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COMP7900 – Research Frontiers in Computing 1
2023 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Mehmet Orgun
Lecturer
Zhenguo Shi
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MRes
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit is designed to engage students with current research in computing. It will introduce students to a number of the current open research questions across the range of the broad discipline. It is the first of a pair of such units, with the second appearing in the second year of the MRes program. This unit addresses research across the breadth of the discipline, while the second unit will focus on more particular issues related to the student's project area.
Activities may include such things as seminar attendance, directed reading of research papers, the discussion and critiquing of research topics and introduction to new practical techniques with preparatory reading, hands-on experience and a final report. Presentation of a seminar and a written report based on the topics examined are required for completion of this unit. |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Demonstrate an understanding of research being done in the Department of Computing
- ULO2: Summarize the state of art in selected disciplines of Computing
- ULO3: Interpret and apply the principles of ethical conduct in selected disciplines of Computing
- ULO4: Write a critical overview of a research topic
- ULO5: Present a research topic orally
General Assessment Information
Late submissions will not be accepted without an approved Special Consideration request. Assessments submitted after the due date will receive a mark of zero.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discussion sessions | 30% | No | Weeks 4, 6, 11 |
| Presentation 1 | 10% | No | Week 9 |
| Final Report 1 | 25% | No | Week 9 |
| Presentation 2 | 10% | No | Week 13 |
| Final report 2 | 25% | No | Week 13 |
Discussion sessions
Assessment Type 1: Summary
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Weeks 4, 6, 11
Weighting: 30%
After each staff seminar and in the following week there is going to be a discussion session in the class. The discussion will be based on summary reports, written by the students, of very recent papers on a topic relevant to each seminar. So, the students will submit three summary reports in total. Each summary report will be 1-2 pages long, and will be worth 5% with the remaining 5% coming from active participation in each discussion session.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of research being done in the Department of Computing
- Summarize the state of art in selected disciplines of Computing
- Interpret and apply the principles of ethical conduct in selected disciplines of Computing
Presentation 1
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 9
Weighting: 10%
The presentation of the first report in the class. The presentation should be around 10 minutes long plus 5 minutes for question time.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of research being done in the Department of Computing
- Summarize the state of art in selected disciplines of Computing
- Interpret and apply the principles of ethical conduct in selected disciplines of Computing
- Present a research topic orally
Final Report 1
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Week 9
Weighting: 25%
For a chosen topic, a student is required to submit a report of approximately 1500-2000 words
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of research being done in the Department of Computing
- Summarize the state of art in selected disciplines of Computing
- Interpret and apply the principles of ethical conduct in selected disciplines of Computing
- Write a critical overview of a research topic
Presentation 2
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 10%
The presentation of the second report in the class. The presentation should be around 10 minutes long plus 5 minutes for question time.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of research being done in the Department of Computing
- Summarize the state of art in selected disciplines of Computing
- Interpret and apply the principles of ethical conduct in selected disciplines of Computing
- Present a research topic orally
Final report 2
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 25%
For a chosen topic, a student is required to submit a report of approximately 1500-2000 words
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of research being done in the Department of Computing
- Summarize the state of art in selected disciplines of Computing
- Interpret and apply the principles of ethical conduct in selected disciplines of Computing
- Write a critical overview of a research topic
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Lectures
A 2 hour Lecture would be delivered each week on campus. Students are highly encouraged to ask questions from the Lecturer(s) in a bid to clarify anything they might not be sure of. Students are also encouraged to engage in active discussion via the General Discussion Forum on iLearn.
Assignments
Assignments would be made available on iLearn and would submitted online via Turnitin.
Methods of Communication
We will communicate with you via your Macquarie University's Email or through Announcements on iLearn.
COVID Information
For the latest information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please refer to the Coronavirus infection page on the Macquarie University's website, https://www.mq.edu.au/about/coronavirus-faqs. Remember to check this page regularly in case the information and requirements change during the Semester. If there are any changes to this Unit in relation to COVID, these will be communicated via iLearn.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Complaints Resolution Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
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Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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Unit information based on version 2023.01R of the Handbook