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Degree Programme Table: Computer Science and Physics (BSc Hons) (UTCMPPH)

Year 1, Academic year 2014/15, Starting month: September

  • Notes: Before making your course choices, make sure you have discussed them with your Personal Tutor.


    • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 8 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    INFR08012 Informatics 1 - Computation and Logic As available 10
    INFR08013 Informatics 1 - Functional Programming As available 10
    INFR08014 Informatics 1 - Object-Oriented Programming As available 10
    INFR08015 Informatics 1 - Data and Analysis As available 10
    PHYS08016 Physics 1A: Foundations As available 20
    PHYS08017 Physics 1B: The Stuff of the Universe As available 20
    PHYS08035 Mathematics for Physics 1 As available 20
    PHYS08036 Mathematics for Physics 2 As available 20




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 0 set(s) of course options with the following rules.




    Year 2, Academic year 2014/15, Starting month: August

  • Notes: Before making your course choices, make sure you have discussed them with your Personal Tutor.

    Entry to Honours requires a pass at 50% or above at the first attempt in at least 20 credit points' worth of the Informatics 2 courses listed, passes at 50% or above in both Physics 2 courses and passes in all remaining compulsory courses, or the permission of the Head of School.


    • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 5 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    INFR08009 Informatics 2B - Algorithms, Data Structures, Learning As available 20
    INFR08018 Informatics 2C - Introduction to Computer Systems As available 10
    INFR08019 Informatics 2C - Introduction to Software Engineering As available 10
    PHYS08046 Physics of Fields and Matter As available 20
    PHYS08043 Dynamics and Vector Calculus As available 20




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 5 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select exactly 40 credits from these collections:  


    Select exactly 20 credits course level 08, as available
    PHYS08044     Classical and Modern Physics     (20 credits)

     
    OR   

    Select exactly 10 credits course level 08, as available
    PHYS08045     Modern Physics     (10 credits)

     

    AND   


    Select exactly 20 credits course level 08, as available
    PHYS08041     Algebra and Calculus     (20 credits)

     
    OR   

    Select exactly 10 credits course level 08, as available
    PHYS08042     Linear Algebra and Several Variable Calculus     (10 credits)

     

    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 20 credits from Level 7 and 8 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, as available

    Notes:These are courses in all schools other than Medicine or Veterinary Studies.
     



    Year 3, Academic year 2014/15, Starting month: August

  • Notes: Before making your course choices, make sure you have discussed them with your Personal Tutor.

    These lists include courses at level 9 (code INFR09xxx) and level 10 (code INFR10xxx). In general, level 10 courses will contain more advanced material and be taught at a higher level than level 9 courses; you should take account of this when planning your course combination. Each entry links to a matching page in the University course catalogue, where you can find a description of the course content and information about any specific entry requirements.

    Students seeking BCS accreditation must select Professional Issues (Level 10), normally in 3rd Year, and must also select the Informatics Honours Project in 4th Year.


    • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 1 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    PHYS09019 Statistical Mechanics As available 10




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 11 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select exactly 110 credits from these collections:  


    Select exactly 10 credits course level 09, as available
    PHYS09050     Foundations of Electromagnetism     (10 credits)

     
    OR   

    Select exactly 20 credits course level 09, as available
    PHYS09060     Electromagnetism     (20 credits)

     

    AND   


    Select exactly 10 credits course level 09, as available
    PHYS09051     Foundations of Quantum Mechanics     (10 credits)

     
    OR   

    Select exactly 20 credits course level 09, as available
    PHYS09053     Quantum Mechanics     (20 credits)

     

    AND   


    Select exactly 10 credits course level 09, as available
    PHYS09054     Fourier Analysis     (10 credits)

     
    OR   

    Select exactly 20 credits course level 09, as available
    PHYS09055     Fourier Analysis and Statistics     (20 credits)

     

    AND   

    Select a minimum of 10 credits and maximum of 30 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    INFR09032    System Design Project   20  
    INFR09040    Computer Science Large Practical   10  
    INFR09039    Software Engineering Large Practical   10  

