Advanced Studies in Computing 4A

Subject COMP40020 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Summer Term, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 05-Jan-2015 to 15-Feb-2015
Assessment Period End 27-Feb-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 09-Jan-2015
Census Date 16-Jan-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-Feb-2015

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 02-Mar-2015 to 31-May-2015
Assessment Period End 26-Jun-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 13-Mar-2015
Census Date 31-Mar-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 08-May-2015

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 27-Jul-2015 to 25-Oct-2015
Assessment Period End 20-Nov-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 07-Aug-2015
Census Date 31-Aug-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 25-Sep-2015


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Students are required to attend regular meetings with their supervisor.
Total Time Commitment:

200 hours
Prerequisites:

Permission required from the Head of Department (Computing and Information Systems) to undertake this subject
Corequisites:

None
Recommended Background Knowledge:

None
Non Allowed Subjects:

See notes below.
Core Participation Requirements:

Coordinator

Prof James Bailey

Contact

email: baileyj@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

The subject consists of directed study in computer science covering material which is not otherwise available to the student. The details of the topics covered will depend on the course of directed study selected and may involve substantial system development.
Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this subject the student is expected to have:

  • Broadened and deepened their knowledge of modern concepts and techniques in computer science
Assessment:
  • One project proposal of approximately 500 words in week 3, requiring approximately 10 - 13 hours of work (10%)
  • An oral presentation at the end of semester, requiring approximately 10 - 13 hours of work (10%)
  • one written report of approximately 6000 words due in week 12, requiring approximately 75 - 80 hours of work (80%).
Prescribed Texts:

None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completion of this subject students should:

  • Have intellectual curiosity and creativity, including understanding of the philosophical and methodological bases of active research
  • Be able to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
  • Have a capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
  • Have a profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship.
Notes:

This subject may only be taken with permission of the Head of Department in Computing and Information Systems.

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