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.
Availability2021 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2021
- Semester 2 - 2021
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) [10043] program and the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) [11679] 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.