Programme Specification for the BSc in Mathematics and Computer Science
| Final Award | BSc |
| Interim Awards | None |
| Programme Title | Mathematics and Computer Science |
| School/Department | School of Computer Science |
| Banner Code | 5196 |
| Mode(s) of Study | Full-time |
| Length of Programme | 3 years |
| Total Credits | 360 |
| UCAS Code | |
| Awarding Institution | The University of Birmingham |
| Teaching Institution | The University of Birmingham |
| Designed for accreditation by | British Computer Society [See Footnote 2] |
| QAA Benchmarking Groups | Computing |
| Completed by | Dr J E Rowe |
| Date | 9 May 2011 |
| Educational Aims of Programme | |
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The aim of this programme is to prepare high-level professionals in both computer science and mathematics who would be able to work as specialists in these subjects. |
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| Reference Points used to inform Programme Outcomes | |
| Computing Benchmarking Statement, UK-SPEC, Requirements of Accrediting Bodies, the University and School Teaching and Learning Strategies. | |
| Special features of the Programme | |
| None. | |
Programme Outcomes and Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategies |
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Knowledge & Understanding |
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| Ref | A. Students are expected to have knowledge and understanding of... | Teaching, Learning & Assessment Strategies to enable outcome to be achieved and demonstrated | |
| Learning & Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods | ||
| 1 | Key mathematical concepts and topics | Lectures and tutorials; computer practicals; projects. | Class tests, examinations, assignments, oral presentation. |
| 2 | How mathematics can be used to analyse and solve problems including those at an abstract level | Lectures and tutorials; computer practicals; projects. | Class tests, examinations, assignments, oral presentation. |
| 3 | Essential concepts, principles and theories relating to Computing | Lectures and tutorials; computer practicals; projects. | Class tests, examinations, assignments, oral presentation. |
| 4 | How the Computer Science theory is related to modelling and design of computer-based systems | Lectures and tutorials; computer practicals; projects. | Class tests, examinations, assignments, oral presentation. |
Skills & Other Attributes |
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| Ref | B. Students are expected to have attained the following skills and other attributes: | Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategies to enable outcome to be achieved and demonstrated | |
| Learning & Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods | ||
| 1 | To abstract the essentials of problems and formulate them mathematically and in a symbolic form. | Lectures, tutorials, computer practicals and projects | Tests, examinations and oral presentations |
| 2 | To select and apply appropriate mathematical methods to solve problems including those at an abstract level | Lectures, tutorials, computer practicals and projects | Tests, examinations and oral presentations |
| 3 | To be able to construct and develop logical mathematical arguments with clear identification of assumptions and conclusions | Lectures, tutorials, computer practicals and projects | Tests, examinations and oral presentations |
| 4 | To present arguments and conclusions clearly and accurately. | Lectures, tutorials, computer practicals and projects | Tests, examinations and oral presentations |
| 5 | To specify, design and construct computer-based systems. | Lectures, tutorials, computer practicals and projects | Tests, examinations and oral presentations |
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Footnotes
- The Learning & Teaching and Assessment Methods above are not intended to be exclusive, but to indicate the main methods in use. Module Descriptions contain more detail.
- Whether to award accreditation is a decision made from time to time by a professional body according to criteria which are then current; hence there is no guarantee that the programme will actually be accredited for any particular year of entry by any particular professional body.
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