Course - Master in Informatics, Preparatory Project - IT3915
Master in Informatics, Preparatory Project
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About the course
Course content
Independent project on current topics in Computer Science.
List of project suggestions: http://www.idi.ntnu.no/education/fordypningsprosjekt.php
To choose a project and get more information about the implementation of the specialization please go to: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/Norsk/Fordypning+og+forberedende+prosjekt+for+Datateknologi+og+Informatikk+-+IDI
Learning outcome
Knowledge: Insight in how research results are generated and reported within the student's master specialty area, and understanding of advanced theory and practice within this topic. Awareness of important principles of research ethics / academic honesty.
Skills: Ability to acquire in-depth knowledge in the chosen topic using scientific working methods, e.g. getting knowledge from literature search and combine this with own previous knowledge and results of own investigations.
General competence: Be able to complete a larger, independent project, including defining a project plan with milestones, reporting partial results and writing a final report according to professional and scientific standards.
Learning methods and activities
Independent project work with guidance, as preparation for the master thesis.
Further on evaluation
Grading based on individual or group project report. Content from the project report and other material and results from the project can be used in the master thesis following this course, as long as it is made explicit in the thesis.
Deadline for delivering the report, in Inspera, is Wednesday of week 50.
In the event of voluntary repetition, fail (F) or valid absence, the course must be retaken.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Informatics (MSIT)
Natural Science with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLREAL)
Recommended previous knowledge
This course is available to students admittet to (international) Master of Science in Informatics (MSIT).
Required previous knowledge
A minimum of 45 credits from the courses constituting the master's degree must be successfully completed prior to commencing this course.
Subject areas
- Computer Science