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.

Students studying Computer Science with Business Studies must achieve a mark of 50% or greater in at least one IB-coded module in their First Year or Second Year (more information about the availability and pre-requisites for WBS modules can be found on the dedicated CSBS webpage).

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	10
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/.