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Second Year Discrete Mathematics BSc 2023/24

The objective of the second year course for Discrete Mathematics is to integrate the mathematical and computational perspectives that underpin Discrete Mathematics. The modules provide a broader theoretical base for Discrete Mathematics students, and help to equip them for different kinds of specialisation in the advanced study of discrete structures and algorithms. The core modules cover the areas of combinatorics, graph theory, and the design of algorithm and data structures, as taught jointly in Mathematics and Computer Science.

The normal load is 120 CATS credits. Students are required to take four core modules totalling 55 CATS and further modules selected from the list of optional modules below, including at least 20 CATS credits from List A. List B contains level 2 modules delivered by Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics.

Core Modules

Code Name Term CATS Credits
CS254 Algorithmic Graph Theory 2 15
CS259 Formal Languages 2 15
CS260 Algorithms * 1 15
MA241 Combinatorics 1 10

Optional Modules - List A

Code Name Term CATS Credits
CS262 Logic and Verification 2 15
MA222 Metric Spaces 2 10
MA267 Groups and Rings 1 10
MA252 Combinatorial Optimisation 2 10
MA257 Introduction to Number Theory 2 10
MA264 Mathematical Methods and Modelling 3 1 10
MA271 Mathematical Analysis 3 1 10
ST227 Stochastic Processes 2 10
ST232 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics 1 15

Optional Modules - List B

Code Name Term CATS Credits

Modules selected from level 2 modules delivered by Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics. The modules approved by the Course Director for study in 2023-24 academic year have now been agreed with contributing departments: Optional Modules all levels - List B. To be considered for enrolment on other modules the unusual options process must be followed.

Modules from Other Departments

More information on modules taught by other departments can be found in the Module Catalogue: https://courses.warwick.ac.uk.

* This module will be examined normally in the first week of Term 3.