Students will conduct a small research project, under supervision.  This will give them experience in research in an area of interest in computer science.  The activities in the course will normally include some combination of reading, writing, project work and presentation as appropriate to the topic.  The learning objectives, project overview and assessment arrangements will be specified at the outset using the Department of Computer Science form 'Independent Study Contract'.

On completion of this course the student will be:

• able to master the research approaches,
• able to survey related related literature,
• able to write a summary report,
• able to communicate the research results orally.

The assessment arrangements will be specified at the outset using the Department of Computer Science form 'Independent Study Contract'.

As many hours as necessary for meetings with supervisors and a nominal 10 hours per week

Enrolment in 4710 or 4660 or 4715 or 4718 and 12 units of 3000-series COMP courses