Module 19009 (2005)
Syllabus page 2005/2006
06-19009
Individual Study 2
Level 4/M
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The Module Description is a strict subset of this Syllabus Page. (The University module description has not yet been checked against the School's.)
Relevant Links
Marksheet for Presentation [PDF]
Marksheet for Report [PDF]
Outline
This module exists to allow particularly strong students to study, at their own initiative, material that is outside what can be found in other Level M modules that are available in the School of Computer Science. Learning is by self-managed study under the direction of a supervisor (a member of the academic staff of the School). The topic for a particular student is by negotiation between the student and supervisor early in the semester.
Aims
The aims of this module are to:
- offer a module where students can study a specific topic from any area of Computer Science up to and including current research issues
- provide an opportunity to develop topics which were only touched upon in other modules
- lead to an appreciation of the methods of original research
- encourage a critical evaluation of original publications in the light of practical experience and subsequent developments
- improve students' communication and presentation skills
- improve students' abilities to set their own goals and pursue them according to their own timetable
Learning Outcomes
| On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to: | Assessed by: | |
| 1 | demonstrate detailed understanding of a topic in Computer Science including current research in the area | Report, Presentation |
| 2 | solve problems or engage in critical analysis of problems or issues related to a topic in Computer Science and relevant research literature | Report, Presentation |
| 3 | give a presentation on a topic in Computer Science appropriate to an academic audience | Presentation |
| 4 | write a report on a topic in Computer Science in the appropriate style for an academic audience | Report |
Restrictions, Prerequisites and Corequisites
Restrictions:
This module is available to students in the School of Computing Science only by prior arrangement with an academic supervisor and the Module Coordinator.
Prerequisites:
To be specified by the supervisor depending on the topic.
Co-requisites:
To be specified by the supervisor depending on the topic.
Teaching
Teaching Methods:
Independent study, tutorials
Contact Hours:
Assessment
- Supplementary (where allowed): As the sessional assessment
- The continuous assessment consists of 40% presentation, 60% report.
Recommended Books
None
Detailed Syllabus
Not applicable
Last updated: 22 Feb 2005
Source file: /internal/modules/COMSCI/2005/xml/19009.xml
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