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MSc in Computer Science [0008]

2009/10

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Please read the notes below the module table.

WARNING: Programme descriptions for future academic years are subject to change.

Follow the link from the module code to see the full Syllabus Page for each of the modules taught by the School of Computer Science.
(Any links to modules taught outside the School are to the Academic Office web site, and may not work.)

Students take the following modules to an overall total of 180 credits.

Credits
Code Module Sem1 Sem2 Summer

Optional Modules to a total of 180 credits
40 credits chosen from:
06 06994 Software Workshop [Note 3] 20 20  
06 18156 Internet Computing Workshop [Note 3] 20 20  
60 credits chosen from:
06 06997 Project - Conversion MSc [Note 3]     60
06 18159 Project (CompSci - MSc) [Note 3]     60
50 credits chosen from:
06 21933 Fundamentals: Intro to Computer Science [New module for 2009/10] [Note 1] 10    
06 21921 Fundamentals: Data Structures [New module for 2009/10] [Note 1] 10    
06 21923 Fundamentals: Databases [New module for 2009/10] [Note 1]   10  
06 21936 Fundamentals: Software Engineering [New module for 2009/10] [Note 1]   10  
06 17442 Commercial Programming (Extended) 10    
06 15255 Compilers & Languages (Extended)   10  
06 18150 Computer Networks (Extended) 10    
06 20008 Cryptography 10    
06 18151 Distributed Systems (Extended) 10    
06 21253 Human Computer Interaction (MSc) 10    
06 15267 Intelligent Robotics (Extended) [Note 2] 20    
06 20233 Intelligent Data Analysis (Extended) [Note 2]   10  
06 22753 Introduction to Evolutionary Computation 10    
06 12412 Introduction to Neural Computation [Note 2] 10    
06 20236 Machine Learning (Extended) [Note 2] 10    
06 12418 Nature Inspired Design   10  
06 15257 Operating Systems (Extended) 10    
06 20234 Planning (Extended)   10  
30 credits chosen from:
06 18519 Communication Skills & Professional Issues [Note 1]   10  
06 19339 Computational Vision   10  
06 02525 Databases 2 [Note 2] 10    
06 02408 Graphics 2 [Note 2]   10  
06 19341 Introduction to Natural Computation 10    
06 05934 Models of Computation [Note 2]   10  
06 11223 Natural Language Processing & Applications   10  
06 02552 Principles of Programming Languages [Note 2]   10  
06 18191 Software Engineering [Note 1] 10 10  
06 17423 Systems Programming in C/C++ [Note 2]   10  
06 02645 Virtual Reality 10    

Notes

  1. This module is particularly suitable for non-CS students.
  2. This module is particularly suitable for more advanced students.
  3. Students must pass the workshop module before being allowed to proceed to the project. Students who take 06 06994 Software Workshop will take 06 06997 Project - Conversion MSc, and students who take 06 18156 Internet Computing Workshop will take 06 18159 Project (Comp Sci - MSc).
  4. Not all options may be available in any particular year. Some option combinations are only available if the timetable permits. As students may have to make preliminary option choices before timetables are available, changes may be needed later if there are clashes. In selecting options, students need to pay attention to pre- and co-requisites.
  5. Students' individual programmes of study must be approved by the Programme Director (as the nominee of the Head of School).

Postgraduate Degree Programmes for 2009/10