Programme Specification for 2012/13
BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Computing
Programme Leader: Dr Nadarajah Ramesh
The computing focus of this degree programme is complemented by its mathematical content and in particular, systems building and software engineering are combined with applied numerical methods and discrete mathematics as related to modern technology, to give an computational approach to mathematics.
In this degree students will not only develop a sound practical knowledge of mathematics and its application in real life situations but also build up their ability to analyse and solve problems. Meanwhile the computing element will help students to understand how computer systems are developed and offer training to design and build them. As a whole, the programme presents students with an opportunity to acquire skills such as logical analysis, deduction and mathematical modelling, together with the ability to implement them on modern day computer systems, a facility which will be valued by most employers.
Also, in response to increased interest by students wishing to pursue a career in teaching, we have developed new final year courses including Maths in Society, Issues in Maths Education, and the Undergraduate Ambassador Scheme and all are available to Computing & Mathematics students. In particular the Ambassador Scheme aims to encourage and nurture a new generation of mathematicians and gives students the opportunity to gain classroom experience as one of their final year options.
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BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Computing and other maths programmes?
Typical content
The following is an indication of current programme content.
However, the rapidly changing nature of the subject area means that both the courses offered, and individual course content, are likely to change in future years.
Finally note that certain combinations of options may not be available.
For details of timetabling and study patterns, see the timetables page.
All courses are 30 credits unless otherwise stated.
Year One
- Computer Programming 1
- Systems Building 1
- Calculus & Mathematical Methods
- Mathematical Technology & Thinking
Year Two
- Systems Building 2
- Business Systems Applications - 15 credits
- Database Applications Technologies - 15 credits
- Linear Algebra
- Operational Research & Personal Development
Optional Sandwich Year
For students who choose a sandwich degree, the third year is spent in industry or business on a fully paid work placement, which we help to arrange.
Year Three
- 60 credits of mathematics options - current options include: Advanced Algorithms - 15 credits, Numerical Methods & Software for Partial Differential Equations - 15 credits, Actuarial Mathematics - 15 credits, Methods of Optimisation - 15 credits, Financial Modelling & Analysis - 15 credits, Mathematics in Society - 15 credits, Research Methods & Project, Mathematics Education & Communication (Undergraduate Ambassador Scheme - teaching experience), Scheduling Models & Algorithms - 15 credits, Industrial Applied Mathematics - 15 credits, Mathematical Industry Placement, Mathematics of Image Processing - 15 credits, Financial Econometrics - 15 credits, Analytical Decision Making - 15 credits
- 60 credits of computing options, e.g. Artificial Intelligence, Network Management & Security
Specifics
Career opportunities
The demand for graduates from computing and mathematics exceeds supply. Career opportunities are varied and include areas such as systems engineering, information engineering, database design, business process modelling and mathematical modelling.
Links
Mathsoc is a society run by, and for, maths students at Greenwich.
Location
This degree programme is based in the Department of Mathematical Sciences, School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences, Greenwich Campus, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London SE10 9LS.
Study mode
3 years full-time / 4 years sandwich / 6 years part-time
JACS/UCAS code
BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Computing - GG41 BSc/ComM