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COMP695 Computing Science/IT Thesis

Credit Points 24
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 1 On Campus
Armidale Trimester 2 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 2 On Campus
Armidale Trimester 3 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 3 On Campus
Armidale Year Long 1 Off Campus
Armidale Year Long 1 On Campus
Armidale Year Long 2 Off Campus
Armidale Year Long 2 On Campus
Armidale Year Long 3 Off Campus
Armidale Year Long 3 On Campus
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites GPA of 5 and candidature in MCompSc or permission of head of school
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s)
Unit Description

This unit is made up of the results of a research project. A thesis must be submitted which demonstrates a capacity on the part of the candidate for independence of thought and critical evaluation of the candidate's own, and other published work, in the chosen field of study.
Materials No text required
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Project 100% 15,000 -20,000
Assessment Notes
In this unit, students do a research project under a supervisor and write a thesis. The thesis is sent to two examiners who will assess the thesis and produce an examination report. If the examiners pass the thesis then the student will pass. The examiners could also fail the thesis or ask to revise it.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 GA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. demonstrate expertise in the detailed area of computer science studied;
  2. present scientific material in a professional manner;
  3. conduct and report original research
  4. review and reference scientific material; and
  5. critically assess their own and other scientific studies.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of the specific subject area, problem analysis and research methodology are taught, assessed, and practised in the thesis. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Communication skills are taught and practised in the production of the thesis and assessed upon examination. 		True True True
4 Information Literacy
Information literacy is taught and practised in developing software and ultimately assessed in the examination of the thesis. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
This is developed through the researching techniques which can be taught but are practised throughout the candidature. 		True True True
6 Problem Solving
Problem solving is necessary throughout the candidature and is evidenced in developing software. 		True True True
   

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