Module Title:   Research Project Part 3 (MSc by Research)

Module Credit:   60

Module Code:   CM-0403Z

Academic Year:   2015/6

Teaching Period:   Semester 2

Module Occurrence:   A

Module Level:   FHEQ Level 7

Module Type:   Project

Provider:   Computer Science

Related Department/Subject Area:   SCIM (Dept of Computer Science)

Principal Co-ordinator:   Dr Keshav Dahal

Additional Tutor(s):   -

Prerequisite(s):   CM-0402T

Corequisite(s):   None

Aims:
To enable the student to gain experience of completing a substantial piece of research work to professional standards using some of the knowledge gained during the third semester.

Learning Teaching & Assessment Strategy:
Individual project work with ongoing feedback from project supervisor. A viva is normally held. Although it has no independent weight, it is used to assist in confirming the mark assigned for the dissertation. Students taking supplementary assessment will be required to repair deficiencies in the original submission.

Study Hours:
Lectures:	0.00		Directed Study:	588.00
Seminars/Tutorials:	12.00		Other:	0.00
Laboratory/Practical:	0.00		Formal Exams:	0.00		Total:   600.00

1. Knowledge & Understanding:

On successful completion of this module you will be able to...

demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level in the chosen research subject.

2. Subject-Specific Skills:

On successful completion of this module you will be able to...

work to an agreed specification of the project requirements, take responsibility to analyse and explore a major project.

3. Personal Transferable Skills:

On successful completion of this module you will be able to...

produce and communicate an advanced report, and evaluate the work reported on.