Postgraduate Course: Quantum Informatics Individual Project (INFR11273)
Course Outline
| School | School of Informatics |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 60 |
ECTS Credits | 30 |
| Summary | This course comprises the third term of the CDT in Quantum Informatics training programme. Students work on an individual research project, developing a research proposal for years 2-4 of their PhD studies. |
| Course description |
Guided by a supervisor, the student performs individual research on a delineated topic, writes a report on their findings, and develops a research proposal for years 2-4 of their PhD studies. It is assessed via a brief report, which forms the basis for the first year review.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | Only available to students on the CDT in Quantum Informatics. |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain their project and surrounding topics
- Reflect on working on research individually
- Propose a coherent research direction for their further PhD studies
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Research and enquiry: problem-solving, critical/analytical thinking, handling ambiguity, knowledge integration
Personal effectiveness: planning and organizing, flexibility and change management
Personal responsibility and autonomy: independent learning, self-awareness and reflection, creativity, decision-making
Communication: verbal and written communication |
| Keywords | CDT,Quantum Informatics,Project |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Christiaan Heunen
Tel: (0131 6)50 2865
Email: Chris.Heunen@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | |
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