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COMPSCI 210

: Computer Organisation
2023 Semester Two (1235)
The low level representation of data and algorithms in the computer. An introduction to computer organisation. The instruction execution model. Assembly and disassembly of instructions. Assembly language programming. How a high-level language is implemented at the machine level. The memory subsystem. Hardware support necessary to implement a secure multi-user operating system.
Subject: Computer Science
Prerequisite: COMPSCI 110, and 15 points from COMPSCI 105, 107, 130
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COMPSCI 210

: Computer Organisation
2023 Semester One (1233)
The low level representation of data and algorithms in the computer. An introduction to computer organisation. The instruction execution model. Assembly and disassembly of instructions. Assembly language programming. How a high-level language is implemented at the machine level. The memory subsystem. Hardware support necessary to implement a secure multi-user operating system.
Subject: Computer Science
Prerequisite: COMPSCI 110, and 15 points from COMPSCI 105, 107, 130
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COMPSCI 215

: Data Communications and Security
2023 Semester One (1233)
An introduction to data communications: the OSI reference model, particularly how the lower layers combine to implement the application layer. An introduction to secure communication and computer systems.
Subject: Computer Science
Prerequisite: COMPSCI 110 and PHYSICS 140 and 15 points from COMPSCI 105, 107, 130
129

COMPSCI 220

: Algorithms and Data Structures
2023 Semester Two (1235)
An introduction to the analysis of algorithms and data structures. Common abstract data types and their implementations. Asymptotic complexity analysis. Sorting and searching algorithms. Depth-first and breadth-first search and applications. Graph optimisation problems.
Subject: Computer Science
Prerequisite: COMPSCI 120 and 15 points from COMPSCI 105, 107, 130
130

COMPSCI 225

: Discrete Structures in Mathematics and Computer Science
2023 Semester Two (1235)
An introduction to the foundations of computer science, mathematics and logic. Topics include logic, principles of counting, mathematical induction, recursion, sets and functions, graphs, codes, and finite automata.
Subject: Computer Science
Prerequisite: COMPSCI 120 or MATHS 120
Restriction: MATHS 254
131

COMPSCI 225

: Discrete Structures in Mathematics and Computer Science
2023 Semester One (1233)
An introduction to the foundations of computer science, mathematics and logic. Topics include logic, principles of counting, mathematical induction, recursion, sets and functions, graphs, codes, and finite automata.
Subject: Computer Science
Prerequisite: COMPSCI 120 or MATHS 120
Restriction: MATHS 254
132

COMPSCI 230

: Object Oriented Software Development
2023 Semester Two (1235)
The design and implementation of object-oriented programmes. Analysis and design. Modelling with UML. Design for reuse, for testing, and for ease of change. Programming with classes, objects and polymorphism.
Subject: Computer Science
Prerequisite: 15 points from COMPSCI 105, 107, 130
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COMPSCI 230

: Object Oriented Software Development
2023 Semester One (1233)
The design and implementation of object-oriented programmes. Analysis and design. Modelling with UML. Design for reuse, for testing, and for ease of change. Programming with classes, objects and polymorphism.
Subject: Computer Science
Prerequisite: 15 points from COMPSCI 105, 107, 130
134

COMPSCI 235

: Software Development Methodologies
2023 Semester Two (1235)
An introduction to software development, including processes, best practices, tools and quality assurance techniques such as testing.
Subject: Computer Science
Prerequisite: 15 points from COMPSCI 105, 107, 130
Restriction: COMPSCI 280
135

COMPSCI 289

: Research Seminar in Computer Science
2023 Semester Two (1235)
An introduction to research topics in computer science. Students will be expected to prepare and deliver a review of research in a topic of their choice. Research articles will be provided during the course, and will consist of key scientific publications.
Subject: Computer Science
Prerequisite: Minimum GPA of 5.0 and COMPSCI 110, 120, 130
136

COMPSCI 313

: Computer Architecture
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Modern processor architectures. Principles of modern processor design; pipelining; memory hierarchies; I/O and network interfacing; compiler and OS support; embedded processors; performance; multiprocessing.
Subject: Computer Science
Prerequisite: COMPSCI 210, PHYSICS 140
Restriction: SOFTENG 363, COMPSYS 304
137

COMPSCI 315

: Data Communications Technologies
2023 Semester Two (1235)
The structure of data communications and networks, including the internet, covering all levels of the communications architecture. The layered protocol model, data transmission and coding, link-level and local area network protocols, wide-area internet working, routing, transport and security protocols. Basic application protocols as the foundation for distributed computing.
Subject: Computer Science
Prerequisite: COMPSCI 210, 215
Restriction: COMPSCI 314
138

COMPSCI 316

: Cyber Security
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Introduces various concepts related to software, system and network security. Covers a range of topics including attacks on privacy and attack surface, static and dynamic analysis of malware, hardware security (trusted computing base, secure boot, and attestation), network security and some hot topics in cryptography including elliptic curve, blockchain and bitcoin.
Subject: Computer Science
Prerequisite: COMPSCI 210, 215
139

COMPSCI 320

: Applied Algorithmics
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Fundamental design techniques used for efficient algorithmic problem-solving and software development. Methods that yield algorithms that are both provably correct and efficient. Efficiency of algorithms to provide a basis for deciding which algorithm is best for the job. Limits on the power of computers and the theory of NP-completeness. An introduction to methods whose correctness or performance is not guaranteed.
Subject: Computer Science
Prerequisite: COMPSCI 220, and COMPSCI 225 or MATHS 254
140

