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Advanced Studies in Computing (COMP90005)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Peter Schachte
schachte@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Farhana Choudhury
farhana.choudhury@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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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
Objective:
- The objective of this subject is to enable students to study a particular area of computer science at an advanced level.
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: 8 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Permission required from the course coordinator.
A student will need a member of academic staff to agree to supervise the study. The student also needs to register (online, via the LMS) a project topic and supervisor. If this registration has not been completed by the end of Week 1, the student may be un-enrolled.
AND
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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COMP20007 | Design of Algorithms | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP20003 | Algorithms and Data Structures | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 8 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A detailed project proposal of 800-1000 words, due in Week 3, requiring approximately 10-12 hours of work, submitted to the project supervisor.
| Week 3 | 10% |
One 15 minute presentation of the project, including answering audience questions, held in Week 12, requiring approximately 10-12 hours of work.
| Week 12 | 10% |
One 4000 word project report, due in first week of the examination period, requiring approximately 150 hours of work.
| During the examination period | 80% |
Last updated: 8 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Peter Schachte Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Students are required to attend regular meetings with their supervisor. Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Peter Schachte
schachte@unimelb.edu.au - Semester 2
Coordinator Farhana Choudhury Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Students are required to attend regular meetings with their supervisor. Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Farhana Choudhury
farhana.choudhury@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
200 hours
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Additional delivery details
Students will need a member of academic staff to agree to supervise the study and will need to register (online, via the LMS) their project topic and supervisor. Students may be un-enrolled from the subject if registration has not been completed by the end of Week 1.
Last updated: 8 April 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
None
- Subject notesLEARNING AND TEACHING METHODSA student will need a member of academic staff to agree to supervise the study. The student also needs to register (online, details via the LMS) a project topic and supervisor from the School of Computing and Information Systems by the end of Week 1. This subject requires regular contact (at least once a week) with the project supervisor. This subject may only be taken with permission of the Deputy Head (Academic) of School in Computing and Information Systems.INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCESCompleting enrolment into the subject will give students access, via the LMS, to information about possible topics, supervision, and timelines.CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKSThe subject consists of advanced studies in computing covering material which is not otherwise available to the student.
Last updated: 8 April 2024