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Computer Science Research Project (COMP60003)
Graduate coursework level 6Points: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Prof Harald Sondergaard
email: harald@unimelb.edu.au
Please note: The coordinator of the subject may not be the supervisor of the project.
Semester 2
Prof Harald Sondergaard
email: harald@unimelb.edu.au
Please note: The coordinator of the subject may not be the supervisor of the project.
Overview
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Students undertake a research investigation under the supervision of members of the Department of Computing and Information Systems academic staff. Students are required to take this subject in conjunction with other Computer Science Research Project subject/s to achieve the required total of 75 points. A mark for the subject/s will not be awarded until a total of 75 points of enrolment has been completed.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of the sequence of Research Project subjects, a graduate of the MSc(CS) is expected to:
- Have attained research maturity, including the ability to independently carry out a research survey, and plan, execute, interpret and report on a computational experiment OR demonstrate mastery of the mathematical and logical techniques required for research in theoretical Computer Science
- Have the ability to communicate Computer Science research.
Generic skills
On completion of the sequence of Research Project subjects, students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Have the ability to demonstrate advanced independent critical enquiry, analysis and reflection
- Have a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship
- Have in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline(s)
- Reach a high level of achievement in writing, project activities, problem-solving and communication
- Be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning
- Be able to examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
- Have a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment.
Last updated: 3 November 2022