COMP4540 Software Engineering Research Project

Later Year Course

Offered By	Department of Computer Science
Academic Career	Undergraduate
Course Subject	Computer Science
Offered in	First Semester, 2009, Second Semester, 2009, First Semester, 2010, and Second Semester, 2010
Unit Value	12 units
Course Description	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 and a short seminar describing their work. Students will be expected to apply their software engineering knowledge and skills in the planning and execution of their research project.
Indicative Assessment	Project (90%); Presentation (10%)
Workload	As many hours as necessary for meetings with supervisors and a nominal 20 hours per week
Areas of Interest	Software Engineering
Requisite Statement	Enrolment in BSEng and permission of the Head of Department; COMP3110, COMP3120 and COMP3500
Incompatibility	COMP4500

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