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 five core modules totalling 65 CATS and further modules selected from the list of optional modules below, including at least 10 CATS credits from List A. List B contains level 2 modules delivered by Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics.

In order to progress to the third year of the Discrete Mathematics MEng course students are required to obtain a year mark of 65% in the second year. Students who do not satisfy this requirement will transfer to the third year of the BSc.

Core Modules

Code	Name	Term	CATS Credits
CS254	Algorithmic Graph Theory	2	15
CS259	Formal Languages	2	15
CS260	Algorithms *	1	15
MA222	Metric Spaces	2	10
MA241	Combinatorics	1	10

Optional Modules - List A

Code	Name	Term	CATS Credits
CS262	Logic and Verification	2	15
MA267	Groups and Rings	1	10
MA252	Combinatorial Optimisation	2	10
MA257	Introduction to Number Theory	2	10
MA250	Partial Differential Equations	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 2024-25 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.