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COM1002   Foundations of Computer Science   (20 credits)

 
Year Running: 2015/2016
Credit level: F4
Pre-requisites for   COM3290   (when the module is running)

Description

The course consists of (around) 10 blocks of 2-3 weeks work each. Each block develops mathematical concepts and techniques that are of foundational importance to computing. Lectures and problem classes will be used. The intention is to enthuse about these topics, to demonstrate why they are important to us, to lay the foundations of their knowledge and prepare students for future computing courses. It is not expected that the course will cover ALL of the maths that is needed later either in terms of depth or scope.

 

Reading List


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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 128.0
Lab 12.0
Lecture 48.0
Problem Solving 12.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Exam 2.0 75 %
Other 0.0 25 %
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.