IT HONOURS THESIS
CSE4HTB
2015
Credit points: 45
Subject outline
This unit represents the second semester of study for the Honours thesis. A list of prospective topics is available from the Bendigo Section of the Department of Computer Science and Computer Engineering. The student conducts a critical review of the literature relevant to the area of study, refines the topic to a specific proposal, conducts the proposed investigation, and analyses outcomes. The student presents a seminar on the topic, attends related seminars and writes up the research as a thesis for examination.
School: School Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points: 45
Subject Co-ordinator: Mary Martin
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: INT4HTA or CSE4HTA
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: INT4HTB
Equivalent subjects: INT4HTB
Special conditions: Progression to this unit from INT4HTA or CSE4HTA depends on an accurate and satisfactory progress report being filed by the student and supervisor, and accepted by the CEM.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | How to write a better thesis | Prescribed | Evans, D. and Gruba, P. | MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2002. |
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Martin
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"attendance at research seminars as required"
Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours collaborative based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"A weekly interview with the supervisor"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 17,000-22,000-word thesis. | This represents the combined assessment for the Honours thesis units INT4HTA and INT4HTB. | 90 |
| 30-minute seminar presentation | Hurdle requirements - Satisfactory 30-minute thesis presentation and attendance at other seminar presentations. | 10 |
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Martin
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"attendance at research seminars as required"
Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours collaborative based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"A weekly interview with the supervisor"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 17,000-22,000-word thesis. | This represents the combined assessment for the Honours thesis units INT4HTA and INT4HTB. | 90 |
| 30-minute seminar presentation | Hurdle requirements - Satisfactory 30-minute thesis presentation and attendance at other seminar presentations. | 10 |