Computer Science IV Honours COMP4005P

Learning outcomes

More information may be available for enrolled students on the course website at http://cs.anu.edu.au/honours

Learning objectives of this course will be to:

1. Expand the student's knowledge base in computer science and information technology emphasising present trend.
2. Learn how to search and summarize scientific literature.
3. Learn how to master research training procedures under individual supervision.
4. Learn how to write scientific papers and reports.
5. Learn how to conduct experiments to evaluate hypotheses, ideas etc.
6. Build a bridge between undergraduate course study and postgraduate research study.
7. On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have:
   • An enhanced knowledge base in state-of-the-art computer science and information technology.
   • An understanding of the basic procedures for scientific research.
   • The ability to analyze relevant background literature.
   • The ability to demonstrate technical mastery of all relevant skills.
   • The ability to show an appreciation of the limitations of experimental design and techniques.
   • The ability to outline future research directions that are feasible.
   • The ability to demonstrate, to see, and take the next logical step without excessive `prodding'.
   • The ability to act independently without the supervisor's immediate direction and presence.
   • Ability to write scientific reports and papers.
   • Training for postgraduate research study or future R & D leadership in IT industries.