Course - Research Project Planning - IMT4205
Research Project Planning
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About the course
Course content
- Problem description and choice of methods
- Identifying, collecting and structuring published research results relevant for the project. Use of library resources
- Project planning and risk assessment.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: -Possesses specialized insight and good understanding of the research frontier in a selected part of the topic covered by the Master Programme. -Is able to apply the knowledge and understanding from the topics covered by the Master Programme to new and unfamiliar settings.
Skills: -Is able to handle theoretical issues, and solve complex practical problems, independently in the area covered by the Master Programme. -Is able to use relevant and suitable methods when carrying out research and development activities in the area covered by the Master Programme. -Is able to critically review relevant literature when solving new or complex problems and is able to integrate the findings into the proposed solution. -Is able to plan and complete an independent and limited research or development project with guidance and in adherence to research ethics. - is able to demonstrate critical thinking especially in problem statement and planning. Evaluate the fellow student reports and provide the feedback.
General competence: -An understanding of academic writing style and documentation structure. -The ability to formulate a research problem and research questions. -An understanding of ethical issues in research.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) addressed by this course
The Research Planning course should meet the following UN SD goals: Goal 9, target 9.5 - Enhance scientific research, upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries- --- Since students will working on developing the protocols/algorithms for various information security problems such as critical infrastructure, biometrics, forensics, systems security, information security management etc. The knowledge gained by executing the research projects will equip the students to improve the quality of research and development in their countries of origin to a higher level. Since this course offers a wide variety of master thesis topics, it is expected to meet the several UN SD goals such as: Goal 4, 5, 9 and 11.
Learning methods and activities
-Lectures / seminars (campus Gjøvik)
-Assignments and mandatory exercises
-Supervision
The seminars in Autumn semester only, Spring semester self-study.
Further on evaluation
Forms of assessment:
- Submitted report is graded as Pass/Fail
- Failed/grade improvement: Students can signup for the course during next semester and submit the revised version of the report for grading.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Information Security (MIS)
Information Security (MISD)
Information Security (MISEB)
Recommended previous knowledge
Admission to the master programme in Information Security (MIS/MISD, MISEB) is required.
Required previous knowledge
IMT4110 Scientific Methodology and Communication or IMT4192 Research and Scientific Methods in HCI or IMT4421 Scientific Methodology
Course materials
- Horine, Greg. Absolute beginner's guide to project management. Pearson Education, 2009.
- Portny, Stanley E. Project management for dummies. John Wiley & Sons, 2010.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| IMT4601 | 5 sp | Autumn 2017 |
| IMT4885 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2017 |
| MACS4000 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
Subject areas
- Computer Science
- Information Security
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
- Erik Hjelmås
- Erjon Zoto
- Hilde Bakke
- Lars Stefan Axelsson
- Patrick Adrianus Bours
- Slobodan Petrovic
- Stewart James Kowalski
- Sule Yildirim-Yayilgan
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Information Security and Communication Technology