| Module Code | CS7CS5 |
| Module Name | Dissertation |
| ECTS Weighting[1] | 30 ECTS |
| Semester taught | Semester 3 |
| Module Coordinator/s | Assigned Supervisor |
Module Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
CS5LO1 Engage in a sustained piece of individual, academic research on a
chosen topic within the field of computer science
CS5LO2 Read widely and critically reflect on a number of pieces of written
research
CS5LO3 Explore varying methodological approaches and adopt the relevant
approaches suitable to the topic being researched
CS5LO4 Produce a written dissertation of publishable standard that evaluates and
synthesises written materials, and displays evidence of independent
research skills.
CS5LO5 Present research orally and in the form of a poster.
Module Content
Students undertake a research dissertation individually supervised by a staff
member
Teaching and learning Methods
Individual supervision.
Assessment Details
| Assessment Component | Brief Description | Learning Outcomes Addressed | % of total | Week set | Week Due |
| Written dissertation | Written dissertation | LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4 | 100 | n/a | n/a |
| Oral examination | Oral examination | LO1, LO2, LO3, LO5 | 40 | n/a | n/a |
Reassessment Details
No reassessment
Contact Hours and Indicative Student Workload
| Independent study (outside scheduled contact hours), broken down by: | 700 hours |
| Dissertation research and writing | 700 hours |
| Total Hours | 700 hours |
Recommended Reading
Module Pre-requisites
Prerequisite modules:
Other/alternative non-module prerequisites: e.g. programming languages,
specified topics, etc.. This information will be particularly relevant for visiting
students or students taking this module as an approved module (if applicable)
Module Co-requisites
None