previously taken it at Part B.
  • Candidates must take note of pre-requisites for each option as some options can only be taken if the candidate has taken a pre-requisite option in an earlier Part or Semester.
  • Candidates should note that staff availability may mean that it may not be possible to offer some options in any particular year, and that timetabling restrictions may mean that certain combinations of options may not be possible.

 4.4.4 Programme Specific Option Restrictions

Programme

Restriction

CS

Candidates must choose options of value 80 credits.

CM

Candidates must choose options of value 50 credits.
Candidates must not take more than 20 credits of School of Business and Economics options marked o*.

CSAI

Candidates must choose options of value 40 credits.

ITMB

Candidates must choose options of value 40 credits.
Candidates must not take more than 20 credits of School of Business and Economics options marked o*.

CSM

Options of 40 credits must be taken from option lists offered by Computer Science, including either COC140 or COC220 (or both) and,

-       for BSc students, options of 40 credits must be taken from the option lists offered by Mathematics or the Design School

-      for MSci students, MAC149 and MAC249 are compulsory modules and options of 20 credits must be taken from the option list offered by Mathematics or the Design School.

IMC

Candidates must choose options of value 50 credits.

IMWD+WDD

Candidates must choose options of value 50 credits.

WD

Candidates must choose options of value 50 credits.

 4.5 Part D

In the tables below X indicates a compulsory module.

Candidates in Part D of a MSci degree programme take the following modules:

Code

Title

Weight

Semester

CSM

Other

COD950

Enterprise Technology for Computer Scientists

10

1

X

X

CVD017

Teamwork and Leadership

10

1

X

X

MAP111

Mathematical Modelling of Industrial Problems 1

15

1

X

 

COD280

Managing a Project Team

10

1+2

X

X

COD290

Thesis Project

60

1+2

X

X

COD292

Group Project

30

1+2

 

X

MAP211

Mathematical Modelling of Industrial Problems 2

15

2

X

 

 

 

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to C, from C to D (if applicable) and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX. In addition, for MSci students entering in 2010/11 or thereafter, in order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to Part C, and from Part C to Part D, candidates must achieve 120 credits.

Candidates who, after reassessment, fail the MSci requirements for Parts A or B but who have passed the requirements for the corresponding BSc programme, will automatically be transferred to the corresponding BSc programme. Candidates who fail Parts C or D after reassessment will be considered for a BSc degree at the programme board, in accordance with Section 6 below.

Re-assessment

Provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XX for candidates who have the right of re-assessment in any Part of the Programme to undergo re-assessment in the University's special assessment period or next academic year.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C (and D if applicable). The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio given below to determine the final percentage mark.

BSc programmes

Part B : Part C

1:3

MSci programmes

Part B : Part C : Part D

14:43:43  (approx 1:3:3)

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