Part II Programme of Study 1. Research Area(s) in which research students will be admitted to: |
- Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence - Information Security - Multimedia Computing - Distributed Mobile Computing and Wireless Networking - Applied Algorithms - Data Science and Knowledge Management - Systems, Software Engineering and Internet Applications - Evolutionary Computation - Creative Media |
2. Programme Core Courses: |
Core courses for PhD students (5 credits) for 2018 cohort or before: |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units | Remarks |
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CS8692 | Comprehensive Studies in Selected Topics in Computer Science | 3 | For CS PhD students only | CS8695 | Research In Computer Science | 2 | For CS PhD students only |
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Core courses for PhD students (9 credits) for 2019 cohort and thereafter: |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units | Remarks |
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CS5487 | Machine Learning: Principles and Practice | 3 | # Special Remarks | CS5489 | Machine Learning: Algorithms and Applications | 3 | # Special Remarks | CS6382 | Algorithm Analysis and Game Theory | 3 | @ Special Remarks | CS6491 | Topics in Optimization and its Applications in Computer Science | 3 | @ Special Remarks | CS8692 | Comprehensive Studies in Selected Topics in Computer Science | 3 | For CS PhD students only |
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# Special Remarks: Students have to choose one course from either CS5487 or CS5489 to fulfil Programme Core requirements with the approval from their supervisor. The remaining one can be selected to fulfil Programme Elective requirements.
@ Special Remarks:
Students have to choose one course from either CS6382 or CS6491 to fulfil Programme Core requirements with the approval from their supervisor. The remaining one can be selected to fulfil Programme Elective requirements. |
3. Research Methodology and Ethics Course(s) for PhD students (2 credits) for 2019 cohort and thereafter: |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units | Remarks |
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CS8695 | Research In Computer Science | 2 | For CS students only |
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4. Programme Electives:
Electives for PhD Students for 2018 cohort or before (9 Credits): Electives for PhD Students for 2019 cohort and thereafter (3 Credits): Please refer to the updated list of approved courses for research students posted in the SGS website. |
5. Other Requirements: Please provide a general description OR fill in additional rows in the following table, as appropriate. |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units | Remarks |
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SG8001 | Teaching Students: First Steps | 1 | | - | Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) programme | - | An online training course on research integrity. Compulsory for RPg students who admitted in 2018/19 and thereafter. To be completed in the first year of study. Details are available in SGS website. |
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6. Qualifying Examination (for PhD students for 2019 cohort and thereafter): PhD students are required to take and pass a qualifying examination within 10-24 months (full-time) or 20-48 months (part-time) after commencement of PhD studies. The qualifying examination aims to test students’ knowledge of major subject area of their research disciplines and assess their readiness to conduct research in their specific research discipline. The qualifying examination shall consist of written examination. A maximum of two attempts will be allowed. Those who fail the qualifying examination after two attempts will be recommended for termination of study. |
7. Qualifying/Annual Report Submission: Qualifying Report Students are required to submit a qualifying report (typed and in English) within the specified periods as follows: Full-time students: within 6-12 months from commencement of study Part-time students: within 9-18 months from commencement of study The qualifying report should include a survey of the relevant literature, an identification of a specific research topic, the research methodology and a discussion of the possible outcomes. The qualifying report shall be assessed by the respective qualifying panels. Assessment will include a compulsory oral examination and other examination as may be required by the qualifying panel. Annual Progress Report Students who have been confirmed as qualified for their studies are required to submit a progress report (typed and in English) on an annual basis until they have submitted the final version of their theses for assessment. |
8. Thesis: The thesis should present the results of research investigation, give evidence of a sound understanding of the area of study, its context and applicability, make a contribution to knowledge, and make a substantial original contribution to knowledge in the subject area of computer science and digital media. |
9. Additional Notes: Nil |