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MODULE TITLE	Individual Research Project	CREDIT VALUE	30
MODULE CODE	ECMM428	MODULE CONVENER	Dr Riccardo Di Clemente (Coordinator)

DURATION: TERM	1	2	3
DURATION: WEEKS	12	11	0

Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated)	15

DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

In this module, you will be analysing and working towards the solution to a selected research problem in the field of Computer Science. This is an independent piece of work, which includes several aspects of research, implementation and analysis of the results achieved. You will be supervised by an expert from the relevant sub-discipline. Owing to the diversity of topics where Computer Science tools and techniques can be applied, there is a wide spectrum of possibilities for project selection, as well as a broad choice of methods and techniques that may be used to solve and analyse the problem considered.

Pre-requisite: ECM3401

AIMS - intentions of the module

This module is intended to build on the experience gained in the project at level 3, allowing you to conduct a more advanced project, with a substantial research element. The module aims to put into practice the knowledge acquired from the taught elements of the programme and to give you experience of many aspects of research work, including literature review, planning, experimentation and analysis, interpretation of results, and presentation. You will also gain valuable experience in concisely presenting scientific results via the writing of an academic research paper. Presenting the results of commissioned research in a compact and clear form is an essential research skill in both industry and academia.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge

1. demonstrate knowledge of a research topic of relevance to your MSci programme, acquired through a deep and self-motivated exploration of that topic;
2. design and follow systematically the phases of research project development;

3. apply sophisticated and appropriate analysis and development techniques at each stage of a project.

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge

4. show familiarity with the background and context of a new application area;
5. produce a concise research article appropriate to the system and research;

6. work in an interdisciplinary area.

Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge

7. conduct independent study, including library and web-based research;
8. reflect critically on processes and products;

9. plan an extended project and manage your time effectively;

10. apply appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods;

11. present your work to a non-specialist audience.

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

Not applicable.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities	25.00	Guided Independent Study	275.00	Placement / Study Abroad	0.00

DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled learning and teaching activities	20	Supervision
Scheduled learning and teaching activities	5	Formative and Summative Talks
Guided Independent Study	275	Private Study

ASSESSMENT

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade

Form of Assessment	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed	Feedback Method
Coursework – Project Outline Talk	15 minutes	1,4,6,8,10	Verbal

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)

Coursework	90	Written Exams	0	Practical Exams	10

DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Form of Assessment	% of Credit	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed	Feedback Method
Literature Review and Project Specification	20	10 pages	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11	Written
Final Report and Demo	60	20 page report	All	Written
Presentation and Demo	10	15 minutes presentation and demo	All	Written
Supervisor Report	10	N/A		Oral report from Supervisor

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)

Original Form of Assessment	Form of Re-assessment	ILOs Re-assessed	Time Scale for Re-assessment
As Above	Final Report (with Demonstration if requested by Supervisor and/or second marker)	All	Completed over summer with a deadline in August

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Re-assessment will be by resubmission of the research article only. For referred candidates, the mark will be capped at 50%. For deferred candidates, the mark will be uncapped.

RESOURCES

INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Basic reading:

ELE: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/

Web based and Electronic Resources:

Other Resources:

Reading list for this module:

There are currently no reading list entries found for this module.

CREDIT VALUE	30	ECTS VALUE	15

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES	ECM3401
CO-REQUISITE MODULES

NQF LEVEL (FHEQ)	7	AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING	No
ORIGIN DATE	Tuesday 10 July 2018	LAST REVISION DATE	Wednesday 18 January 2023

KEY WORDS SEARCH	Individual Research Project, Computer Science.

ECMM428 - Individual Research Project (2023)