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Not available in 2012

Previously offered in 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

This course is Part B of a multi-term sequence. Part A must be successfully completed before undertaking Part B.
Comprises a substantial project usually involving a literature review together with a theoretical and/or practical investigation of a computer science problem. Technical content will be dependent on the project undertaken. Project work is embodied in a thesis and rpesented in a seminar. Additional instruction and assistance in thesis preparation, seminar preparation delivery will be given.

Objectives
1) To give students the opportunity to carry out research oriented activities in a scientific way.
2) To provide students with hands-on exposure to problems in the frontier of knowledge that are relevant to academia or to industry.
3) To present in oral and written form current research issues in these areas. To develop research and communication skills.
Content
Comprises a substantial project usually involving a literature review together with a theoretical and/or practical investigation of a computer science problem and will be conducted over 2 semesters as a multi term sequence. Part A must be completed before beginning Part B.
Technical content will be dependent on the project undertaken. The project work is embodied in a thesis, and presented in a seminar. Additional instruction and assistance in thesis preparation and seminar preparation and delivery will be given.
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
Permission from HOD. Knowledge is as required for the project undertaken.
Modes of Delivery
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Lecture
Assessment Items
Presentations - Individual
As per course outline.
Projects
As per course outline.
Reports
Project Report or Mini-Thesis. As per course outline.
Contact Hours
Individual Supervision: for 0 hour(s) per Week for Full Term