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Advanced Studies in Computing 3B (COMP30014)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 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
Prof Harald Sondergaard
email: harald@unimelb.edu.au
Please note: The coordinator of the subject may not be the supervisor of the project.
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
Availability | Summer Term Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
The subject consists of advanced studies in computing covering material which is not otherwise available to the student. The details of the topics covered will depend on the course of study selected and may involve substantial system development.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Broadened and deepened their knowledge of modern computing concepts and techniques.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have the following skills:
- Have intellectual curiosity and creativity, including understanding of the philosophical and methodological bases of research active
- 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 School of CIS Director of Learning. A student will need a member of academic staff to agree to supervise the study.
COMP20007 Design of Algorithms
OR
COMP20003 Algorithms and Data Structures
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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One 800-1000 word project proposal, due at the end of week 4, requiring approximately 10 - 13 hours of work (this is a hurdle requirement and should be delivered to research project supervisors ).
| Week 4 | N/A |
One 15 minute presentation of the project, including answering audience questions, held in week 12, approximately 10 - 13 hours of work (10%) One 5000 word project report, due in first week of examination period, requiring approximately 150 hours of work (90%).
| During the examination period | 100% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Principal coordinator Harald Sondergaard Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular contact (at least once a week) with the project supervisor. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 8 January 2019 to 22 February 2019 Last self-enrol date 17 January 2019 Census date 18 January 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 15 February 2019 Assessment period ends 2 March 2019 Summer Term contact information
Prof Harald Sondergaard
email: harald@unimelb.edu.au
Please note: The coordinator of the subject may not be the supervisor of the project.
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Harald Sondergaard Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular contact (at least once a week) with the project supervisor. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
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
Principal coordinator Harald Sondergaard Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular contact (at least once a week) with the project supervisor. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Prof Harald Sondergaard
email: harald@unimelb.edu.au
Please note: The coordinator of the subject may not be the supervisor of the project.
Time commitment details
170 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 (Computing and Information Systems), and is regarded by the Faculty of Science as a non-science subject for students enrolled in the pre-2008 BSc or a combined BSc course.
- 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
Permission required from the Director of Teaching.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022