Course code: INF-3983

Capstone Project in Computer Science

Campus Tromsø
Semester / Year Spring 2027
Level Høyere grads nivå
Credits 20

About the course

The course is reserved for students on the Computer Sciences - master 5-year (programme), all tracks, and is not available as a singular or elective course to any other category of students.

One semester project for Computer Sciences - master 5-year (programme). The professional content will depend on the profile of the diploma papers, which is carried out in the last semester. Contact the Department of Computer Science during the 8th semester if a project paper is desired. The project has to be approved by the Department Council according to an application form along with a project description. Ordinary registration to the exam via Studentweb.

Objectives of the course

The student can apply and combine their achieved knowledge and skills at the level of an independent study or practical task in computer science. Moreover, the student can combine information from literature and any results of their own work to write a capstone project on a given topic in computer science.

Teaching methods

Individual guidance and supervision according to agreement and of one semester duration. Maximum workload for the supervisor is 20 hours, you will receive supervision within these limits.

Language of instruction and examination

The capstone project has to be written in Norwegian or English.

Schedule

The schedules are normally finalized and published well in advance of the start of the semester, often a few weeks beforehand. This gives students the opportunity to organize their studies and prepare for upcoming activities.

It is recommended to check the schedule regularly, as changes may occur.

Examination

Exams
Assignment Duration: 1 Semesters Grade:
Passed / Not Passed

Everything you need to know about before, during, and after the exam; registration, absence, appeals, and diplomas: UiT Exams homepage

More info about the assignment

The exam is comprised of submission of the project paper within a given deadline. The deadline for submission is normally June 1st in the spring semester and December 15th in fall semester. If the submission date falls on a holiday or a weekend, the submission date is postponed to the first working day after the deadlines.

Re-sit examination

Only if a capstone project is graded "Not passed" (fail) may the project be resubmitted in revised form.

Previous years and semesters

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