University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module explains the techniques used to encode data, emphasising the ideas of security and secrecy, error correcting capabilities, and data compression.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass CS2002 and ( pass CS2101 or pass CS2001 )

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2 hr x 10 weeks lectures, 1 hr x 5 weeks tutorial/discussion.

Scheduled learning hours: 25

Guided independent study hours: 125

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 3-hour Examination = 40%, Coursework = 60%


Re-assessment: 3-hour Examination = 40%, Coursework = 60%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: TBC Module coordinator(s): Honours Coordinator - Computer Science (hons-coord-cs@st-andrews.ac.uk)