COMP SCI 4015A - Computer Science Honours Research Project Part A

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2022

This is an advanced research project conducted individually under the guidance of an academic supervisor. It continues over two semesters and gives students the chance to investigate and contribute to an area at the cutting edge of computer science. Project topics vary from year to year depending on staff availability and research focus.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code COMP SCI 4015A
    Course Computer Science Honours Research Project Part A
    Coordinating Unit Computer Science
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Course Description This is an advanced research project conducted individually under the guidance of an academic supervisor. It continues over two semesters and gives students the chance to investigate and contribute to an area at the cutting edge of computer science. Project topics vary from year to year depending on staff availability and research focus.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Lingqiao Liu

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

     
    1 Discuss research in an area of computer science.
    2 Demonstrate the ability to interpret and assess literature related to a current area of research.
    3 Experiment with algorithms whose properties are not known in advance.
    4 Demonstrate the ability to work and plan independently.
    5 Understand Ethics and demonstrate project management skills
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1-3

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    2-4

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    4

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    1-5

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    1,3-5
  • Learning Resources
    Recommended Resources
    Resources are recommended on an individual basis by project supervisors. A dedicated computer laboratory is available at room 4.61, Ingkarni Wardli Building. Specialised computing requirements should be arranged through the project supervisor.
    Online Learning
    A Moodle forum (“Honours and Master Computer Science Project”) is available for announcements and discussion about the Computer Science Honours research project:

    http://forums.cs.adelaide.edu.au/.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    The research project is intended to provide an introduction to computer science research in the area chosen by the student. Students learn by a combination of reading research papers, discussing problems with their supervisor and peers, writing experimental programs and presenting their work both orally and in a written report.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    A student is expected to spend 20 hours per week on his/her project for in addtion to attending meetings with supervisors.
    Learning Activities Summary
    The Computer Science Honours Research Project consists of several stages, including:

    1. Proposal and literature review,
    2. Initial implementation and testing,
    3. Progress presentation and report writing.

    The specific content of each step is highly project dependent, and should be discussed with the project supervisor.
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    The project Part A has two main assessement components:

    1) Project proposal (5% of the overall assessment)
    2) Progress presentation (5% of the overall assessment)
    3) Progress report (20% of the overall assessment)

    Due to the current COVID-19 situation modified arrangements have been made to assessments to facilitate remote learning and teaching. Assessment details provided here reflect recent updates.

    There will be changes to the presentation/poster/demo. They will be moved online via multiple Zoom sessions. The details about the online presentation will be announced before the presentation day.

    Assessment Related Requirements
    A mark of 50% or greater is required to pass this course.
    Assessment Detail
    The research project is assessed primarily on the final report written by the student. The report is marked by two examiners and verified by all academic staff.
    Submission
    Project submission are made through the Moodle forum provided for the course.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    NOG (No Grade Associated)
    Grade Description
    CN Continuing

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

  • Student Feedback

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    SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

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  • Policies & Guidelines
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