CSC8199 : Project and Dissertation for MSc Cloud Computing
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Paul Ezhilchelvan
- Owning School: Computing
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 30 |
| Semester 3 Credit Value: | 60 |
| ECTS Credits: | 45.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The MSc course is strong on both theory and practice of distributed computing and hosting services on the cloud. The aim of this module is to provide ample scope for students to put the knowledge acquired in all the previous modules to work by carrying out a challenging project work on using clouds and cloud-based technologies.
Outline Of Syllabus
Students are expected to choose a project from a list offered by potential supervisors, who could be
from the School or from an Industry.
Suitable projects involve students in learning about some unfamiliar aspect of using cloud for hosting and managing applications and services, and applying what they've learned to a realistic problem. Students are expected to undertake a significant amount of research and/or programming as a part of their project.
Students are expected to provide an interim report after 10 weeks into the project, documenting their progress to date and future plans. At the end of the project, they would give a presentation about their project-work and hand in a substantial report.
The work accomplished is expected to advance the state of art and to lead to publications in good quality workshops and conferences.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 72 | 4:00 | 288:00 | Writing dissertation |
| Guided Independent Study | Project work | 99 | 6:00 | 594:00 | Undertaking project |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Dissertation/project related supervision | 18 | 1:00 | 18:00 | Supervisor meetings. via pip |
| Total | 900:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Students spend time with a supervisor for their project. Further practical work takes place during the private study hours.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 2 | M | 7 | Interim Report. Max 5 pages. |
| Dissertation | 3 | M | 85 | 16 pages excluding appendices |
| Prof skill assessmnt | 3 | M | 8 | Presentation slides and demonstration documentation |
Zero Weighted Pass/Fail Assessments
| Description | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Prof skill assessmnt | M | Ethics Form |
| Design/Creative proj | M | Demonstration of software |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The interim report provides a means of assessing the project aims, methodology and planning. The presentation and demonstration provide for an assessment of student’s skills at communicating work to a broader audience. The dissertation provides for an assessment of professional skills in research and development, analysis, and detailed technical communication.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CSC8199's Timetable