COMPX586-19B (HAM)

Research in Computer Science 2

15 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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This course follows on from COMP585 Research in Computer Science 1 and is closely linked to COMP576 Programming for Research 2. Students will conduct a research project and write a report on their project. The programming component of the research project is covered by COMP576 and the report is written in COMP586.

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Paper Structure

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After an introductory lecture in the first week, students will meet weekly with their lecturer to receive feedback on their writing and discuss progress.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Conduct a research project in computer science.
    Linked to the following assessments:
  • Write a formal report on a research project.
    Linked to the following assessments:
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Assessment

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The final grade for the paper is based entirely on the final report that students submit at the end of the semester.
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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. Final report
4 Oct 2019
5:00 PM
100
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
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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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Required Readings

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Research papers relevant to the student's chosen research project.
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Recommended Readings

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Lyn Dupré, Bugs in Writing, Addison-Wesley, 1995
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Online Support

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A Moodle page for this course will be available.
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Workload

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Students should spend approximately 12 hours per week on their report.
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Linkages to Other Papers

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The practical, programming component of the research project is covered by COMP576 Programming for Research 2.
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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: COMP585, COMPX585

Corequisite(s)

Corequisite papers: COMPX576

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: COMP586, COMP590

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