Module Details

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Title MENG FINAL YEAR PROJECT
Code COMP590
Coordinator Prof MR Laraki
Computer Science
Rida.Laraki@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 60

Aims

To give students the opportunity to work in a guided but independent fashion to explore a substantial problem in depth, making practical use of principles, techniques and methodologies acquired elsewhere in the programme.
To give experience of carrying out a large piece of individual work and in producing a dissertation.
To enhance communication skills, both oral and written.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) After completing the module students should be able: To specify formally a substantial Computer Science problem, and produce a plan to address this problem.

(LO2) To do research by their own on a substantial Computer Science problem and to design an efficient solution.

(LO3) To prepare and deliver formal presentations.

(LO4) To structure and write a dissertation describing their project

(S1) Time and project management - Project management

(S2) Critical thinking and problem solving - Synthesis

(S3) Research skills - All Information skills

(S4) Research skills - Awareness of /commitment to academic integrity


Syllabus

 

All projects should contain the following elements: research, design, realisation and evaluation. Particular topics are allocated on an individual basis.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Seminar
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided

Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours   1

29

      30
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 570
TOTAL HOURS 600

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Assessment 4 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :2  N/A    60       
Assessment 3 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :2  15 mins    20       
Assessment 2 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :1  15 mins    10       
Assessment 1 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :1  N/A    10       

Recommended Texts

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