ITI49114 Research project (Spring 2020)

Student and supervisor agree on a theme related to existing research at the faculty or a partner institution.

Regular supervision and practical project work constitute a major part of the course.

Knowledge

The student:

• has in depth knowledge of one research project at the faculty or at a partner institution.
• has thorough understanding of the relevant field of research.
• is familiar with relevant publishing channels.
• is familiar with relevant methods and theories.

Skills

The student is able to:

• write a scientific paper aimed at publishing.
• defend the choice of research problem and methods.
• define a research problem.
• design and perform a scientific experiment.

General competence

The student gains experience

• with collaboration with internal or external researchers.
• in research, including planning, performing and reporting in an existing research project.

• Project description essay in the beginning of the semester
• Mid-term report
• Work log

Coursework requirements must be accepted to qualify for the exam.

Paper and individual oral exam

The assessment is based on the paper and an individual oral exam. The paper (approx. 10-20 pages) is graded on the A - F grading scale. It is given a tentative grade of the paper. This grade can be adjusted up to 2 stages at the oral exam.

The individual oral exam consists of a presentation and discussion of the paper. Duration approx. 20-30 min. Except the presentation, no supporting materials are allowed.

If the student decides to challenge the assessment, the paper must be re-assessed. If the new assessment affects the tentative grading of the paper, a new oral exam will be arranged.

This course is evaluated by a

• Mid-term evaluation (compulsory)

The responsible for the course compiles a report based on the feedback from the students and his/her own experience with the course. The report is discussed by the study quality committee of the faculty of Computer Sciences.