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teaching and assessment
You will be taught by specialists in computer science, computing, mathematics and philosophy. We are proud of our teaching approach which provides a strong user-based focus underpinned by theory.
You will be assessed by a combination of coursework and end-of-semester examination. Coursework is often highly practical, for example designing solutions, evaluating algorithms, writing programmes, constructing and testing software, analysing problems or presenting solutions to clients.
Students have 24-hour access to our award winning computing building with its unusual mixture of lab space and breakout areas. Here they can use a range of equipment such as servers, Macs, Arduino systems and programming kit for games consoles including the Nintendo Wii and Sony Playstation. Dundee is also home to one of only two Microsoft Surface tables in Scotland.
Our students also take part in the Yahoo! Hack Day, which challenges programmers to come up with fresh, creative ideas. Dundee was the first university to host a Yahoo! Hack Day and remains the only university to include this as part of the course work for students.
programme content • typical degree programme example BSc Honours degree
Advanced entry BSc Honours degree Level 1
> Computer Science - software development, data structures and algorithms, argumentation, problem solving
> Web authoring - understanding what the Internet can be used for, and developing websites
> Mathematics - calculus, differential equations, algebra, logic, proof and group theory
Level 2
> Computer Science - logic and artificial intelligence, C++, data structures, object-oriented design of software
> Computer systems - hardware architectures, Unix and concurrency
> Mathematics - statistics and probability
After Level 2, students have the option of continuing with computing science at Levels 3 and 4, or of pursuing a degree in applied computing.
Level 3 > Games Programming
> Software Engineering, including agile methods
> Internet Programming
> Database Systems (multimedia and object databases plus data warehousing)
> Networks and Data Communications
> Theory and Computation Level 4
> 18 week Individual Project
> Industrial Team Project Plus 2 modules from: > Multimedia Audio > Computer Vision > Secure e-commerce
> Technology Innovation Management
> Computer Graphics
Plus 4 from a set of Research Topics and Applications options such as: artificial intelligence, machine learning, constraint programming, multi-agent systems and computer vision.
why did you choose to study at the university of dundee?
“I was impressed by the high graduate employment rate and links with both local and international technology companies and I found both the range and quality of the research projects taking place within the School of Computing exciting.
I have enjoyed the combination of theory and practical applications in all modules I’ve studied so far. Aside from the obvious components of a computing science course, there have also been numerous opportunities to develop soft skills through team projects, presentations and written reports.”
Neil Fordyce, Level 3 student - BSc Computing Science
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