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CS5098   Group Project and 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 a group-based MSc project on a topic in Computer Science. It results in an individual dissertation of no more than 15,000 words submitted by each student. 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. The dissertation may also include an agreed collaboratively-written group report. Each student is individually assessed, taking into account both individual and group submissions. 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 CS5099

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Meetings with supervisor.

Scheduled learning hours: 13

Guided independent study hours: 587

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%