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    Overview

    An approved project on a topic in computer science.

    This is a full-year project, generally individual, carried out under the supervision of one or more staff members. A list of project proposals is provided, but it is possible to arrange projects of a student's own choice if a staff member is available and willing to act as supervisor.

    About this paper

    Paper title Applied Project
    Subject Computer Science
    EFTS 0.3333
    Points 40 points
    Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
    1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 30 June 2025) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $2,896.71
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    MA, MAppSc, MSc, PGCertAppSc, PGDipAppSc, PGDipArts, PGDipSci
    Eligibility
    There are no formal prerequisites for the 400-level papers, but prior knowledge is assumed. Admission to these papers is restricted not only by numbers, but by satisfactory grades in 300-level COSC papers.
    Contact

    Computer Science Adviser

    Teaching staff

    Co-ordinator: Dr Lech Szymanski

    Paper Structure
    Assessment details can be tailored to individual projects, but will involve some form of presentation and a significant written component.
    Textbooks

    Textbooks are not required for this paper.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Self-motivation.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes
    This paper will enable students to:
    • Explore in detail an area of computer science that is of interest to them
    • Integrate the skills and knowledge they have acquired in their undergraduate degree in a large, independent project
    • Gain a deeper understanding of the specific area of computer science related to their project
    • Demonstrate their ability to work independently and in a self-directed manner
    • Communicate their work clearly to an audience through oral presentation and written reports

    Timetable

    Full Year

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 30 June 2025)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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