Third Year Discrete Mathematics MEng 2024/25

In the third year the main focus is on applications of discrete mathematics to computer science. Students take an individual project in discrete mathematics together with advanced modules relating to algorithms. Options are chosen from a range of modules which reflect both the research strengths within the departments as well as the wider context of advances in the discipline.

Progression to the final year of the MEng requires a year mark of 55% in the third year. Students who fail to achieve this will be assessed for a BSc Discrete Mathematics.

The normal load is 120 CATS credits. Candidates for Honours are required to take four core modules totalling 75 CATS credits and 45 CATS of optional modules. The optional modules list contains level 3 modules delivered by Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics. Of the 45 CATS credits of optional modules, at least 30 CATS credits must be CS-, MA- or ST- coded. Up to 15 CATS can be selected from the list of other modules available to the third year of the Computer Science degree and the Mathematics degree as unusual options.

Core Modules

Code	Name	Term	CATS Credits
CS344	Discrete Mathematics Project	1, 2, 3	30
CS301	Complexity of Algorithms	1	15
CS356	Approximation and Randomised Algorithms	2	15
MA3J2	Combinatorics II	2	15

Optional Modules

Code	Name	Term	CATS Credits
Modules selected from level 3 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. Please note that the below modules have anti-requisite versions at FHEQ Level 5 and cannot be requested if an MA2 coded equivalent has been taken: MA341 Combinatorics (MA241-10/12) MA343-10 Geometry (MA243-10/12) MA350-10 Partial Differential Equations (MA250-10/12) MA352-10 Combinatorial Optimisation (MA252-10/12) MA354-10 Theory of ODEs (MA254-10/12) MA356-10 Introduction to Mathematical Biology (MA256-6/10) MA357-10 Introduction to Number Theory (MA257-10/12) MA369-10 Asymptotics and Integral Transforms (MA269-10/12)

Modules from Other Departments

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