Students will conduct a small project, under supervision, that in area of computing of mutual interest to the student and their supervisor. The project will involve applying and increasing the depth of the student's knowledge in some aspect of computing. The activities in the course will normally include some combination of reading, writing, project work and presentation, as appropriate to the topic. The specific learning objectives, project overview and assessment arrangements will be specified at the outset using the Department of Computer Science form 'Independent Study Contract'.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• apply the student's knowledge and implementation skills in the in computer science for the project course, and apply this to a specific project topic in that area.
• deepen their knowledge of computing through undertaking the project.
• learn any specific technical skills required by their topic, and apply them to the project work.
• learn relevant project-related skills, including project management and oral and written communication, and apply these to the project work.

An appropriate combination of written report, project documentation and
presentation, which may include a demonstration of the project.

No formal contact is required in this course. Students will meet regularly with their supervisor  througout the semester.

Written approval of the Head of Computer Science. Minimal background is 24 units of 2000-level IT courses.

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