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Projects are a major component of virtually all undergraduate and postgraduate computing
and information science courses within universities. They require students to
draw on a number of separate but highly important skills: surveying literature, report
writing, developing and documenting software, presentational skills, time management,
project management skills and so on.
This course is structured in a chronological fashion so that the main stages through
which projects progress are discussed in sequence. It is split into the following
four main parts:
1. Background. This part provides a general introduction to projects, the different
degree structures that are in place and the stakeholders involved. It also provides a useful
introduction to research in the context of computing projects.
2. Setting your project's foundation. This part covers the skills you will need during
the initial stages of your computing project. It covers topics such as how to choose a
project, how to write a project proposal and how to plan your project.
3. Conducting your project. This part covers the skills you will need while you are
actually working on your project - from doing your literature survey to managing your
time and any information and data that you collect, as well as how to liaise effectively
with your supervisor. It also includes a chapter on software development for those
undertaking projects of this nature.
4. Presenting your project. The final stage of your project is to present it as a written
report and, possibly, an oral presentation. This section will cover the skills you will need
to present your project in the best light and to the best of your abilities.

The course will be held in English language.
Furthermore, a good knowledge of at least one programming
language and environment is strongly advised.