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Computer Science Research Project Part 1 (COMP90078)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Dual-Delivery (Parkville) and Online
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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
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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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: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the MC-CS Master of Computer Science
AND
Completion of a minimum of 100 credit points of study
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
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) | 30% |
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) | 5% |
EITHER: (a) A written thesis of approximately 25,000-30,000 words; OR (b) An 8-page manuscript suitable for submission to a field-leading conference or journal in computer science or cognate discipline, accompanied by a 9,000-12,000 document that includes an in-depth review of background literature and related work, additional results and discussion, and a critical evaluation of the work reported in the manuscript.
| Final week of the project. | 65% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Nic Geard Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 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. Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Nic Geard
- Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery
Principal coordinator Nic Geard Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 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. Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 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: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022