30 Points

This paper is intended to develop skills in planning, conducting and reporting research to a level where a student could appropriately undertake masters-level thesis study in computer science. This paper is normally required for a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science.

Pre Requisite Papers
Admission to PGDip or PGCert programme in Computer Science or Computer Graphic Design.

A Semester

Co-ordinator(s)

• Associate Professor David Bainbridge
  Room: G.1.24
  Phone: +64 7 838 4407
  davidb@cs.waikato.ac.nz
  
  

Lecturer(s)

• Mr. Bill Rogers
  Room: G.B.21 or G.2.03
  Phone: +64 7 838 4408
  coms0108@cs.waikato.ac.nz
  
  

B Semester

Co-ordinator(s)

• Professor Mark Apperley
  Room: G.3.06
  Phone: +64 7 838 4528
  m.apperley@cs.waikato.ac.nz
  
  

Timetable
Official Timetable Information

Compulsory Components
Attendance at all scheduled classes and all assigned coursework are requirements for a pass.

Required Reading
A range of readings will be made available in class and via Moodle.

Assessment Ratio
Internal assessment/final examination ratio: 1:0; Assessed internally on a pass/fail basis.

Attendance Policy
Attendance at all scheduled classes is a requirement for a pass.

Other Information
The classes will involve a mixture of lectures, student presentations and dicussion of assignments. Students will be required to prepare for classes. This will involved a mixture of reading, writing and preparation for presentation. On completion of the course, the student will have developed a portfolio of material. A potenitial supervisor may ask to see this material as part of the discussion around initiating a research project.

Academic Integrity
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Performance Impairment
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Student Concerns and Complaints
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Application for Extension
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Review of Grade
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University Regulations
Your attention is drawn to the following regulations and policies, which are published in the University Calendar:

• Assessment Regulations 2005
• Student Discipline Regulations 2008
• Computer Systems Regulations 2005
• Policy on the Use of Māori for Assessment
• Ethical Conduct in Human Research and Related Activities Regulations 2008
• Student Research Regulations 2008