Transcript Honours Project Introduction co42019 & co42021

BSc
Honours Project
Introduction
CSY4010
Amir Minai
Module Leader
Module Learning Outcomes
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Manage a substantial individual project, including
research & planning, design, implementation, testing
and documentation.
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Construct a focussed problem statement and
conduct a suitable investigation, including literature
review, into the context of that problem
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Demonstrate professional competence by
applying appropriate theory and practice to the
analysis, design, implementation and evaluation of a
non-trivial set of deliverables.
Module Learning Outcomes
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Show a capacity for self-appraisal by analysing the
strengths and weaknesses of the project process and
outcomes with reference to the initial objectives and to the
work of others.
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Provide evidence of the foregoing in the form of a
report
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Defend the work orally at a Viva Voce examination.
What is an Honours Project?
• The project provides an opportunity for the student to
demonstrate their computing knowledge and
practical skills.
• It is expected to be a problem-solving piece of work
involving the design of an appropriate solution.
• It (is desirable that it) should result from an industrial,
organisational or research context and have an
identifiable client other than the student.
• A project will include some or all aspects of a project lifecycle and will apply appropriate principles, skills, tools
and techniques developed throughout the programme of
study and specially acquired during the project.
What is NOT an Honours Project Topic
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I’m going to build a web site
I’m interested in 3D animation graphics
I want to make a computer game
I’m going to build a Network / Database / GUI
I am going to use Bluetooth
I want to do something that will help me get a job
I am going to meet a client’s specific requirements
I am working part-time as a database administrator
• These are all really good places to start!!
Computing Project Types
• Development
– Includes the development of Hardware and Software
system to include;
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Design & Spec Requirements
Process models
Methods
Testing
Critical evaluation
Full System Documentation
Note: The emphasis will vary depending of the nature of the pathway;
Software engineering, Internet Web Systems, Computer Networks
Computing Project Types
• Industry based
– Involves solving a problem within an Organisation
– Certain types of Business Enterprises
– Etc.
A distinctive feature of this type of Project is that the
outcome is developed for a specific Client
Computing Project Types
• What ever type of Project you choose
– You might have to produce ACCEPTABLE and
QUALITY code
Choosing your Project
• This the most time consuming, and important stage of
all.
• You choose a Project that YOU must undertake over the
whole of an academic year.
• When choosing, keep the following principle in mind
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You must be capable of doing the proposed project
You must be interested, motivated, and enjoy the work
You must consider your personal and career aspirations
You must be able to show a degree of personal development
Your must undertake a project with clear and serious outcome(s)
Choosing your Project
• In addition to your part in choosing a Project,
your supervisor should be able to advise you on
the following questions
– Does your Project have a clear and focused target
and direction?
– Is your project suitable for your Degree?
– Does your project have sufficient Scope and Quality?
– Are there adequate available resources for your
Project?
Choosing your Project
• You may use the following techniques, sources
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The published Staff Research interests list
Project ideas you may have come across at work
Past Projects
Reading around you area/subject of Interest
Brain storming ideas, Clustering particular Areas
• Friends, colleagues, Supervisor
Your responsibilities • Submission of the Project Proposal at the
beginning of the academic year;
• Submit a Report & Presentation of the Project
work-in-progress at the beginning of the second
term;
• Preparing for and actively contributing to
discussion of the Project progress with your
supervisor;
• Don’t just Email!!!
Your responsibilities • It is your responsibility to keep the diary sheets or
equivalent mechanism to record the weekly activity and
making a copy for inclusion in your final report;
• Preparing the final report (Dissertation)* in consultation
with your supervisor. You may also wish to submit a draft
of your report to the TurnItIn service, thereby
demonstrating the originality of your report. The
Originality Reports created by TurnItIn will be made
available to both you and your supervisor. Your
supervisor has to indicate on their assessment form they
have seen these originality reports and are satisfied that
the work completed and report is your own work;
• Submission of the report by the end of the academic
year;
Your responsibilities • Preparing for the viva voce examination that will
take place after your final submission, and
attending at the agreed time to answer
questions, primarily from the second marker but
also from your supervisor. After this
examination the supervisor and second marker
will agree on a final mark that will be awarded to
the project and report.
– The assessment guidelines are in the project
handbook
Resources
• CSY4010 material on Nile after Enrolment
• Read the Project/Dissertation Handbook,
– It tells you precisely what YOU have to do, how, when
and for what reason
• Plus Read other supporting documents provided
• Note:
– You are expected to keep in regular contact with your
supervisor throughout the life span of your project at
pre-arranged meetings.
What to do next
• If you haven’t done so,
– Identify the project area using the ideas list
• Complete the project registration form
• Make an appointment with a supervisor
• Start your project immediately!