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Module Catalogue

For information on which modules are specific to your programme, please see : Programme requirements index 2017-2018.

Curricular information may be subject to change.

CS5099 Dissertation in Computer Science

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 60

ECTS credits : 30

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Full Year

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module is an individually supervised MSc project on a topic in Computer Science. It results in a dissertation of no more than 15,000 words. Typically the dissertation comprises a review of related work, the extension of old or development of new ideas, software implementation and testing, analyses and evaluation. Students are required to give a presentation of their work.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Requires admission to dissertation phase of MSc and permission of the Head of School

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take CS5098

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Meeting with supervisor.

Scheduled learning hours: 0

Guided independent study hours: 0

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 0%