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Department of Computer Science, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


CM40178: Research project

Click here for further information Credits: 30
Click here for further information Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Click here for further information Period: Academic Year
Click here for further information Assessment: DS 70%, ES 15%, OT 15%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Reassessment not allowed
Click here for further information Requisites: This unit is only available to students on the MComp programme.
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
To develop research skills by undertaking an original research project and interacting with other research scientists in an area related to:
1. Human computer interaction / media technology
2. Mathematical logic, symbolic computation, agents or artificial intelligence.

Learning Outcomes:
A student will be able to:
1. Identify the tasks to be completed in a research project proposal, plan a scheme of work.
2. Undertake a literature search and critically evaluate the contents of this search.
3. Assemble and create the necessary software tools.
4. Carry out the research to a professional standard, interacting with colleagues and reporting the research.
5. Critically evaluate the research.
6. Demonstrate the successful completion of the research in a well-structured and coherently written dissertation,
7. Report the research to the wider research community via reports, conference participation or research journal submission.

Skills:
Analytical skills (F/A), decision making (F/A), communication (F/A), communicating research analysis (F/A), project management (F/A), research analysis (T/F/A), research communication (T/F/A), research techniques (T/F/A), evaluation in complex situations (F/A), application of advanced computing tools (F/A), ethical issues (F/A), independently acquiring knowledge for continuing professional development (F).

Content:
As a member of a research team, students will undertake original research in a topic related to the stream they have chosen. Research training, seminar participation training, report and journal/conference paper preparation training will be undertaken by the student.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

CM40178 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes:

Department of Computer Science
  • USCM-AFM01 : MComp (hons) Computer Science (Full-time) - Year 4

CM40178 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Computer Science
  • USCM-AKM02 : MComp (hons) Computer Science (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 5
  • USCM-AAM02 : MComp (hons) Computer Science with Study Year Abroad (Full-time with Study Year Abroad) - Year 5

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.