COMP4252
20 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course is the second part of the CS Honours project.
Part 1 and 2 together comprise a substantial individual research project usually involving a literature review together with a theoretical and/or practical investigation of a computer science problem. In part 2, students complete their project building on the foundations and the plan developed in part 1. Under the supervision of a member of the academic staff, each student will complete an individual research project and at the end provide a written exposition (research dissertation in the style of the discipline) of their research. Technical content will be dependent on the project undertaken.
Availability2017 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2017
- Semester 1 - 2018
- Semester 2 - 2018
Replacing course(s)
This course replaces the following course(s): COMP4250B. Students who have successfully completed COMP4250B are not eligible to enrol in COMP4252.
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 a substantial project usually involving a substantial 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 final research dissertation.
Requisite
This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) program.
Assumed knowledge
COMP4251 has to be successfully completed. Permission from HOD. Knowledge is as required for the project undertaken.
Assessment items
Report: Honours Project Final Report
Contact hours
Callaghan
Individual Supervision
Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Contact hours are by agreement between student and supervisor.