Research Project in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| COMP4026 | Computer Science | 4 | 60 | Summer UK |
- Code
- COMP4026
- School
- Computer Science
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 60
- Semesters
- Summer UK
Summary
You will conduct a piece of empirical and/or theoretical research in artificial intelligence, 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, U7UCMPSCAI in the School of Computer Science.
Classes
Structured project supervision through regular meetings with academic supervisors during term time. Additional meetings with industrial mentors where relevant. Full-time independent field, library or programming work throughout the summer period. Minimum of 5 contact hours supervision in total, and there is regular contact, at the very least every two weeks
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:
Intellectual Skills
- To be able to investigate a problem, question, hypothesis or idea in the artificial intelligence area;
- Conduct independent research in that area;
- Prepare and write scientific reports.
Transferable Skills
- Problem-solving, analysis and synthesis, creative thinking, independence of thought, critical evaluation, and 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.