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COMP3710 Topics in Computer Science

Later Year Course

Offered By Research School of Computer Science
Academic Career Undergraduate
Course Subject Computer Science
Offered in Summer Session, 2012, First Semester, 2012, Second Semester, 2012, Spring Session, 2012, Summer Session, 2013, First Semester, 2013, Second Semester, 2013, and Spring Session, 2013
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

This course is available so that senior students can pursue, under supervision, topics that are not covered in the regular curriculum that will significantly increase their knowledge of some aspect of computer science.
The activities in the course will be some combination of lectures, reading, writing and project work, as appropriate to the topic. These activities will be specified, for each enrolled student, using a Research School of Computer Science `Independent Study Contract'.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes will be determined for each individual student and recorded in an 'Independent Study Contract' at the beginning of the course.

Indicative Assessment

An appropriate combination of written report, exercises, examination and seminar presentations. This will be set out in the 'Independent Study Contract' for each student at the start of each course.

Workload

Students are expected to spend 10-12 hours each week on this course. Contact hours will be determined for each individual student and recorded in an 'Independent Study Contract' at the beginning of the course.

Areas of Interest Computer Science and Information Technology
Requisite Statement

Written approval of Head of Department of Computer Science.

Recommended Courses

Minimal background is 18 units of 2000-level COMP courses including COMP2100 or COMP2500; and 6 units of 2000-level MATH courses or COMP2600.

Consent Required Consent is required prior to enrolling in this course.
Science Group C

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