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CMPSMA2Y - DIRECTED STUDY

Module Code:
CMPSMA2Y
Department:
Computing Sciences
Credit Value:
20
Level:
M
Organiser:
Dr. Beatriz De La Iglesia
The objective of this module is to give students an opportunity to study an area of computing science, that they would not otherwise be able to study, through a programme of individual study and directed reading. STUDENTS CANNOT REGISTER FOR THIS MODULE UNTIL THEY HAVE AGREED A TOPIC AND SUPERVISOR WITH THE MODULE ORGANISER.

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Course texts:

Supplied by your individual or group supervisor.


Submission:

Written coursework should be submitted by following the standard CMP practice. Students are advised to refer to the Guidelines and Hints on Written Work in CMP.

Deadlines:

If coursework is handed in after the deadline day or an agreed extension:

Work submitted Marks deducted
After 15:00 on the due date and before 15:00 on the day following the due date 10 marks
After 15:00 on the second day after the due date and before 15:00 on the third day after the due date 20 marks
After 15:00 on the third day after the due date and before 15:00 on the 20th day after the due date.  All the marks the work merits if submitted on time (ie no marks awarded) 
After 20 working days Work will not be marked and a mark of zero will be entered


Saturdays and Sundays will NOT be taken into account for the purposes of calculation of marks deducted.

All extension requests will be managed through the LTS Hub. A request for an extension to a deadline for the submission of work for assessment should be submitted by the student to the appropriate Learning and Teaching Service Hub, prior to the deadline, on a University Extension Request Form accompanied by appropriate evidence. Extension requests will be considered by the appropriate Learning and Teaching Service Manager in those instances where (a) acceptable extenuating circumstances exist and (b) the request is submitted before the deadline. All other cases will be considered by a Coursework Coordinator in CMP.

For more details, including how to apply for an extension due to extenuating circumstances download Submission for Work Assessment (PDF, 39KB)
 

Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is the copying or close paraphrasing of published or unpublished work, including    the work of another student; without due acknowledgement. Plagiarism is regarded a serious offence by the University, and all cases will be investigated. Possible consequences of plagiarism include deduction of marks and disciplinary action, as detailed by UEA's Policy on Plagiarism and Collusion.


Module specific:

  • To gain a critical understanding of the state of the art and current research issues in a research field in computing
  • To collate and present research level material in a coherent manner

Transferable skills:

  • Collating advanced technical material
  • Presentation of advanced material
  • Ability to understand research level material
  • Technical writing and referencing
  • Improved skills in reading, assimilating and summarising computing research and survey papers and other literature
  • Additional experience of writing survey reports that adhere to the conventions for good technical writing in English

Subject specific:

State-of-the-art knowledge of a specialised topic or emerging area of computing science.


The objective of this module is to give students an opportunity to pursue a topic in depth through a programme of individual or small group study and directed reading. The topic chosen is generally a topic or an area of computing science in which the student wishes to study to a depth not otherwise possible in the MSc programme. From time to time, one or more topics may be proposed by members of faculty for this unit; these will normally be taught in a tutorial group.

Total hours: usually 10 group supervisions of one hour each plus about 5 hours of seminars and lectures, as appropriate.

Tutorial meetings with your supervisor are arranged at mutually convenient times.

You are expected to attend and participate in relevant research group and School seminars which are advertised from time to time.


Assessment for this module is normally by an essay of not more than 5,000 words, handed in by Friday Week 12 of the semester when the module is taken. It will be double marked.

Setting of coursework:

The assessment details will be agreed by week 2 of the semester and all coursework assessment will be due in week 12.