COMP4251
20 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course is the first part of the CS Honours project.It provides preparation for completion of a supervised research project. In part 1, students carry out a preliminary literature review of the material relevant to their project, develop a research proposal and timeline and begin their research project. They summarise and discuss their proposal in an intermediate report and present a seminar.The Honours project (part 1 and 2 together) comprises a substantial project usually involving a detailed literature review together with a theoretical and/or practical investigation of a computer science problem. Technical content will be dependent on the project undertaken.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Understand in-depth knowledge in a specific area of ICT
2. Improve communication skills
3. Improve capacity to undertake postgraduate research
Content
Comprises planning and start of 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. The project work is embodied in a research report, and presented in a seminar. Additional instruction and assistance in report preparation and seminar preparation and delivery will be given.
Requisite
This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Computing (Honours) [40283] program.
Assumed knowledge
Knowledge is as required for the project undertaken
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Intermediate Project Report of Proposal and Literature Review
Presentation: Presentation (seminar) of the Project Proposal and Literature Review
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Contact hours are by agreement between student and supervisor.
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Contact hours are by agreement between student and supervisor.
Course outline
- COMP4251 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 228.6 KB)
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