Computer Science

In this module, you will be analysing and working towards the solution to a selected 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 subdiscipline. 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.

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.

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 full documentation as 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 present your work to a non-specialist audience.

Not applicable.

Re-assessment will be by resubmission of the project.  Deferred students will be able to retain the marks gained from the Literature Review and Research Talk if passed.

Dependent upon project

Reading list for this module: