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Research Project (Computer Science)

Course
2018-2019

Admission requirements

Not applicable.

Description

A research project deals with research and innovation. The research conducted in a research project is part of the research focus of the institute. It can involve e.g., writing a survey article covering the latest developments in a field, extending or improving an algorithm and conducting systematic empirical tests, or theoretical work such as analyzing an algorithm or proving a theorem. The student needs to write a scientific report explaining the results of the research project. The research project is executed under the supervision of a research staff member at LIACS. Research project topics are provided within the master class, as well as by directly speaking with individual supervisors.

Objectives

By means of a research project, the student learns to:

  • study and understand scientific literature reflecting the latest developments in a specific field of research,

  • make an independent analysis of scientific problems,

  • interrelate and integrate various areas of the specific field of research,

  • write a scientific report/article about the results of his/her analysis of a particular field of research or topic of interest in that field, and

  • propose own modifications of existing methods or algorithms or own research ideas based on his/her analysis.

Timetable

The most recent timetable can be found on the students' website.

Mode of instruction

  • Writing a scientific essay/project report.

Course Load

Hours of Study: 504
Practical work/Research: 384
Report writing: 120

Assessment method

The final mark is determined by the scientific essay/project report.

Reading list

Not applicable.

Registration

Not applicable.

Website

There is no specific website for the research project. Potential topics can be found on the website of the Master class.