Key facts
UNE unit code: COSC400
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- Year Long Honours - Period 1 - On Campus
- Year Long Honours - Period 1 - Online
- Year Long Honours - Period 2 - On Campus
- Year Long Honours - Period 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 48
Unit information
Undertaking an honours year gives you a real sense of what life as an academic is like. It can be a bridge between undergraduate and postgraduate studies, and gives a clear signal to future employers that your research, critical thinking, and communication skills are at an advanced level.
Guided by our experienced academic staff, you will choose a research topic that is relevant to your strengths and interests.
Your honours involves preparation of a thesis, which forms a major part of the program, as well as four coursework units completed/chosen in consultation with your supervisor(s).
In order to facilitate scheduling, we ask that you approach a potential supervisor in the Computer Science discipline to arrange a project of interest.
UNE's Computer Science honours provides you with opportunities to hone specialised discipline knowledge, fostering your development as a skilled research professional.
Offerings
For further information about UNE's teaching periods, please go to Principal Dates.
Teaching period | Mode/location |
---|---|
Year Long Honours - Period 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
Year Long Honours - Period 1 | Online |
Year Long Honours - Period 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
Year Long Honours - Period 2 | Online |
Year Long Honours - Period 3 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
Year Long Honours - Period 3 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills to identify, interpret and analyse stakeholder needs, establish priorities and the goals, constraints and uncertainties of the system (social, cultural, environmental, business etc), using systems thinking, while recognising ethical implications of professional practice;
- apply advanced problem-solving, design and decision-making methodologies to develop components, systems and/or processes to complex problems to meet specified requirements, including creative approaches to synthesise alternative solutions, concepts and procedures, while demonstrating advanced information skills and research methods;
- demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills to apply abstraction, mathematics and discipline fundamentals to analysis, design and operation, using appropriate computer software, laboratory equipment and other devices, ensuring model applicability, accuracy and limitations;
- communicate and coordinate proficiently by listening, speaking, reading and writing advanced English for professional practice, working as an effective member or leader of diverse teams, using tools and practices of formal project management;
- manage own time and processes effectively by prioritising competing demands to achieve personal and team goals, with regular review of personal performance as a primary means of managing continuing professional development; and
- demonstrate knowledge of research principles and methods to conduct a research investigation by: critically analysing a challenging complex or multi-faceted problem; identifying research questions; designing and planning a project; selecting and applying practical and/or theoretical techniques or tools to address a research question; and analysing, interpreting and critically evaluating research findings.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Assessment 1 | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Coursework Units. Program design includes four coursework units as agreed by his/her supervisor. |
Assessment 2 | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Thesis. No. Words: up to 20,000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
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