     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 20 credits and maximum of 70 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    INFR10052    Algorithms and Data Structures   10  
    INFR09009    Computer Architecture   10  
    INFR09010    Computer Design   10  
    INFR09027    Computer Communications and Networks   10  
    INFR10058    Computer Security   10  
    INFR10053    Compiling Techniques   10  
    INFR10055    Database Systems   10  
    INFR09029    Introductory Applied Machine Learning   10  
    INFR09031    Logic Programming   10  
    INFR09015    Operating Systems   10  
    INFR10056    Software Engineering with Objects and Components   10  
    INFR10057    Software Testing   10  
    INFR10059    Introduction to Theoretical Computer Science   10  
    INFR10060    Enterprise Computing   10  

    Notes:These are the Computer Science courses at level 9 or 10 open to third-year undergraduate students.
     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 10 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    INFR10022    Professional Issues (Level 10)   10  

     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 40 credits from Undergraduate (School of Physics and Astronomy) Level 9 and 10 courses, as available

    Notes:These are courses in the School of Physics. Level 10 courses are only permitted under this option when the "normal year taken" is "year 3 undergraduate".
     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 10 credits from Level 9 and 10 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, as available

    Notes:These are courses in all schools other than Medicine or Veterinary Studies, and include courses normally taken by 4th-year students. In the case that this DPT option is chosen, you are advised to obtain permission to take the course from the course organiser, and have the course choice approved by your personal tutor.
     



    Year 4, Academic year 2014/15, Starting month: August

  • Notes: Before making your course choices, make sure you have discussed them with your Personal Tutor.

    These lists include courses at level 10 (code INFR10xxx) and level 11 (code INFR11xxx). In general, level 11 courses will contain more advanced material and be taught at a higher level than level 10 courses; you should take account of this when planning your course combination. Each entry links to a matching page in the University course catalogue, where you can find a description of the course content and information about any specific entry requirements.

    You may choose an Honours Project from either Informatics or Physics.

    Students seeking BCS accreditation must take the Informatics Honours Project.


    • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 0 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 9 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select exactly 120 credits from these collections:  

    Select exactly 40 credits course level 10, as available
    INFR10044     Honours Project (Informatics)     (40 credits)

     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 30 credits and maximum of 40 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    INFR11011    Advanced Databases (Level 11)   10  
    INFR10052    Algorithms and Data Structures   10  
    INFR11020    Algorithmic Game Theory and its Applications   10  
    INFR11074    Automated Reasoning (Level 11)   10  
    INFR11067    Computer Animation & Visualisation (Level 11)   10  
    INFR11021    Computer Graphics (Level 11)   10  
    INFR11102    Computational Complexity   10  
    INFR11049    Computer Networking (Level 11)   10  
    INFR11032    Compiler Optimisation (Level 11)   10  
    INFR10058    Computer Security   10  
    INFR10053    Compiling Techniques   10  
    INFR10055    Database Systems   10  
    INFR11058    Data Integration and Exchange (Level 11)   10  
    INFR11022    Distributed Systems (Level 11)   10  
    INFR11017    Human-Computer Interaction (Level 11)   10  
    INFR11087    Information Theory   10  
    INFR10059    Introduction to Theoretical Computer Science   10  
    INFR11073    Machine Learning & Pattern Recognition (Level 11)   10  
    INFR11024    Parallel Architectures (Level 11)   10  
    INFR11082    Performance Modelling (Level 11)   10  
    INFR11023    Parallel Programming Languages and Systems (Level 11)   10  
    INFR11103    Querying and Storing XML   10  
    INFR11038    Software Architecture, Process, and Management (Level 11)   10  
    INFR10056    Software Engineering with Objects and Components   10  
    INFR10042    System Level Integration Practical   10  
    INFR10057    Software Testing   10  
    INFR11088    Extreme Computing   10  
    INFR11089    Randomness and Computation   10  
    INFR11111    Computer Algebra   10  
    INFR11110    Communication and Concurrency   10  
    INFR11114    Types and Semantics for Programming Languages   10  
    INFR11112    Embedded Software   10  
    INFR11099    Introduction to Quantum Computing   10  
    INFR11101    Advances in Programming Languages   10  
    INFR10060    Enterprise Computing   10  