COMPSCI 331

: Large-Scale Software Development
2023 Semester One (1233)
Students will understand how to develop large-scale software systems, and learn about the issues associated with large-scale software systems and techniques for addressing them.
Subject: Computer Science
Prerequisite: COMPSCI 230, 235
141

COMPSCI 335

: Web Programming and Distributed Services
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Covers web programming concepts, with applications to data integration from heterogeneous and asynchronous collections. Building web and cloud clients and services, with emphasis on high-level declarative and functional techniques. Dynamic web applications. Security and performance as overarching factors of web application development.
Subject: Computer Science
Prerequisite: COMPSCI 230 and 15 points at Stage II in Computer Science
142

COMPSCI 340

: Operating Systems
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Operating system principles. Multi-user systems. Virtualisation. Scheduling. Concurrent processes, threads, synchronisation and deadlock. Memory allocation and virtual memory. Managing files, disks and other peripherals. Security, protection and archiving. Distributed systems and algorithms, location, migration and replication transparency. Real-time requirements. History of operating systems.
Subject: Computer Science
Prerequisite: COMPSCI 210, 230
Restriction: SOFTENG 370
143

COMPSCI 345

: Human-computer Interaction
2023 Semester One (1233)
Human behaviour and humans' expectations of computers. Computer interfaces and the interaction between humans and computers. The significance of the user interface, interface design and user centred design process in software development. Interface usability evaluation methodologies and practice. Includes a group development and evaluation project using current implementation techniques and tools.
Subject: Computer Science
Prerequisite: COMPSCI 230 or SOFTENG 206
Restriction: SOFTENG 350
144

COMPSCI 350

: Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science
2023 Semester One (1233)
The aim of this course is to present mathematical models for programming languages and computation, and derive some theorems regarding what can and cannot be computed. Abstract programming languages (finite automata, context-free grammars, Turing and register machines) are studied. Basic concepts for programming languages, limits on computational power and algorithmic complexity are presented. Church-Turing thesis and quantum computing are briefly and critically discussed.
Subject: Computer Science
Prerequisite: COMPSCI 220 or PHIL 222, and COMPSCI 225 or MATHS 254
145

COMPSCI 351

: Fundamentals of Database Systems
2023 Semester One (1233)
Database principles. Relational model, Relational Algebra, Relational Calculus, SQL, SQL and Programming Languages, Entity Relationship Model, Normalisation, Query Processing and Query Optimisation, ACID Transactions, Transaction Isolation Levels, Database Recovery, Database Security, Databases and XML.
Subject: Computer Science
Prerequisite: COMPSCI 220, and COMPSCI 225 or MATHS 254
Restriction: COMPSCI 751, SOFTENG 351
146

COMPSCI 361

: Machine Learning
2023 Semester One (1233)
Machine learning is a branch of artificial intelligence concerned with making accurate, interpretable, computationally efficient, and robust inferences from data to solve a given problem. Understand the foundations of machine learning, and introduce practical skills to solve different problems.
Subject: Computer Science
Prerequisite: COMPSCI 220, and 15 points from DATASCI 100, STATS 101, 108, and 15 points from COMPSCI 225, MATHS 254, 255
Restriction: COMPSCI 762
147

COMPSCI 367

: Artificial Intelligence
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Covers algorithms and representational schemes used in artificial intelligence. AI search techniques (e.g., heuristic search, constraint satisfaction, etc.) for solving both optimal and satisficing tasks. Tasks such as game playing (adversarial search), planning, and natural language processing. Discusses and examines the history and future of AI and the ethics surrounding the use of AI in society.
Subject: Computer Science
Prerequisite: COMPSCI 220, and COMPSCI 225 or MATHS 254
Restriction: COMPSCI 761
148

COMPSCI 369

: Computational Methods in Interdisciplinary Science
2023 Semester One (1233)
Many sciences use computational methods that involve the development and application of computer algorithms and software to answer scientific questions. This course looks at how to tackle these interdisciplinary problems through methods like probabilistic computer modelling, computer-based statistical inference, and computer simulations. The material is largely motivated by the life sciences but also uses examples from other sciences. It focuses on modelling and analysing real-world data with an emphasis on analysing DNA sequence data. No background in physical or life sciences is assumed.
Subject: Computer Science
Prerequisite: COMPSCI 220, and COMPSCI 225 or MATHS 254
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COMPSCI 373

: Computer Graphics and Image Processing
2023 Semester One (1233)
Basic geometric processes including transformations; viewing and projection; back projection and ray tracing. Graphics modelling concepts: primitives, surfaces, and scene graphs, lighting and shading, texture mapping, and curve and surface design. Graphics and image processing fundamentals: image definition and representation, perception and colour models, grey level and colour enhancement, neighbourhood operations and filtering. Use of the OpenGL graphics pipeline.
Subject: Computer Science
Prerequisite: COMPSCI 210, 230
Restriction: COMPSCI 771
150

COMPSCI 389

: Research Methods in Computer Science
2023 Semester Two (1235)
An overview of research methods and techniques used across the discipline of Computer Science, including formal proof techniques and empirical methods that involve quantitative and/or qualitative data. Students will be expected to apply the research methods in a collaborative research project.
Subject: Computer Science
Prerequisite: GPA of 5.0 or higher and COMPSCI 289 and 30 points at Stage II in Computer Science