Module 07953 (2008)
Syllabus page 2008/2009
06-07953
First semester mini-project
Level 4/M A
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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.)
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Outline
Each student undertakes a piece of research work that can be seen as a preparation for a possible final summer project under the supervision of a research-active member of academic staff. Supervision and the written report should address the development of skills in defining aims, objectives and plans; project and time management skills; systematic literature searching and written and verbal communication skills. There is no requirement for a mini-project to include development of a program. Projects are either negotiated from a list of academic staff's interests or are developed from a student's original idea.
Aims
The aims of this module are to:
- allow the student to deepen their knowledge of an area of computing through individual, supervised study
- learn and develop research skills appropriate to their chosen area of computing
Learning Outcomes
| On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to: | Assessed by: | |
| 1 | define aims and objectives for a research project and propose feasible working plans to accomplish the work | Project report |
| 2 | manage their project and their time | Meetings with project supervisor, Project report |
| 3 | search the literature of their topic in a systematic fashion | Project report |
| 4 | demonstrate good written and verbal communication | Meetings with project supervisor, Project report |
Restrictions, Prerequisites and Corequisites
Restrictions:
None
Prerequisites:
None
Co-requisites:
06-06991 (Research Skills)
Teaching
Teaching Methods:
Student work, supporting supervisions
Contact Hours:
Assessment
- Sessional: Report (100%).
- Supplementary (where allowed): None; the module can only be repeated.
Recommended Books
None
Detailed Syllabus
Not applicable
Last updated: 24 Oct 2003
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