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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 at the preliminary lecture, 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.
| Paper title | Applied Project |
|---|---|
| Paper code | COSC480 |
| Subject | Computer Science |
| EFTS | 0.3333 |
| Points | 40 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year
(On campus)
1st Non standard period (11 July 2022 - 2 June 2023) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $2,742.39 |
| 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, adviser@cs.otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- View more information about COSC 480
- 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
