COMPX520-19D (HAM)

Dissertation

45 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Department of Computer Science

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Mark Apperley

Mark Apperley
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Paper Description

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A directed study investigation and dissertation on an approved project or study topic under the supervision of a lecturer. Students must obtain the lecturer’s approval and signature on a Project Selection form (available from the Computer Science department office or website).
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Paper Structure

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Class attendance is expected. The course notes provided are not comprehensive, and additional material will be covered in class. You are responsible for all material covered in class.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Conduct independent research with supervision
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  • Analyse and synthesise relevant literature
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  • Develop and evaluate a solution to an identified research problem
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  • Communicate research results in a written context
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Assessment

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The assessment is based entirely on the outcomes of the project, as viewed through the dissertation.
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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Project proposal
16 Jul 2019
No set time
0
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
2. In-class presentation
0
  • Presentation: In Class
✔
3. Conference presentation
12 Feb 2020
No set time
0
  • Presentation: In Class
✔
4. Final dissertation
28 Feb 2020
No set time
100
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Other Resources

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Supporting material will be provided through Moodle, as appropriate.
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Online Support

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via Moodle
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Workload

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There is one lecture hour per week during 2019B, which all students are expected to attend. Students should also arrange to meet with their supervisor at least once per week. A total of 450 hours work is expected for this paper, with the remaining time each week a mix of reading, planning, computer work and documentation, and writing for the interim report, and the dissertation.
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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: B+ average for 45 points of 300 Level Computer Science papers and permission of the Head of School.

Corequisite(s)

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Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: COMP420, COMP520 and MATH520

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