MCOMP Computer Science (COMU103) FT

2017 - 2018

For students whose initial registration was after the 2011-12 academic session and prior to the 2018-19 academic session

Year 1

Core These are a compulsory part of your degree: you cannot change them. units (100 credits)

A student will take

Semester 1
COM1008	Web and Internet Technology	AUT SEM	10 credits
FCE1001	Global Engineering Challenge Week	AUT SEM	0 credits
Semester 2
COM1009 + Essential skills: A-Level Maths.	Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures	SPR SEM	10 credits
Full academic year
COM1001 P⇒Is a pre-requisite for: COM213 (when the module is running)	Introduction to Software Engineering	ACAD YR	20 credits
COM1002 P⇒Is a pre-requisite for: COM3290 (when the module is running)	Foundations of Computer Science	ACAD YR	20 credits
COM1003 P⇒Is a pre-requisite for: COM3290 (when the module is running)	Java Programming	ACAD YR	20 credits
COM1005 P⇒Is a pre-requisite for: COM2009 COM3009 COM3290 (when the module is running) XCannot be taken with: COM115	Machines and Intelligence	ACAD YR	20 credits

Approved These are on a restricted list of modules offered by your department(s). Normally you will need to select a minimum number of credits from the list. units (20 credits)

A student will take 20 credits from this group.

Full academic year
COM1006	Devices and Networks	ACAD YR	20 credits

a student can take unrestricted units to the value of 20 credits.

Year 2

Core These are a compulsory part of your degree: you cannot change them. units (120 credits)

A student will take

Semester 1
COM2002	Human Centred Systems Design	AUT SEM	20 credits
COM2004 XCannot be taken with: COM3004 + This module cannot be taken with COM3004..	Data Driven Computing	AUT SEM	20 credits
FCE2001 + Yes. Restricted to second year Faculty of Engineering students.	Engineering - You're Hired	AUT SEM	0 credits
Semester 2
COM2005	Bio-Inspired Computing and Robotics	SPR SEM	20 credits
COM3420 P⇒Is a pre-requisite for: COM4015 (when the module is running) XCannot be taken with: COM213 + Students from departments other than Computer Science will need to demonstrate mathematical skills, programming skills in the required language, and some experience of developing web-based systems..	Software Hut	SPR SEM	20 credits
Full academic year
COM2001	Advanced Programming Topics	ACAD YR	20 credits
COM2003 XCannot be taken with: COM263	Automata, Logic and Computation	ACAD YR	20 credits

Year 3

Core These are a compulsory part of your degree: you cannot change them. units (50 credits)

A student will take

Semester 1
MGT388	Finance and Law for Engineers	AUT SEM	10 credits
Full academic year
COM3610 + Only available to students within the Department of Computer Science..	Dissertation Project	ACAD YR	40 credits

Approved These are on a restricted list of modules offered by your department(s). Normally you will need to select a minimum number of credits from the list. units (50 credits)

A student will take 50 credits from this group.

Semester 1
COM3110 P⇒Is a pre-requisite for: COM4513 (when the module is running) XCannot be taken with: COM4115 + The maximum number of students allowed on the module is 160..	Text Processing	AUT SEM	10 credits
COM3310 + Maximum capacity of 30 students. Not open to students outside the Department of Computer Science..	Mainframe Computing	AUT SEM	10 credits
COM3502 P⇒Is a pre-requisite for: COM4511 (when the module is running) XCannot be taken with: COM4502	Speech Processing	AUT SEM	10 credits
COM3503 XCannot be taken with: COM4503 + Students from departments other than Computer Science will need to demonstrate skills in imperative programming, software design and data structures and their applications, as well as experience with vector and matrix arithmetic..	3D Computer Graphics	AUT SEM	10 credits
COM3505	The Internet of Things	AUT SEM	10 credits
Semester 2
COM3001 + Prerequisites for this module are programming proficiency (preferably in MATLAB or Python) and A-level Mathematics (or equivalent)..	Modelling and Simulation of Natural Systems	SPR SEM	10 credits
COM3190 + Must have strong grasp of mathematical logic..	Theory of Distributed Systems	SPR SEM	10 credits
COM3240 + COMU101, COMU103, COMU06, COMU05, COMU117, COMU109, COMU118. Students from departments other than Computer Science will need to demonstrate an excellent understanding of programming (Python or Matlab) and mathematics. A level math is compulsory..	Adaptive Intelligence	SPR SEM	10 credits
COM3501	Computer Security and Forensics	SPR SEM	10 credits
COM3504 + The maximum number of students allowed on the module is 130.Only available to students within Department of Computer Science..	The Intelligent Web	SPR SEM	10 credits
MGT389 CCo-requisites: BIE372	Project Management and HRM for Engineers	SPR SEM	10 credits
Full academic year
COM3550 + Agreement of the module tutor following application and interview.. Places on this module are limited. Students will be interviewed for a place on the module prior to the summer break. Successful students must then pass a DBS check (which will be conducted over the summer) before commencing the module.....	Undergraduate Ambassadors Scheme in Computer Science	ACAD YR	20 credits

Unrestricted Some degrees allow students to take unrestricted modules. These modules may be offered by your home department(s) but are often offered by other departments. You will need to choose unrestricted module(s) during Intro Week. Please check your Registration Timetable for details of your module enrolment event. units (20 credits)

A student will take unrestricted units to the value of 20 credits.

