ITI49114 Research project (Spring 2020)

The course is connected to the following study programs

Elective course after application in the master programme in applied computer science.

Lecture Semester

Second semester (spring) in the full time programme. Second or fourth semester (spring) in the part time programme.

The student's learning outcomes after completing the course

Knowledge

The student:

• has in depth knowledge of one research project at the faculty or at a partner institution.

• has thorough understanding of the relevant field of research.

• is familiar with relevant publishing channels.

• is familiar with relevant methods and theories.

Skills

The student is able to:

• write a scientific paper aimed at publishing.

• defend the choice of research problem and methods.

• define a research problem.

• design and perform a scientific experiment.

General competence

The student gains experience

• with collaboration with internal or external researchers.

• in research, including planning, performing and reporting in an existing research project.

Content

Student and supervisor agree on a theme related to existing research at the faculty or a partner institution.

Regular supervision and practical project work constitute a major part of the course.

Forms of teaching and learning

Reading, project work, reporting, debate and discussion.

Workload

No regular lectures. Regular meetings with supervisor. Approx 400 hours.

Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam

• Project description essay in the beginning of the semester

• Mid-term report

• Work log

Coursework requirements must be accepted to qualify for the exam.

Examination

Paper and individual oral exam

The assessment is based on the paper and an individual oral exam. The paper (approx. 10-20 pages) is graded on the A - F grading scale. It is given a tentative grade of the paper. This grade can be adjusted up to 2 stages at the oral exam.

The individual oral exam consists of a presentation and discussion of the paper. Duration approx. 20-30 min. Except the presentation, no supporting materials are allowed.

If the student decides to challenge the assessment, the paper must be re-assessed. If the new assessment affects the tentative grading of the paper, a new oral exam will be arranged.

Examiners

The exam is assessed by an internal or external examiner in consultation with the supervisor.

Conditions for resit/rescheduled exams

Upon re-examination, both parts of the examination must be retaken. Upon re-examination, a new topic will be decided in cooporation with the person responsible for the course and the supervisor.

Course evaluation

This course is evaluated by a

• Mid-term evaluation (compulsory)

The responsible for the course compiles a report based on the feedback from the students and his/her own experience with the course. The report is discussed by the study quality committee of the faculty of Computer Sciences.

Literature

Literature is selected by the supervisor and the student based on the project theme.