Enhanced MSc Research Project and Dissertation in Artificial Intelligence
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| COMP4140 | Computer Science | 4 | 120 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- COMP4140
- School
- Computer Science
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 120
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
Students undertake a substantial research project on a contemporary topic of artificial intelligence. The topic should fall within the supervisor's research interests and the supervisor must have the necessary expertise and experience in the topic areas. The project may be proposed by either the supervisor or the student, and may be theoretical, empirical, or otherwise depending on what is appropriate to the chosen area and topic. Projects, however, must ultimately be agreed with the supervisor concerned.
The results from the project are presented throughout the year in a plan, an interim report, via a conference-style research paper and presentation, and by a dissertation that provides an overview of the entire project. There may, however, be further deliverables as dictated by the nature of the project such as code, videos, examples of output, lengthy proofs, hardware, and detailed survey/interview data. Any such deliverables are to be submitted as supplementary material alongside the final dissertation.
A revised version of the research paper, possibly co-authored with the supervisors, may subsequently be submitted for publication to an external venue, such as a conference or journal, if the work is judged to be of sufficiently high standard (this revised submission will not form a part of the assessment for this module).
Target Students
Only available to 2nd year PGT students on the MSc Computer Science (2yr) degree U7PCSAIN or U7PCSWAI or U7PCSWAIP1. This module is part of the Projects theme in the School of Computer Science.
Classes
Individual supervision sessions supplemented by occasional workshops and lectures.
Assessment
- 5% Coursework 1: Project Plan - 1000 words
- 10% Coursework 2: Report - 3000 words
- 15% Coursework 3: Mini Conference - 3000 words
- 70% Dissertation: Dissertation - 30,000 words
Assessed in both autumn & spring semest
Educational Aims
To allow students to carry out a significant piece of independent research work in a specific area at the cutting edge of modern artificial intelligence.To prepare students for future academic or industrial research-oriented careers in computer science.To develop students' research, planning, organisation, presentation and scientific/technical writing skills.Learning Outcomes
To apply and synthesise technical skills and state-of-the-art techniques, tools and methods from across relevant the curriculum to large-scale projects driven by research and cutting-edge technology in artificial intelligence.
To understand complex ideas and apply clear and logical thinking to specific problems and questions.
To acquire, select and systematically/critically analyse substantial quantities of information from the scientific and technical literature and other appropriate sources. To draw balanced conclusions that demonstrate both independent thinking whilst giving due weight to the arguments of others.
To analyse and solve complex problems using systematic techniques and independent, creative thought, and to apply appropriate techniques to evaluate the outcomes.
To devise, plan and carry out a large-scale project, showing appropriate flexibility and use of project/time management techniques and delivering agreed objectives and outputs to a high-quality.
To communicate complex ideas and information in writing and orally, and demonstrate confidence and clarity in public speaking.