Master of Inf. Sc. Thesis R PT (6803.5)
Please note these are the 2024 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Research |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.25 | 6 | Faculty Of Science And Technology |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Academic Program Area - Technology | Research Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Candidates will undertake research resulting in a contribution to knowledge, or a new presentation of existing knowledge, within the fields of informatics, software or network engineering, mathematics or statistics. The work is expected to include systematic and searching reviews of the relevant literature, clear statements of research aims, objectives and significance, explication of the research method(s), a critical application of theories to the topic under investigation, and the production of scholarly seminars, papers and a thesis.
1. Have demonstrated competence in research at the level adequate for applied research or for the more routine types of pure research. They will have the ability to make a contribution to the field in the context of a understanding of the state of knowledge in the field and the relationship of the research to it.
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Have demonstrated competence in research at the level adequate for applied research or for the more routine types of pure research. They will have the ability to make a contribution to the field in the context of a understanding of the state of knowledge in the field and the relationship of the research to it.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Research Semester 1 | Research | Dr Girija Chetty | |
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Research Semester 2 | Research | Dr Girija Chetty |
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timetable.
Required texts
Consult the supervisory panel
Participation requirements
Regular progress meetings with HDR supervisory panel.
Required IT skills
Basic Computer operation skills with confidence
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