    Notes:These are Computer Science courses at level 10 or 11 open to fourth-year undergraduate students.
     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 40 credits and maximum of 50 credits from Undergraduate (School of Physics and Astronomy) Level 10 and 11 courses, as available

    Notes:These are courses in the School of Physics. Level 11 courses are only permitted under this option when the "normal year taken" is "year 4 undergraduate".
     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 10 credits from Level 10 and 11 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, as available

    Notes:These are courses in all schools other than Medicine or Veterinary Studies, and include courses normally taken by postgraduate students. In the case that this DPT option is chosen, you are advised to obtain permission to take the course from the course organiser, and have the course choice approved by your personal tutor.
     


    OR   

    Overarching rule collection group: B  
    Select exactly 120 credits from these collections:  

    Select exactly 20 credits course level 10, as available
    PHYS10086     Senior Honours Project (Physics & Astronomy) Semester 1     (20 credits)

     
    AND   

    Select exactly 20 credits course level 10, as available
    PHYS10087     Senior Honours Project (Physics & Astronomy) Semester 2     (20 credits)

     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 30 credits and maximum of 40 credits from Undergraduate (School of Physics and Astronomy) Level 10 and 11 courses, as available

    Notes:These are courses in the School of Physics. Level 11 courses are only permitted under this option when the "normal year taken" is "year 4 undergraduate".
     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 40 credits and maximum of 50 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    INFR11011    Advanced Databases (Level 11)   10  
    INFR10052    Algorithms and Data Structures   10  
    INFR11020    Algorithmic Game Theory and its Applications   10  
    INFR11074    Automated Reasoning (Level 11)   10  
    INFR11067    Computer Animation & Visualisation (Level 11)   10  
    INFR11021    Computer Graphics (Level 11)   10  
    INFR11102    Computational Complexity   10  
    INFR11049    Computer Networking (Level 11)   10  
    INFR11032    Compiler Optimisation (Level 11)   10  
    INFR10058    Computer Security   10  
    INFR10053    Compiling Techniques   10  
    INFR10055    Database Systems   10  
    INFR11058    Data Integration and Exchange (Level 11)   10  
    INFR11022    Distributed Systems (Level 11)   10  
    INFR11017    Human-Computer Interaction (Level 11)   10  
    INFR11087    Information Theory   10  
    INFR10059    Introduction to Theoretical Computer Science   10  
    INFR11073    Machine Learning & Pattern Recognition (Level 11)   10  
    INFR11024    Parallel Architectures (Level 11)   10  
    INFR11082    Performance Modelling (Level 11)   10  
    INFR11023    Parallel Programming Languages and Systems (Level 11)   10  
    INFR11103    Querying and Storing XML   10  
    INFR11038    Software Architecture, Process, and Management (Level 11)   10  
    INFR10056    Software Engineering with Objects and Components   10  
    INFR10042    System Level Integration Practical   10  
    INFR10057    Software Testing   10  
    INFR11088    Extreme Computing   10  
    INFR11089    Randomness and Computation   10  
    INFR11111    Computer Algebra   10  
    INFR11110    Communication and Concurrency   10  
    INFR11114    Types and Semantics for Programming Languages   10  
    INFR11112    Embedded Software   10  
    INFR11099    Introduction to Quantum Computing   10  
    INFR11101    Advances in Programming Languages   10  
    INFR10060    Enterprise Computing   10  

    Notes:These are Computer Science courses at level 10 or 11 open to fourth-year undergraduate students.
     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 10 credits from Level 10 and 11 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, as available

    Notes:These are courses in all schools other than Medicine or Veterinary Studies, and include courses normally taken by postgraduate students. In the case that this DPT option is chosen, you are advised to obtain permission to take the course from the course organiser, and have the course choice approved by your personal tutor.
     



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