Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

The module adds to knowledge obtained in CSIT7 and CSIT8 project and course modules. A course module from CSIT9 is followed simultaneously with project work.

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Purpose:
The student should gain insight into a current research problem in computer science and be able to communicate this problem so that the student can make the thesis on this basis.

Reason:
University educations are research-based educations. On the master programmes, all students must achieve in-depth insight into current research issues and methods.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• demonstrate in-depth knowledge and overview of a current problem within the research area of computer science.

Skills

• use and reason about relevant concepts and techniques within the discipline
• use and create theories within the discipline in the formulation and analysis of a problem within the research area
• communicate a current computer science problem as well as the related concepts in the framework of the research area

Competences

• apply concepts and reasoning within the discipline to formulate and analyse a current open challenge within the research area

Type of instruction

Project work, including:
• formulation and analysis of a problem in the research area
• reasoned reflection on solving this problem

Extent and expected workload

It is expected that the student uses 30 hours per ECTS, which for this activity means 600 hours

Exam

Exams

Name of exam	Pre-Specialisation in Computer Science
Type of exam	Oral exam based on a project
ECTS	20
Assessment	7-point grading scale
Type of grading	External examination
Criteria of assessment	Are stated in the Joint Programme Regulations

Additional information

Contact: The Study board for Computer Science at cs-sn@cs.aau.dk or 9940 8854