A student must pass COM3610 (Research Project) at the first attempt in order to continue as a student for the degree of MComp in Computer Science. A student who fails to satisfy this requirement may be permitted by the Faculty to become instead a student for the Degree of BSc in Computer Science (COMU101) but will be ineligible for the award of the degree with Honours.

Year 4

Approved These are on a restricted list of modules offered by your department(s). Normally you will need to select a minimum number of credits from the list. units (30 credits)

A student will take a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 75 credits from this group.

Full academic year
COM4520	Darwin Project	ACAD YR	30 credits
COM4525 + Only available to students on one of the following: COMU06 and COMU42 (core); COMU103, COMU119, COMU38 and COMU40 (approved). GEEU20 and GEEU21 (core)..	Genesys	ACAD YR	45 credits

AND

Approved These are on a restricted list of modules offered by your department(s). Normally you will need to select a minimum number of credits from the list. units (15 credits)

A student will take a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 60 credits from this group.

Semester 1
COM4115 XCannot be taken with: COM3110 + Not permitted for students who have already taken COM3110..	Text Processing	AUT SEM	15 credits
COM4502 P⇒Is a pre-requisite for: COM4511 (when the module is running) XCannot be taken with: COM3502 + Not permitted for students who have already taken COM3502.	Speech Processing	AUT SEM	15 credits
COM4503 P⇒Is a pre-requisite for: COM4518 (when the module is running) XCannot be taken with: COM3503 + Not permitted for students who have already taken COM3503. Students from other depts will need to demonstrate skills in imperative programming, software design, data structures + their applications, + experience of vector + matrix arithmetric.	3D Computer Graphics	AUT SEM	15 credits
COM4506 + Students taking this module are expected to have done a programming module such as COM160 or have completed a first year in the Computer Science Department. The language used in COM4506 assignment is Java hence prior familiarity with it is necessary..	Testing and verification in safety-critical systems	AUT SEM	15 credits
COM4509 P⇒Is a pre-requisite for: COM4513 (when the module is running) + The maximum number of students allowed on the module is 30..	Machine Learning and Adaptive Intelligence	AUT SEM	15 credits
COM4510 XCannot be taken with: COM31007 COM6510 + Students should be experienced in object-oriented software development and programming..	Software development for mobile devices	AUT SEM	15 credits
Semester 2
COM4501	Computer Security and Forensics	SPR SEM	15 credits
COM4507	Software and Hardware Verification	SPR SEM	15 credits
COM4511 ⇐PPre-requisites: COM3502 COM4502 + This module is only open to students who have taken COM3502 or COM4502..	Speech Technology	SPR SEM	15 credits
COM4513 ⇐PPre-requisites: COM3110 COM4509 + This module is only open to students who have taken Text Processing (COM3110/COM4115/COM6115) and Machine Learning and Adaptive Intelligence (COM4509/6509)..	Natural Language Processing	SPR SEM	15 credits
COM4515 + The course requires basic probability theory and knowledge of arithmetic and geometric progressions. This knowledge is basic and it is covered in all undergraduate engineering and physics degrees..	Network Performance Analysis	SPR SEM	15 credits
COM4519 + Strong programming skills in a variety of programming languages (e.g. Java, PHP, Python, Ruby). The maximum number of students allowed on the module is 35..	Cloud Computing	SPR SEM	15 credits

In 4B a student may not take:

COM4115 if COM3110 was taken at Level 3

COM4502 if COM3502 was taken at Level 3

COM4503 if COM3503 was taken at Level 3

Unrestricted Some degrees allow students to take unrestricted modules. These modules may be offered by your home department(s) but are often offered by other departments. You will need to choose unrestricted module(s) during Intro Week. Please check your Registration Timetable for details of your module enrolment event. units (30 credits)

A student will take unrestricted F7 Level units to the value of 30 credits.

A student must satisfy the requirements of the General Regulations for First Degrees as to progression in order to continue as a student for the Degree of MComp in Computer Science (COMU103). A student who fails to satisfy these requirements may be permitted by the Faculty to become instead a student for the Degree of BSc in Computer Science (COMU101).

⇐P	-	This module has pre-requisite(s).
P⇒	-	This module is a pre-requisite for other modules.
C	-	This module has co-requisite(s).
X	-	Some modules cannot be studied in combination with this module.
+	-	Additional information about requirements for studying this module.

Please note that the regulations displayed on this page reflect provision in 2017/18 and may not reflect study undertaken in other academic sessions. To see regulations that applied in another academic session, please return to the Programme Regulations Finder home screen and select the appropriate session.