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CS551M: INFORMATICS PROJECT (2020-2021)

Last modified: 05 Aug 2021 13:04


Course Overview

Consists of a supervised project that provides experience of investigating a real problem in computing science, or a computing application/technology. Presenting the results obtained is an integral part of the investigation.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 5
Term Second Term Credit Points 60 credits (30 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Nigel A Beacham

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Programme Level 5
  • Any Undergraduate Programme
  • Master of Engineering in Computing Science

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Consists of a supervised project that provides experience of investigating a real problem in computing science, or a computing application/technology. Presenting the results obtained is an integral part of the investigation.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Project Report/Dissertation

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 80
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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A short report containing critical self-evaluation and lessons learned from the project process.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralEvaluateAbility to evaluate and plan for handling both project risks and commercial risks
ReflectionEvaluateAbility to critically self-evaluate with regard to the project conduct and process.

Report: Individual

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 10
Assessment Weeks 27 Feedback Weeks 30

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A report on planning, including planning for risk associated with the project.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralEvaluateAbility to evaluate and plan for handling both project risks and commercial risks

Reflective Report

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 10
Assessment Weeks 40 Feedback Weeks 43

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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ReflectionEvaluateAbility to critically self-evaluate with regard to the project conduct and process.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralEvaluateAbility to evaluate and plan for handling both project risks and commercial risks
ReflectionEvaluateAbility to critically self-evaluate with regard to the project conduct and process.

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