COMO Papers

The Department offers 4 COMO papers at 100, 200, 300 and 400-level. This section includes short descriptions of these papers, together with links to individual illustrated paper pages which feature information about the subject, the paper and assessment procedures.


See a flowchart of available papers, their prerequisites and semesters.


100 level

Como101 Computational Mathematics     18 points   Second Semester
An introduction to mathematical and computational modelling with applications in science, engineering, biomedicine and industry. The translation of real-world problems into mathematical models, and use of simulation and numerical methods to evaluate and apply the models.



200 level

Como201 Applied Computational Modelling     18 points   Second Semester
Introduction to computational modelling with applications in science, engineering and industry. Principles and practice of model specification, algorithm design, simulation and testing, for analysis, visualization, prediction and control of natural and artificial systems.



300 level

Como301 Mathematical Modelling 1     18 points   Not available in 2011
The basic laws of nature in relation to the real world formulated as mathematical equations, which may be stochastic or deterministic. Projects drawn from the physical and life sciences and commerce, demonstrating problem composition and analytical or computational features of problem solution.



400 level


Como480 Project     36 points   Full year
A 36-point project in an agreed topic, supervised by one or more staff.