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Syllabus:

Degree Project: Master of Science (two years) in Computing Science, 30 credits

The course is discontinued

Swedish name: Examensarbete för masterexamen i datavetenskap
This syllabus is valid: 2009-08-31 valid to 2009-09-06 (newer version of the syllabus exists)
Course code: 5DV079
Credit points: 30
Education level: Second cycle
Main Field of Study and progress level: Computing Science: Second cycle, contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (120 credits)
Grading scale: Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Responsible department: Department of Computing Science

Contents

During the course the student will develope her/his abilty to specify, plan, accomplish and present an individual project. The student should apply her/his knowledge from previous education in the project work and deepen her/his knowledge in at least one field of computing science (in-depth study). The in-depth study should provide some insight in research and development in computing science. The results must be presented both orally as well as in a written report. Part 1. Individual project work (28 ECTS-credits) The individual project work should be carried out within a research project at the University or within a development project in the IT-industry. The project work must consist of general problem solving techniques and lead to a deeper understanding of the subject. Moreover, the project must not consist of coding work only. The in-depth study must be related to current scientific trends. Part 2. Presentation (2 ECTS-credits) Apart from the previously mentioned written report, the Master's degree candidates have to present their work orally (in the form of a Thesis defence). Moreover, the student must act as an opponent in a fellow student's presentation, both for the written report and during the oral presentation. English will be the primary language.

Required Knowledge

The Master's Thesis Project should be done during the last semester as part of the education of the Master's Degree with Major in Computing Science. To be admitted you must hold a Bachelor's Degree and courses in Computing Science at the advanced level corresponding to 30 ECTS-credits or equivalent. Depending on the direction of the Degree Project some extra prerequisites might be needed. English proficiency equivalent to IELTS Academic Training –minimum score 5.0 with no individual score below 4.5 (tests taken before January 2005 not admissible) or TOEFL – minimum score 500 on paper based test and not below 4.0 on the TWE, alternatively 173 on computer based test with iBT61 is also required (or equivalent knowledge) as well as basic entrance requirements for higher studies in Swedish language proficiency if the course is taught in Swedish.

Literature

The literature list is not available through the web. Please contact the faculty.