202-405 Honours Research Project

Eligibility for honours degree.

This research project and thesis will introduce students to the theory and practise of research through the conception, design, implementation, analysis and reporting of a research project. The project will be developed in close collaboration between student, academic and industry advisers, where appropriate. Project definition is completed two weeks after commencement of the semester of enrolment in the subject, and requires approval from the subject coordinator based on input from academic and industry advisors, taking into account the student's preparation through previous selection of elective or stream subjects. Logistic assistance for projects is coordinated on a case-by-case basis. Each student will be assessed individually on a written proposal (5-8 pages) presented orally project proposal, which is peer-reviewed, as well as a) to be assessed by academic and industry advisers. A more detailed oral presentation is presented on the final results of the project to an audience of Institute and industry staff. It is expected that students successfully completing this subject will have cognitive, analytic and problem-solving skills, Intellectual curiosity and creativity, including understanding of the philosophical and methodological bases of research activity, the ability to plan work, manage projects and to use time effectively, capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning and strongly developed communication skills Assessment:

Written project proposal (10%), thesis of 15 000 words maximum (75%), final oral presentation (15%).