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Unit Overview

Description

The Computer Science Honours Research Project consists of 24 credits points and comprises CITS4010and CITS4011 that are taken over two consecutive semesters and must be completed to fulfill the requirements of the Computer Science Honours Research Project.

CITS4010 is Part 1 of the Computer Science Honours Research Project and consists the completion of a literature review and a research project proposal.

After completing CITS4010 (Part 1), students are able to continue their assessment by enrolling and completing CITS4011 (Part 2) in their second semester of the project and includes the completion of a poster and seminar and a final project report.

The research project topic may be chosen from a list of topics provided by the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering or on a proposed topic relevant to Computer Science and negotiated with the Project Supervisor.

Students are expected to conduct qualitative research work or solve important Computer Science research problems with certain research challenges.

Credit
12 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1UWA (Perth)Face to face
Semester 2UWA (Perth)Face to face
Details for undergraduate courses
  • Level 4 core unit in the 4 specialisation in the major sequence
  • Level 4 core unit in the 4 specialisation in the major sequence
  • Level 4 core unit in the 4 specialisation in the major sequence
  • Honours core unit in Computer Science and Software Engineering [Bachelor of Science (Honours)]
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) apply research methodologies to plan and execute a research investigation; (2) demonstrate skills in problem formulation, in designing and analysing solutions and experiments, and in the

presentation of research findings; and (3) prepare written and oral reports to a professional standard using the discourse conventions of computer science.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: assessment continues into CITS4011 Computer Science Honours Research Project Part 2. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Associate Professor Cara MacNish
Unit rules
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
BH008 Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science [Honours]
or 5011H Bachelor of Science honours degree
or BH005 Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
and Successful completion of
120 Points
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
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  • Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.