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XX40211: Â鶹´«Ã½ project

Academic Year: 2018/9
Owning Department/School: Department of Computer Science
Credits: 18      [equivalent to 36 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 360
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Academic Year
Assessment Summary: DS 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Dissertation (DS 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites: This unit is only available to students on the MComp Computer Science & Mathematics.
Description: Aims:
To develop research skills by undertaking an original research project and interacting with other research scientists in an area between computer science and mathematics.

Learning Outcomes:
A student will be able to:
1. Identify the tasks to be completed in a research project proposal, plan a scheme of work.
2. Undertake a literature search and critically evaluate the contents of this search.
3. Assemble (possibly create) the necessary software tools.
4. Carry out the research to a professional standard, interacting with colleagues and reporting the research.
5. Critically evaluate the research.
6. Demonstrate the successful completion of the research in a well-structured and coherently written dissertation.
7. Disseminate the research to the wider research community as appropriate.

Skills:
Analytical skills (F/A), decision making (F/A), communication (F/A), communicating research analysis (F/A), project management (F/A), research analysis (T/F/A), research communication (T/F/A), research techniques (T/F/A), evaluation in complex situations (F/A), application of advanced computing tools (F/A), ethical issues (F/A), independently acquiring knowledge for continuing professional development (F).

Content:
In association with the supervisor(s) and others, students will undertake original research in a topic across the Computer Science/Mathematics boundary. Â鶹´«Ã½ training, seminar participation training and paper preparation training will be undertaken by the student.
Programme availability:

XX40211 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Computer Science
  • USCM-AFM14 : MComp(Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics (Year 4)
  • USCM-AAM14 : MComp(Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics with Study year abroad (Year 5)
  • USCM-AKM14 : MComp(Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics with Year long work placement (Year 5)

Notes:

  • This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2018/19.
  • Programmes and units are subject to change in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
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  • Postgraduates: .