CS6534 Guided Study

Course Aims & Objectives:
The aim of this course is to provide an opportunity to explore an area of computing in consultation with a member of the academic staff. The objectives are to develop in-depth knowledge of a chosen field of interest and to exercise the skill and techniques acquired in earlier course. The students will also have the opportunity to develop documentation and presentation skill in conveying the results of his/her work.

Units: 3

Level: P6

Medium of Instruction:  English 

Keyword Syllabus:
Typical topic areas include: Computer Networks, Operating Systems, Distributed Systems, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Formal Specification Techniques, Performance Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Programming Languages, Graphics, Multimedia, Image Computing. The project starts with a specification phase in which the student is to arrive at a set of problem statements and objectives. This is formalized in a project definition and study plan. During the course of the project, the student will be guided by a supervisor from the academic staff to produce the following reports: Project Definition, Survey of Related Work, Design/Analysis, Final Report (which may include any implementation and evaluation aspects).

Teaching Pattern:
Duration of course: 1 semester
Current mix of lecture/tutorial/laboratory, other: individual consultation

Assessment Pattern:
Examination duration: Nil
Percentage distribution of marks for coursework, examination, other: 100% CW
Grading pattern: Standard (A+AA-...F)

Pre-requisite(s): Nil

Pre-cursor(s): Nil

Equivalent Course(s): Nil