Project Work in Computing

6 unitsSem 1Sem 2In Person

School of Computing · ANU College of Engineering Computing & Cybernetics

About this course

In 2023, this course is on campus with remote adjustments only for participants with unavoidable travel restrictions/visa delays. This is a 6 unit course that allows students to undertake a project on an appropriate computing topic. Students will be expected to carry out some combination of reading, writing, artefact construction and presentation whilst working under a supervisor who is affiliated with the College of Engineering and Computer Science. The nature of the project can be theoretical, experimental, design or development based on the interests of the student and the availability of supervisors. Please note this course is not available for general enrolment. Students must obtain permission from the Master of Computing or Master of Computing (Advanced) program convenor; the course convener, and secure the support of a supervisor before enrolling in this course.

Learning outcomes

1Plan and execute a computer science based project with a high level of autonomy.
2Formulate and clearly define a research problem including appropriate scope, aims and constraints, and identify a suitable methodology to address the problem.
3Apply research skills and methodologies to source, evaluate, and synthesize research and technical literature relevant to the project, and communicate the findings in an appropriate form.
4Apply theory, concepts and technical skills from relevant computing, scientific and/or fields to design and conduct experimental, theoretical or computational research tasks.
5Evaluate, analyze and interpret research data and use this data to support and justify conclusions, recommendations or decisions related to the project aims.
6Communicate the context, motivation, methods, results and conclusions of the project in written and/or oral form, using language and content appropriate to the intended audience.
7Apply reflective practice and independent learning to gain and apply new knowledge and skills.

Assessment

Weights and hurdle requirements come straight from the imported ANU record.

To be determined by negotiation with supervisor.

Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

100%

Study expectations

Study information

Nominal 10 hours per week for a 6 unit course, including meetings with the supervisor.

Texts and reading

None Preliminary Reading None

Course essentials

Academic year: 2023
Course subject: COMP
Subject name: Computer Science
Academic career: PGRD
School: School of Computing
College: ANU College of Engineering Computing & Cybernetics
Convener: Dr Michael Norrish
Delivery: In Person
Unit value: 6 units
EFTSL: 0.125
Last source update: Not listed

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Fees

Domestic fee paying students: Domestic · 2023 · Course basis; $4,860
International fee paying students: International · 2023 · Course basis; $6,180
Student Contribution Band Code 2: Commonwealth supported · 2023; ANU contribution-band code 2

Areas and attributes

Areas of interest

Computer Science