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Computer Science Research Project Pt1 (COMP90061)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Dr Nicholas Geard
Semester 2
Dr Nicholas Geard
Overview
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Students undertake a research investigation under the supervision of members in the School of Computing and Information Systems academic staff.
The subject continues over three consecutive study periods with students enrolling in a 'Part 1' component, a 'Part 2' component and a 'Part 3' component, for a combined total enrolment of 75 credit points. A mark for the subject/s will not be awarded until the entire 75 points of enrolment has been completed.
Information provided on this page applies to all 'parts' of the subject:
Computer Science Research Project Pt 1
- COMP90060 (12.5 points)
- COMP90061 (25 points)
- COMP90062 (37.5 points)
- COMP90063 (50 points)
Computer Science Research Project Pt 2
- COMP90064 (12.5 points)
- COMP90065 (25 points)
- COMP90066 (37.5 points)
- COMP90067 (50 points)
Computer Science Research Project Pt 3
- COMP90068 (12.5 points)
- COMP90069 (25 points)
- COMP90070 (37.5 points)
- COMP90071 (50 points)
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
Prerequisite subjects are:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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COMP90049 | Knowledge Technologies |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (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 |
For prerequisite purposes, COMP90048 may be substituted with:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
COMP30020 | Declarative Programming | 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 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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COMP60001 | Computer Science Research Project | No longer available | |
COMP60002 | Computer Science Research Project | No longer available | |
COMP60003 | Computer Science Research Project | No longer available | |
COMP60004 | Computer Science Research Project | No longer available | |
COMP90060 | Computer Science Research Project Pt1 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90062 | Computer Science Research Project Pt1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
37.5 |
COMP90063 | Computer Science Research Project Pt1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
50 |
Recommended background knowledge
COMP30026 Models of Computation
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 Nic Geard 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 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
Dr Nicholas Geard
- Semester 2
Coordinator Nic Geard 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 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
Dr Nicholas Geard
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
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Related Handbook entries
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
- 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