Research Project in Computer Science
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| COMP4003 | Computer Science | 4 | 60 | Summer UK |
- Code
- COMP4003
- School
- Computer Science
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 60
- Semesters
- Summer UK
Summary
You will conduct a piece of empirical and/or theoretical research in an appropriate strand of the degree, under the supervision of a member of academic or research staff, and using an appropriate methodology. Where appropriate, your project may also be conducted in conjunction with an external organisation.
Target Students
Students on the MSc Computer Science U7PCMPSC in the School of Computer Science.
Assessment
- 80% Dissertation: Up to 20,000 word dissertation (exc. appendices) in printed and electronic form (PDF). Any source code must also be included with electronic submission.
- 10% Project 1: Project plan including ethics clearance.
- 10% Presentation 1: Presentation/software demonstration of work and results.
Assessed by end of summer vacation
Educational Aims
To develop students’ research, design, evaluation, presentation and scientific-writing skills.Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to conduct independent research in an appropriate strand of the degree, and prepare and write scientific reports, under the supervision of a member of academic staff, at a level acceptable for publication in a conference or journal.
Transferable Skills
- Problem-solving, analysis & synthesis, creative thinking, independence of thought, critical evaluation, independent learning.
Professional Skills
- Oral and written communication, project design and management, time management, professional/ethical conduct and academic and client-focused reporting.
Technical Skills
- Expanding knowledge by investigating the research literature and other technical documentation as needed.
- Advanced technical skills in an area appropriate to the agreed project topic.
Intellectual Skills
- To be able to investigate a problem, question, hypothesis or idea in the computer science area, conduct independent research in that area, and prepare and write scientific reports.