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Advanced Studies in Computing 4A (COMP40020)
Undergraduate level 4Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Summer Term
A/Prof James Bailey
email: baileyj@unimelb.edu.au
Please note: The coordinator of the subject may not be the supervisor of the project.
Semester 1
A/Prof James Bailey
email: baileyj@unimelb.edu.au
Please note: The coordinator of the subject may not be the supervisor of the project.
Semester 2
A/Prof James Bailey
email: baileyj@unimelb.edu.au
Please note: The coordinator of the subject may not be the supervisor of the project.
Overview
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The subject consists of directed study in computer science covering material which is not otherwise available to the student. The details of the topics covered will depend on the course of directed study selected and may involve substantial system development.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to have:
- Broadened and deepened their knowledge of modern concepts and techniques in computer science
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should:
- Have intellectual curiosity and creativity, including understanding of the philosophical and methodological bases of active research
- Be able to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
- Have a capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
- Have a profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Permission required from the Head of Department (Computing and Information Systems) to undertake this subject.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
See notes below.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- One project proposal of approximately 500 words in week 3, requiring approximately 10 - 13 hours of work (10%)
- An oral presentation at the end of semester, requiring approximately 10 - 13 hours of work (10%)
- one written report of approximately 6000 words due in week 12, requiring approximately 75 - 80 hours of work (80%).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Principal coordinator James Bailey Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Students are required to attend regular meetings with their supervisor. Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 3 January 2017 to 17 February 2017 Last self-enrol date 12 January 2017 Census date 13 January 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 February 2017 Assessment period ends 25 February 2017 Summer Term contact information
A/Prof James Bailey
email: baileyj@unimelb.edu.au
Please note: The coordinator of the subject may not be the supervisor of the project.
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator James Bailey Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Students are required to attend regular meetings with their supervisor. Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
A/Prof James Bailey
email: baileyj@unimelb.edu.au
Please note: The coordinator of the subject may not be the supervisor of the project.
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator James Bailey Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Students are required to attend regular meetings with their supervisor. Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
A/Prof James Bailey
email: baileyj@unimelb.edu.au
Please note: The coordinator of the subject may not be the supervisor of the project.
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Subject notes
This subject may only be taken with permission of the Head of Department in Computing and Information Systems.
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022