Module 23645 (2012)

Module Description - Research Seminar

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Module TitleResearch Seminar
SchoolComputer Science
Module Code06-23645
DescriptorCOMP/06-23645/LM
Member of StaffUnassigned
LevelM
Credits10
Semester2
Pre-requisitesNone
Co-requisitesNone
RestrictionsAlthough there are no formal pre-requisites, students will be selected by lecturers with regard to the particular theme offered taking into account their motivation and previous learning achievements.
The module will only be made available if members of staff offer to supervise appropriate research themes. These will be announced towards the end of the first semester.
Contact hours18-25
DeliveryOrientation sessions, supervisions and student presentations.
1. A list of papers is specified by each lecturer relevant to the theme (typically after receiving expressions of interest from the students).
2. Each student prepares a short report and delivers a seminar on the subject of one of the papers.
3. The students read each paper in their own time. The presentation should introduce the material to the other students, however their primary understanding of the work should come from reading the papers.
4. Each week the module provider will set some written questions on the papers presented.
DescriptionThe module provides an opportunity for students to study current research in specific areas of Computer Science. Different themes will be defined by the lecturers involved, who will provide a set of recommended papers in each theme for study. Students taking the module will choose a particular theme. Students will present talks based on their reading and prepare a short report. They will also be expected to answer written questions based on other students' presentations within the same theme. There may be additional supporting activities, such as guest lectures and visits to research labs.
Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:Assessed by:
appreciate advances in state-of-art and -practice in a specific area of Computer Science Report, weekly exercises
make effective oral and written presentations to colleagues Presentation
Understand and be able to discuss current research in a variety of topics in Computer Science Presentation, weekly exercises
AssessmentSessional: 100% continuous assessment (consisting of 50% weekly exercises, 30% presentation, 20% report)
Supplementary (where allowed): 100% continuous assessment (consisting of 50% presentation and 50% report, done over the summer)
TextsA list of research papers will be recommended at the start of the module.