OVERVIEW

The course consists of an individual in-depth project on a topic agreed upon with a faculty member of the degree programme. The project may address theoretical, methodological, technological, experimental, or applied aspects related to the areas covered by the programme. The activity includes the autonomous study of the assigned topic, the possible analysis of literature or existing solutions, the development of an individual contribution, and the presentation of the results obtained.

Office hours for students by appointment, to be arranged with the faculty member responsible for the project.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The teaching unit aims to provide an in-depth exploration of an advanced topic consistent with the MSc in Computer Science curriculum, enabling students to make informed decisions about their future academic and professional path.
At the end of the course, students will be able to: understand the fundamental concepts of the selected topic;
critically analyze the relevant foundational literature; apply the acquired knowledge to the development of a simple project or to the in-depth study of a specific problem; present the results of their work in a clear and well-structured manner.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

UNDERSTAND the topic or problem addressed by the individual project;

UNDERSTAND the scientific, methodological, technological, or application context of the project;

ANALYZE relevant material, documentation, tools, methods, or existing solutions related to the assigned topic;

APPLY the knowledge and skills acquired during the degree programme to develop an individual study, solution, analysis, experiment, or evaluation, depending on the nature of the project;

CRITICALLY EVALUATE the results obtained, highlighting limitations, strengths, and possible future developments;

PRODUCE a report, written document, or other material agreed upon with the supervisor, clearly describing the work carried out and the results achieved;

COMMUNICATE clearly and effectively the topic addressed, the method followed, and the results obtained.

PREREQUISITES

Basic knowledge and skills related to the courses already attended within the degree programme. Any specific prerequisites will be defined by the supervisor according to the topic of the assigned project.

TEACHING METHODS

The activity is mainly carried out independently by the student under the supervision of the faculty member. Periodic meetings are planned to monitor, discuss, and review the work. No lectures are scheduled.

Students who hold valid certificates relating to Specific Learning Difficulties (SLD), disabilities or other educational needs are invited to contact the lecturer and the school’s disability liaison officer at the start of the course to agree on any teaching arrangements which, whilst respecting the course objectives, take into account individual learning styles. 

The contact details for the university’s disability liaison officer are available at the following link: https://unige.it/commissioni/comitatoperlinclusionedeglistudenticondisabilita. 

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The programme is specific to each assigned project and is agreed upon with the supervising faculty member. In general, the activity may include: definition of the topic, study of bibliographic or technical material, analysis of the problem or context, possible design and implementation of a solution, possible experimental or evaluation activity, preparation of the final document, and discussion of the results.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

The bibliography is specific to each assigned project and is agreed upon with the supervising faculty member. It may include textbooks, scientific papers, technical documentation, standards, software tools, datasets, or other material relevant to the topic addressed.

LESSONS

LESSONS START

No lectures are scheduled. The activity may start after the project has been assigned and agreed upon with the supervising faculty member.

https://easyacademy.unige.it/portalestudenti/index.php?view=easycourse&_lang=it&include=corso

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral exam, possibly based on the discussion of a report, written document, prototype, experimental results, or other material produced during the project, according to what has been agreed upon with the supervisor.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The main learning outcomes will be assessed through the work carried out during the project, periodic meetings with the supervisor, and the final oral discussion.

The assessment will consider the student’s ability to understand and analyse the assigned topic, autonomy in carrying out the activity, methodological correctness, quality of the results obtained, and ability to communicate them clearly and effectively.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Operational details, schedule, possible intermediate and final deliverables, and specific assessment criteria will be agreed upon with the supervising faculty member according to the nature of the assigned project.

Students with valid certifications for Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) may request accommodations for exams at least 7 days prior to the exam date by filling out the “accommodation request form” (available via online services at https://modulionline.unige.it/richiesta-adattamenti# no-back), which will be automatically forwarded by the system to the instructor in charge of the course and to the faculty liaison for students with disabilities and SLDs in their School/Department. 

The student will receive a copy of their request.