BSc Pure Mathematics and Computer Science - 2011
| Final Award |
BSc |
| Programme Title | Pure Mathematics and Computer Science |
| School/Department | School of Computer Science |
| Banner Code | 5249 |
| Length of Programme | 3 years |
| Total Credits | 360 |
| UCAS Code | None |
| Awarding Institution | The University of Birmingham |
| Designed for accreditation by |
BCS
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| QAA Benchmarking Groups | Computing |
Educational Aims Of Programme
Programme Outcomes and Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategies
Knowledge and Understanding
- Key mathematical concepts and topics
- How mathematics can be used to analyse and solve problems including those at an abstract level
- Essential concepts, principles and theories relating to Computing
- How the Computer Science theory is related to modelling and design of computer-based systems
- The role of rigorous mathematical proofs in analysing computer-based systems
Skills & Other Attributes
- To abstract the essentials of problems and formulate them mathematically and in a symbolic form.
- To select and apply appropriate mathematical methods to solve problems including those at an abstract level
- To be able to construct and develop logical mathematical arguments with clear identification of assumptions and conclusions
- To present arguments and conclusions clearly and accurately.
- To specify, design and construct computer-based systems.
- To use rigorous mathematical argument analysing or solving problems related to computer-based systems.
Transferable Skills