MSci Pure Mathematics and Computer Science with an Industrial Year - 2011

Final Award	MSci
Programme Title	Pure Mathematics and Computer Science with an Industrial Year
School/Department	School of Computer Science
Banner Code	9498
Length of Programme	5 years
Total Credits	600
UCAS Code	None
Awarding Institution	The University of Birmingham
Designed for accreditation by	BCS
QAA Benchmarking Groups	Computing

Educational Aims Of Programme

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
The latest trends and developments in research in either Computer Science or Mathematics

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.
To independently solve a substantial problem and present a solution both orally and in a dissertation.