433-401 Computer Science Research Project

This subject is available only to students enrolled in the BSc(Honours) and BCS(Honours) degrees. Students enrol in the Computer Science Research Project over one, two or three semesters, depending upon their individual course plan. The subject will be weighted at 12.5, 18.75, 25, or 37.5 points per semester of enrolment, depending upon the other subjects that comprise the course plan, and whether the student is part-time or full-time. A grade will only be awarded when 37.5 points of enrolment have been successfully completed.

Study at the third-year level in at least four of the following areas: artificial intelligence, computer design, database systems, graphics, interactive system design, networks and communications, operating systems, programming languages, software engineering, and theory of computation.

Students undertake a research investigation under the supervision of a member of the academic staff and in the context of one of the departmental research groups.

A written report of approximately 20000 words (90%) and a 20-30 minute oral presentation (10%).