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CS551M: INFORMATICS PROJECT (2026-2027)

Last modified: 14 Oct 2026 16:17


Course Overview

Consists of a supervised project that provides experience of investigating a real problem in computing science, or a computing application/technology. Presenting the results obtained is an integral part of the investigation.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 5
Term Second Term Credit Points 60 credits (30 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Matthew Collinson

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Programme Level 5
  • Any Undergraduate Programme
  • Master of Engineering in Computing Science

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Consists of a supervised project that provides experience of investigating a real problem in computing science, or a computing application/technology. Presenting the results obtained is an integral part of the investigation.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 21st September 2026 for Term 1 and Full Year courses and 8th January 2027 for Term 2 courses.

Summative Assessments

Project Report/Dissertation

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
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40 pages (equivalent to 13,600 words; 340 words per page).

A report containing critical self-evaluation and lessons learned from the project process.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralEvaluateAbility to evaluate and plan for handling both project risks and commercial risks
ReflectionEvaluateAbility to critically self-evaluate with regard to the project conduct and process.

Formative Assessment

Poster Presentation

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Project Plan, Summary or Abstract

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Reflective Report

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Assessment Weeks 40 Feedback Weeks 43

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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ReflectionEvaluateAbility to critically self-evaluate with regard to the project conduct and process.

Oral Presentation: Individual

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Resit Assessments

Resubmission of failed elements

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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ReflectionEvaluateAbility to critically self-evaluate with regard to the project conduct and process.
ProceduralEvaluateAbility to evaluate and plan for handling both project risks and commercial risks

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