Research Methodology | Makerere University Courses

Instructor:

Aminah Zawedde, Brian Muchake

Course Venue:

Lecture Theatre LLT 4A

CIT Block B

LLT 4A

College of Computing and Information Sciences

Course Code:

BIT 1205 / BIT 2207

Course Credit Units:

Year of Last Revision:

2009

Semester:

Semester 2

Year of Study:

Year 1

College:

College of Computing and Information Sciences

School:

School of Computing and Informatics Technology (CIT)

Department:

Information Technology

Course Discipline:

Research`

Course Description & Objectives:

The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with types of scientific research relevant for anyone working in the field of computer science. It will enable students to develop capacity to conduct small, simple research projects while at the university. Aims: The aims of the course are to provide the student with:

Enable students become competent in understanding the research process.
Provide skills that will enable students undertake independent research using a variety of appropriate methods, using primary and secondary data, as well as qualitative and quantitative techniques.
Provide students with skills to produce a research proposal.
Highlight ethical research practices to students.

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this course unit, the students will be:

Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas to conduct research;
Able to contribute in an entrepreneurial and innovative way within their business, workplace or community in the field of research;
Able to operate effectively and ethically in conducting research in groups / teams;
Adaptable and manage change to handle different research situations according to different contexts and;
Become aware of research and research methodology in subsequent years of study.

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