| Unit name | Topics in Computer Science |
|---|---|
| Unit code | COMS30081 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Lock |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
Students must take exactly two 3rd year TB1 “Teaching Units” selected from a range of available options topics for which no co-requisite 20CP (MAJOR) unit is taken (subject to individual unit pre-requisites, unit/lecturer availability and cohort size caps). |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Computer Science |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
Why is this unit important?
Computer science is a broad ranging and diverse discipline, with many distinct specialist areas. This (MINOR) unit is the assessment element of an options mechanism that allows students to experience some of this breadth, by allowing them to study two independent topics of their choice.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study:
This 20 credit examination-only unit provides a single-point-of-contact assessment for a range of TB1 options. These units (termed Teaching Units) are scheduled for delivery in TB1 during Year 3 so that students can make use of fundamental skills and knowledge developed during the first 2 years of study. These options units are also delivered around the time that students are selecting their final year project topics, so they can have an influence on the nature of projects undertaken.
Teaching/Learning content, student personal development and learning outcomes are all dependent upon the specific options units selected by students. These are all documented within the “Teaching Unit” documentation for those specific units.
The type and style of teaching and learning activities and the justification for these are all dependent upon the specific options units selected by the students. These are all documented within the “Teaching Unit” documentation for those specific units.
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
The type and style of summative tasks and the justification for these are all dependent upon the specific options units selected by the students. These are all documented in the “Teaching Unit” documentation for those units.
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
Exam (December, 100%)
Note: questions in the exam paper will be drawn from the various 3rd year TB1 “Teaching Units” available to students. Students must only answer questions from the two “Teaching Units” that they are enrolled on. Marks will not be awarded to students if they attempt questions from a “Teaching Unit” which they have not been enrolled on.
When assessment does not go to plan
Students will retake relevant assessments in a like-for-like fashion in accordance with the University rules and regulations. This will take the form of a single 2 hour closed-book examination to be scheduled during the summer resit assessment period.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. COMS30081).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
