Course - Research Project Planning (Applied Computer Science & MSIT) - MACS4000
Research Project Planning (Applied Computer Science & MSIT)
Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
About
About the course
Course content
Academic Content:
- Problem description, developing research questions, and corresponding choice of methods.
- Identifying, collecting and structuring published research results relevant for the project.
- Project planning and risk assessment.
- Scientific presentation of project objective, structure, and content
Learning outcome
Learning outcomes
Knowledge:
- Possess 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.
- May be encouraged to evaluate and provide feedback on fellow students' work.
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
Learning Styles:
- Lectures / seminars (Gjøvik campus).
- Assignments and exercises in preparation for the final report.
- Supervision.
The seminars are held in Autumn semester only. Spring semester admission for self-study only.
Further on evaluation
Forms of assessment:
- Submitted report is graded as Pass/Fail.
- Failed/grade improvement: Students can sign up 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:
Informatics (MSIT)
Recommended previous knowledge
Admission to the Master Program in Applied Computer Science (MACS/MACS-D) is required.
Required previous knowledge
IMT4110 Scientific Methodology and Communication or equivalent course.
Course materials
Where relevant, material will be provided as part of the seminars.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| IMT4205 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
| IMT4601 | 5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
| IMT4885 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
Subject areas
- Computer Science
- Information Technology and Informatics