| Course code | CSCI8012 |
| Course title | Thesis Research 論文研究 |
| Course description | In this course, a student is required to meet with his/her supervisor regularly who provides necessary guidance and supervision to write up a thesis and monitors the student’s academic progress. 本科要求學生定期與為完成畢業論文提供必要指導和監督的導師會面來查看學生學習上的進展。 |
| Unit(s) | 12 |
| Course level | Postgraduate |
| Semester | 1 and 2 |
| Grading basis | Graded |
| Grade Descriptors | A/A-: EXCELLENT – exceptionally good performance and far exceeding expectation in all or most of the course learning outcomes; demonstration of superior understanding of the subject matter, the ability to analyze problems and apply extensive knowledge, and skillful use of concepts and materials to derive proper solutions. B+/B/B-: GOOD – good performance in all course learning outcomes and exceeding expectation in some of them; demonstration of good understanding of the subject matter and the ability to use proper concepts and materials to solve most of the problems encountered. C+/C/C-: FAIR – adequate performance and meeting expectation in all course learning outcomes; demonstration of adequate understanding of the subject matter and the ability to solve simple problems. D+/D: MARGINAL – performance barely meets the expectation in the essential course learning outcomes; demonstration of partial understanding of the subject matter and the ability to solve simple problems. F: FAILURE – performance does not meet the expectation in the essential course learning outcomes; demonstration of serious deficiencies and the need to retake the course. |
| Learning outcomes | At the end of the course of studies, students will have acquired the ability to 1. Acquire the technique to conduct literature study. 2. Analyze research works with logical and critical thinking. 3. Acquire the basic knowledge of related research areas. 4. Identify emergent new problems in related research areas. 5. Solve new problems in related research areas. 6. Identify potential directions of development in related research areas. 7. Write up scientific reports and papers in research. 8. Conduct good presentation on scientific research. |
| Assessment | Lab reports：50% Presentation：50% |
| Recommended Reading List | Papers and books on related research topics. |