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Computer Science Research Project Pt1 (COMP90061)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Overview
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This subject is part of a sequence of three (part 1 to part 3) taken in successive semesters that together constitute the 75-point research project offered through the MSc Computer Science.
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
On 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
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Enrolment into this subject requires the approval of the course coordinator.
Prerequisite subjects are:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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COMP90049 | Knowledge Technologies |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90048 | Declarative Programming | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP90015 | Distributed Systems |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
The following subject must be completed before a final mark for the Research Subject sequence will be determined:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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COMP90044 | Research Methods | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
COMP20004
OR equivalent, and have studied second-year University level Mathematics/Statistics subjects
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
For the combined 75 points of Computer Science Research Project subject/s:
- A written thesis of approximately 25,000 words (contributing 90% of the grade for the subject)
- An oral presentation of their project work prior to submission of the thesis (contributing the remaining 10% of the grade). The thesis will be examined internally within the Department of Computing and Information Systems.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Harald Sondergaard Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Students are required to attend regular meetings with their supervisor, and to participate in the academic activities of the Department of Computing and Information Systems. Total time commitment 800 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 - Semester 2
Coordinator Harald Sondergaard Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Students are required to attend regular meetings with their supervisor, and to participate in the academic activities of the Department of Computing and Information Systems. Total time commitment 800 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018
Time commitment details
Students are required to undertake approximately 800 hours of investigative work, over an 18 week period.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
None
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Science (Computer Science) - 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