Course - Research Project Planning - IMT4205
IMT4205 - Research Project Planning
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment/Report
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
---|---|---|---|---|
Assignment/Report | 100/100 |
Course content
- Problem description and choice of methods
- Identifying, collecting and structuring published research results relevant for the project. Use of library resources
- Project planning and risk assessment.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: -Possesses specialized insight and good understanding of the research frontier in a selected part of the topic covered by the Master Programme. -Is able to apply the knowledge and understanding from the topics covered by the Master Programme to new and unfamiliar settings.
Skills: -Is able to handle theoretical issues, and solve complex practical problems, independently in the area covered by the Master Programme. -Is able to use relevant and suitable methods when carrying out research and development activities in the area covered by the Master Programme. -Is able to critically review relevant literature when solving new or complex problems and is able to integrate the findings into the proposed solution. -Is able to plan and complete an independent and limited research or development project with guidance and in adherence to research ethics. - is able to demonstrate critical thinking especially in problem statement and planning. Evaluate the fellow student reports and provide the feedback.
General competence: -An understanding of academic writing style and documentation structure. -The ability to formulate a research problem and research questions. -An understanding of ethical issues in research.
Learning methods and activities
-Lectures / seminars (campus Gjøvik)
-Assignments and mandatory exercises
-Supervision
The seminars in Autumn semester only, Spring semester self-study.
Further on evaluation
Forms of assessment:
- Submitted report is graded as Pass/Fail
- Failed/grade improvement: Students can signup for the course during next semester and submit the revised version of the report for grading.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Applied Computer Science (MACS)
Applied Computer Science (MACS-D)
Information Security (MIS)
Information Security (MISD)
Information Security (MISEB)
Recommended previous knowledge
Admission to the master programme in Information Security (MIS/MISD, MISEB) or Applied Computer Science (MACS/MACS-D) is requiered.
Required previous knowledge
IMT4110 Scientific Methodology and Communication or IMT4192 Research and Scientific Methods in HCI or IMT4421 Scientific Methodology
Course materials
- Horine, Greg. Absolute beginner's guide to project management. Pearson Education, 2009.
- Portny, Stanley E. Project management for dummies. John Wiley & Sons, 2010.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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IMT4601 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2017 | |
IMT4885 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2017 | |
MACS4000 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2022 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2022
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2023
Language of instruction: English
Location: Gjøvik
- Computer Science
- Information Security
- Christopher Konstantin Frantz
- Erik Hjelmås
- Erjon Zoto
- Hilde Bakke
- Katrin Franke
- Lars Stefan Axelsson
- Marius Pedersen
- Patrick Adrianus Bours
- Rune Hjelsvold
- Slobodan Petrovic
- Stewart James Kowalski
- Sule Yildirim-Yayilgan
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Information Security and Communication Technology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment/Report
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Assignment/Report
100/100
Release
2022-12-01Submission
2022-12-09
08:00
INSPERA
23:59 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Assignment/Report
100/100
Submission
2023-05-26
INSPERA
11:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"