About the course

The purpose of the course is for the student to further develop knowledge, understanding, and skills needed to work with problems in the field of computer science in a scientific way. This includes the ability to independently plan, perform and present a project that represents a contribution to current research in the area. The student's knowledge of research methodology shall also be applied in the choice of scientific method and thesis writing.

This course is offered as part of a programme:

Computer Science: Applied Data Science, Master's Program (Two-Year)

Course content

Syllabus spring 2024

Earlier syllabuses

Entry requirements and selection

Entry requirements

  1. Bachelor of Science in computer science or related subjects.
  2. At least 15 credits in programming.
  3. At least 7.5 credits in mathematics.
  4. Knowledge equivalent to English 6 at Swedish upper secondary level.
  5. At least 45 credits completed in the main area of study within the master programme, Computer Science: Applied Data Science including the course Research Methods of Computer Science and Fundamental Computational Theory

Course literature

  • Dawson, Christian (2009). Projects in computing and information systems. A student’s guide, 2nd edition. Addison Wesley
  • Oates, B.J. (2005). Researching Information Systems and Computing. Sage Publications, UK
  • Zobel, J. (2004). Writing for Computer Science – The art of effective communication, 2nd edition. Springer, UK
  • Individual literature is selected by the student in consultation with the supervisor

Course evaluation

The University provides students who are taking or have completed a course with the opportunity to share their experiences of and opinions about the course in the form of a course evaluation that is arranged by the University. The University compiles the course evaluations and notifies the results and any decisions regarding actions brought about by the course evaluations. The results shall be kept available for the students. (HF 1:14).

Contact

For more information about the education:

tsstudent@mau.se

This education is provided by

Faculty of Technology and Society

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Department of Computer Science and Media Technology

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