MC314 Mathematics and Computer Science Project

	Department of Mathematics & Computer Science

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MC314 Mathematics and Computer Science Project

Credits: 20

Convenor: Dr. N. Measor

Semester: 1 or 2

Prerequisites:	essential: 40 credits of second year Computer Science modules
Assessment:	Written reports: 100%	Examination: 0%

Lectures:	none	Problem Classes:	none
Tutorials:	none	Private Study:	none
Labs:	none	Seminars:	none
Project:	none	Other:	144
Surgeries:	6	Total:	150

Explanation of Pre-requisites

The idea of the project is that the student should develop and build on material which has already been learned, so it is important that a reasonable amount of second year study should have been undertaken.

Course Description

The aim of the Mathematics and Computer Science project is for the student to combine skills acquired in the other Mathematics and Computer Science modules in the production of a substantial project. In doing this, the student will assimilate information from a variety of sources and demonstrate the ability to pursue independent study.

It is intended that the project should produce some end product for users other than the author. A collection of course exercises, a literature search or a descriptive evaluation would not be suitable.

Aims

During the first part of the semester, the student will establish the lines of enquiry to be followed and produce a plan of the work to be carried out. The rest of the semester will be devoted to designing and implementing the end product and writing a final report detailing the progress made.

Objectives

To carry out research into the background to the project undertaken.
To establish the nature of the deliverables to be produced by the project, to plan the timescales involved in developing these, and to identify the design issues involved.
To implement the end product.
To test and evaluate the end product.
To write a report on the project.

Transferable Skills

Ability to carry out independent study
Time management over a period of research.
Practice in designing an end product.
Practice in implementing and testing an end product.
Skills involved in producing a written report.

Details of Assessment

The assessment of MC314 is broken down as follows:

1.: 5%: Project plan document.
2.: 10%: Oral examination and demonstration of software.
3.: 80%: Final project report.
4.: 5%: Mark for student effort and participation, based on a weekly diary.

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Last updated: 10/4/2000
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Department of Mathematics & Computer Science

MC314 Mathematics and Computer Science Project

MC314 Mathematics and Computer Science Project

Explanation of Pre-requisites

Course Description

Aims

Objectives

Transferable Skills

Details of Assessment