Course syllabus for Project in computer science

Course syllabus adopted 2024-01-29 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameDatavetenskapligt projekt
  • CodeDAT085
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerMPALG
  • Education cycleSecond-cycle
  • Main field of studyComputer Science and Engineering, Software Engineering
  • DepartmentCOMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 02116
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0107 Project 7.5 c
Grading: TH		7.5 c0 c0 c0 c0 c0 c

    Examiner

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    Course round 2

    • Teaching language English
    • Application code 02127
    • Open for exchange studentsNo
    • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

    Credit distribution

    0107 Project 7.5 c
    Grading: TH    		0 c7.5 c0 c0 c0 c0 c

      Examiner

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      Course round 3

      • Teaching language English
      • Application code 02126
      • Open for exchange studentsNo
      • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

      Credit distribution

      0107 Project 7.5 c
      Grading: TH      		0 c0 c7.5 c0 c0 c0 c

        Examiner

        Course round 4

        • Teaching language English
        • Application code 02117
        • Open for exchange studentsNo
        • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

        Credit distribution

        0107 Project 7.5 c
        Grading: TH        		0 c0 c0 c7.5 c0 c0 c

        In programmes

        Examiner

        Eligibility

        General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)
        Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

        Specific entry requirements

        English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)
        Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

        Course specific prerequisites

        To apply for the course, the student must have arranged a teacher who is willing to supervise the project. The student should have taken courses needed for the topic chosen, as judged appropriate by the supervisor. A written project proposal must be approved by a course examiner prior to course registration.

        Aim

        In this course the students do a project in limited time. The subject can be freely chosen within computer science and engineering, and suggested by the students themselves or by potential supervisors. The project shall be on a nontrivial level. The project can be done in small groups, with the understanding that all group members contribute substantially, or individually.  A final report must be delivered and also presented orally. Contents, depth and clarity will count.

        Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

        • work on a complex task which has a clear goal but in general no predefined result,
        • integrate knowledge from disparate fields if appropriate,
        • apply and strengthen various skills, such as
          • problem recognition and problem solving
          • modelling av problem
          • application and adaptation of textbook methods
          • independent literature investigation
          • implementation of software and use of existing software packages
          • testing av mjukvara
          • drawing conclusions from experimental results.
        • plan the steps of a complex work, set up intermediate goals and keep the project running, come to realistic estimates of resources and achievable results, revise goals and develop work-arounds if necessary,
        • communicate and present the results efficiently, both in writing and orally
        • document the work in such a way that others can build on it later on.

        Content

        The subject can be freely chosen within the area of computer science and engineering. The project can either suggested by the students themselves or by a potential supervisor. Collaborations with industry may be allowed but the project needs to clearly cover a research topic.

        Organisation

        The project is preferably taken individually but exceptionally can be undertaken in groups of (max 2) students, with the understanding that everyone contributes substantially, or individually. 
        The project can be conducted at any time but shall be finished within one study period. 
        Students have to find a supervisor by themselves. 
        After a discussion about the project between the student and the supervisor, the supervisor needs to submit (via email) a short (1 page) project proposal to the examiner, including the details (name and email) of the student.
        There are no scheduled course activities, but the students with their supervisor decide on the working plan.

        Literature

        Chosen depending on the subject.

        Examination including compulsory elements

        Written report and an oral presentation. Grading is based on the quality of the written report, in particular, scientific depth, technical skill, correctness and clarity. The supervisor will recommend a final grade for the project for approval by the course examiner. 

        The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.