Common First Year for Computer Science Degrees 2021/22
The first year course for Computer Science and Computer Science with Business students provides an introduction to programming and computer systems, and incorporates basic mathematics of relevance to Computer Science.
The normal load is 120 CATS credits. Students are required to take six core modules (90 CATS) and 30 CATS selected from the list of optional modules below. Students may take up to 30 CATS of unusual options. In Year 1 we advise that students do not take more than 120 CATS.
Core Modules
Code | Name | Term | CATS Credits |
---|---|---|---|
CS118 | Programming for Computer Scientists | 1 | 15 |
CS126 | Design of Information Structures | 2 | 15 |
CS130 | Mathematics for Computer Scientists I | 1 | 15 |
CS131 | Mathematics for Computer Scientists II | 2 | 15 |
CS132 | Computer Organisation and Architecture | 1 | 15 |
CS133 | Professional Skills | 1, 2 | 15 |
Optional Modules
Code | Name | Term | CATS Credits |
---|---|---|---|
CS139 | Web Development Technologies | 2 | 15 |
CS140 | Computer Security | 1 | 15 |
CS141 | Functional Programming | 2 | 15 |
IB104 | Mathematical Programming I | 3 | 12 |
PH144 | Mind and Reality | 1 | 15 |
- | A Foreign Language | Various | 12/15/24/30 |
Modules from Other Departments
More information on modules taught by other departments can be found in the Module Catalogue: https://courses.warwick.ac.uk/.