COMP4550 (12+12) is an Annual course that must be completed twice, in consecutive semesters.
Students will conduct an individual research project under the close supervision of one or more academic staff. Projects will, at least in part, require the application of theoretical or experimental research techniques. In particular, students will be expected to conduct and present a survey of the literature relevant to the research topic.
Students will prepare a thesis reporting on the research project and its outcomes. They will also be expected to present a poster or a short seminar describing their work.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Identify a question/problem in a particular field of computing and devise a plan for a research project to investigate the topic.
- Apply effective literature search and critical evaluation skills to complete a literature survey in the project topic area.
- Select and apply appropriate research methods, tools, techniques to develop research findings and insights.
- Effectively communicate research questions, methods and outcomes in oral, written and graphical forms to a broad audience using appropriate tools.
- Produce a structured written thesis demonstrating an understanding of the chosen research area.
Work Integrated Learning
Projects
This course will allow you to apply your Computer Science knowledge and skills in the planning and execution of your research project. This course provides you with the opportunity to deeply engage with the course content, drive your leaning, build skills and confidence in undertaking a research project.
Indicative Assessment
- Thesis (90) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Presentation (10) [LO 1,2,3,4]
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Workload
Annual Course. Student enrol in Semester 1 and Semester 2 in consecutive semesters.
No formal classtime is required in this course. Students will meet regularly with their supervisor througout the semester.
Inherent Requirements
None
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the School of Computing to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
None
Assumed Knowledge
Note: the Weighted Average mark requirement may be waived in exceptional circumstances but requires a strong support letter from the project supervisor.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 12 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 12.00 | 0.25000 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $9960 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $12720 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4198 | 19 Feb 2024 | 26 Feb 2024 | 05 Apr 2024 | 24 May 2024 | In Person | View |
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9196 | 22 Jul 2024 | 29 Jul 2024 | 31 Aug 2024 | 25 Oct 2024 | In Person | N/A |
