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Computer Science Research Project Part 1 (COMP90078)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Nic Geard
Semester 2
Nic Geard
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Overview
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Students undertake a year-long (full-time equivalent) research project under the supervision of academic staff from the School of Computing and Information Systems.
For a full-time enrolment, the subject continues over two consecutive study periods (full-time) with students enrolling in parts 1 and 2 in one study period, and then parts 3 and 4 in the consecutive study period, for a combined total enrolment of 100 credit points. To enable part-time study, part-time students may take one subject in a single semester. A mark for the subject/s will not be awarded until the entire 100 points of enrolment has been completed. All subjects are offered in both semester 1 and 2.
Satisfactory completion of the research proposal (in parts 1 and 2) are required to progress to parts 3 and 4.
Information provided on this page applies to all 'parts' of the subject:
- Computer Science Research Project Pt 1 (25 pts)
- Computer Science Research Project Pt 2 (25 pts)
- Computer Science Research Project Pt 3 (25 pts)
- Computer Science Research Project Pt 4 (25 pts)
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the sequence of Computer Science Research Project subjects, the student is expected to have:
- 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
- Ability to critically evaluate and interpret research and theory in computer science.
- Ability to communicate computer science research in both written and oral forms.
- Understand and responsibly apply ethical principles and procedures in research.
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: 24 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Completion of 100 points of study in the Master of Computer Science
Computer Science Research Project Parts 1 and 2 are prerequisites to Computer Science Research Project Parts 3 and 4
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: 24 November 2023
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A research proposal, including research objectives, research plan, and literature review outlining state-of-the-art in the chosen research topic (4000-6000 words) This is due in week 8 for full time students and due in week 16 for part time students.
| Week 8 (full-time) Week 16 (part-time) | 20% |
A 10-15-minute oral presentation outlining research objectives and research progress . This is due in week 11 (for full time students) or week 22 (for part time students)
| Week 11 (full-time) Week 22 (part-time) | 15% |
A written thesis of approximately 25000-30000 words, or 8-page report suitable for submission to a highly-ranked conference in computer science . This is due in the final week of the research project part 4
| Final week of the project | 65% |
Additional details
For the combined 100 pts of research project (Parts 1-4):
Last updated: 24 November 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Nic Geard Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Nic Geard
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Nic Geard Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Nic Geard
Time commitment details
Students are required to undertake approximately 1600 hours of investigative work, over two study periods (full-time) of three-four student periods (part-time). This is the total time commitment over part 1-4 of this subject
Last updated: 24 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 24 November 2023