Human Robot Interaction

UNIVERSITYOF HERTFORDSHIRE School of Engineering and Computer Science Page 1of 3 COURSEWORK ASSIGNMENT Module Title: Advanced Research topics in Computer Science Module Code: 7COM1084 Assignment Title: Report Individual Assignment Tutor :Clive Chandler Internal Moderator :Dr Volker Steuber Penalties for Late Submissions  Late submission of any item of coursework for each day or part thereof (or for hard copy submission only, working day or part thereof) for up to five days after the published deadline, coursework relating to modules at Levels 0, 4, 5, 6submitted late (including deferred coursework, but with the exception of referred coursework), will have the numeric grade reduced by 10 grade points until or unless the numeric grade reaches or is40. Where the numeric grade awarded for the assessment is less than 40, no lateness penalty will be applied.  Late submission of referred coursework will automatically be awarded agrade of zero (0).  Coursework (including deferred coursework) submitted later than five days (five working days in the case of hard copy submission) after the published deadline will be awarded agrade of zero (0).  Where genuine serious adverse circumstances apply, you may apply for an extension to the hand-in date, provided the extension isrequested areasonable period in advance of the deadline. Please refer to your student handbook for details about the grading schemes used by the School when assessing your work. Guidance on assessment will also be given in the Module Guide. Guidance on avoiding academic assessment offences such as plagiarism and collusion isgiven at this URL: http://www.studynet.herts.ac.uk/ptl/common/LIS.nsf/lis/citing_menu ASSIGNMENT BRIEF This Assignment assesses the following module Learning Outcomes (Take these from the module DMD): Knowledge and understanding: 1. Have aconceptual understanding of how established techniques of research are used to create and extend existing knowledge in computer science. 2. Be able to identify aresearch problem from synthesizing problem definitions from relevant literature. 3. Demonstrate originality in proposing alternative solutions within achosen area. Skills and attributes 1. Critically evaluate research literature and identify research problems to solve 2. Demonstrate ability to propose alternative approaches for future work in achosen area. UNIVERSITYOF HERTFORDSHIRE School of Engineering and Computer Science Page 2of 3 3. Communicate research knowledge effectively in scholarly manner. Assignment Brief: Please see attached pages below Submission Requirements: The complete portfolio should be uploaded to the canvas site for this module by 17.00 on Friday 7thMay 2021. This assignment isworth 70 % of the overall assessment for this module. Marks awarded for: Appropriate format structure and grammar. Clarity of writing. 20% Appropriate use of citations and references. 10% Demonstration of understanding of the research areas and literature. 25% Demonstration of ability to identify research questions. 20% Demonstration of ability to identify and evaluate research methods. 25% Anote to the Students: 1. For undergraduate modules, ascore above 40% represent apass performance at honours level. 2. For postgraduate modules, ascore of 50% or above represents apass mark. 3. Modules may have several components of assessment and may require apass in all elements. For further details, please consult the relevant Module Guide or ask the Module Leader. Typical (hours) required by the student(s) to complete the assignment: 10 hours Date Work handed out: 23/4/2021 Date Work to be handed in: 7/5/2021 Target Date for the return of the marked assignment: 21/5/21 Type of Feedback to be given for this assignment: Written UNIVERSITYOF HERTFORDSHIRE School of Engineering and Computer Science Page 3of 3 7COM1084: Advanced Research Topics in Computer Science Portfolio Coursework. Contribution to overall marks 70% Due Monday 7thMay 2021 by 17.00. To be uploaded to the module canvas site. This assignment is individual you should complete iton your own. Details of the assignment The assignment consists of a1,000 word report on the topic “Future areas of research in Computer Science ”i.e. 1. Title page showing the Module code, your name and student number 2. A report discussing future areas of research in computer science. So far in the course there have been 8research areas.  Human Robot Interaction  Human Robot Interaction and the Robot House  AI  Data Science  Cyber Security  Biometric Emotional Analytics Your report must contain adiscussion of at least One Other/New area of future research as well as a short review (50 words) of 2of the topics covered. The reports should follow this format. 1. Title/research subject area 2. Research area: A brief description of the area (around 200 words) 3. Relation to Computer Science in general: What other areas in Computer Science and Science in general does the area relate to? 4. Research questions and methods: Identify asignificant research question in the area. What methods could be used to investigate this question. Evaluate the effectiveness of these methods. (around 600 words) All work should be supported by citations and adequate references. Assessment criteria Appropriate format structure and grammar. Clarity of writing. 20% Appropriate use of citations and references. 10% Demonstration of understanding of the research areas and literature. 25% Demonstration of ability to identify research questions. 20% Demonstration of ability to identify and evaluate research methods. 25%