CMT401 CS Dissertation - Cardiff School of Computer Science ...

Computer Science Dissertation School COMSCThe aim of this module is to give each student the opportunity to showindividual creativity and originality; to apply where appropriate and gobeyond where necessary, the knowledge and skills taught throughout thedegree programme, to enhance investigative, problem-solving and othertransferable skills, and to demonstrate the ability to undertake a substantialresearch project in Computer Science.Module CodeCMT401External Subject Code I100Number of Credits 100LevelMModule LeaderPaul RosinModule offered on a freestandingNobasis?Maximum Number on 150ModuleLanguage of module EnglishdeliveryOn completion of the module a student will be able to:• Undertake a non-trivial Computer Science research project and communicate the result clearly in the dissertation.• Understand the elements of a successful research project in Computer Science.• Show an appreciation of scientific rigour in approaching research problems in Computer Science.• Exhibit a sound knowledge of the current literature in the subject area related to the project.• Demonstrate an appropriate understanding of the appropriate methodologiesused in the subject area related to the project.• Clearly define a research hypothesis for the project.• Critically evaluate solutions and findings resulting from the project against the stated objectives.• Plan, select, organise and implement tasks within time constraints.• Work independently under the project supervisor’s guidance.• Report, present and document the project.How the module will be delivered

Students agree a project with a staff member (who becomes the supervisor) towards the end of the taught part of the MRes programme.Each student is guided by the supervisor for the duration of the project.The student is expected to establish with the supervisor an appropriate pattern of supervision.The student submits the dissertation and presents their work at the end of the project.Students are expected to undertake at least 1000 hours of work for this module.How the module will be assessedAt the end of the project the student submits a dissertation, along with appropriate code and any other artefacts such as user manuals, etc. whereappropriate, and presents the work developed from the project to a member of staff (usually the supervisor).The project is assessed by the supervisor and the moderator (another member of staff), primarily on the basis of the dissertation. A formal presentation willalso be part of the assessment.A project assessment form is used by the supervisor and the moderator to mark the project according to a number of performance indicators, includingachievement, methodology, evaluation and documentation.Type of assessment %ContributionTitleCoursework 100% DissertationDuration(ifapplicable)Approx. date ofAssessmentThe potential for reassessment in this module

There is one opportunity for resubmission of the dissertation.Syllabus contentBackground study to become aware of current developments in the area of activity related to the project.Development of some tangible piece of software, hardware, system design or theoretical result. This need not necessarily be a usable finishedproduct. Instead it could be, for example, an extension to an existing system, or a prototype built as part of a feasibility study.Summary of project findings and achievement in the form of a dissertation, up to 40,000 words in length.Indicative Reading and Resource List:• To be determined in consultation with the project supervisor.