Courses & Units
ICT Research Dissertation B KIT703
Introduction
This unit is part of the research specialisation. Students undertake research work under the supervision of a member of academic staff on a topic approved by the School and produce a thesis document that reports and discusses the findings from this research and also give a formal presentation of their work.
Summary
| Unit name | ICT Research Dissertation B |
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| Unit code | KIT703 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology |
| Discipline | Information & Communication Technology |
| Coordinator | Doctor Lawrence Sambrooks |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
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Learning Outcomes
- Select, adapt and apply research methodologies, tools, and techniques to conduct and manage an independent ICT-related research project
- Evaluate research outcomes to answer research questions
- Document and communicate the research techniques used to generate research results, and defend a research approach, in an oral presentation and written thesis
Fee Information
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Requisites
Prerequisites
KIT702Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On-campus enrolments in Hobart and Launceston: Presentation seminar: a seminar in which you present your research to peers and academics and answer audience questions. |
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| Assessment | Presentation (10%)|Progress report (15%)|Thesis (75%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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