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Computer Science Research Project Part 1 (COMP90078)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Dual-Delivery (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
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) is 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:
- Demonstrate research maturity by independently carrying out a substantial research project, involving identification of an appropriate research question, planning and execution of experimental or theoretical research, and synthesis of research findings
- Identify, interpret and critically evaluate relevant research and theory in computer science
- Report research findings in both written and oral forms
- Demonstrate an understanding of, 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: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024
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. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1-3 are addressed in this assessment.
| 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). ILO 3 is addressed in this assessment.
| Week 11 (full-time) Week 22 (part-time) | 5% |
A written thesis of approximately 25,000-30,000 words. ILOs 1-4 are addressed in this assessment.
| Final week of the project. | 65% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
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) or three-four study periods (part-time). This is the total time commitment over part 1-4 of this subject. Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Nic Geard
- Semester 2
Coordinator Jey Han Lau 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) or three-four study periods (part-time). This is the total time commitment over part 1-4 of this subject. Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
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: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024