Page 47 - 22-23_Postgraduate_Prospectus

ENGLISH

STUDY PLAN & MODULE DESCRIPTIONS (Applicable to students who
participate in the dual PhD degree programme jointly offered by Macao
Polytechnic University and University of Bologna)

Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)
Table I: Compulsory Modules

COMP8121 Research Methodology and Ethics 3 45 hrs ---
The module will teach the practical research, transferable skills and ethics applicable to

research in computing and information technologies (IT). It provides broad coverage of
issues and topics related to applied and original IT research, including research
philosophies and methodologies, research design, research ethics, and techniques
pertaining to computing and analysis applicable in IT research. It also covers risk
management and various project management skills as well as essential ethics in the
area of computing.
COMP8122 Selected Topics in Big Data and 3 45 hrs ---
Smart Society

In this module, students will undertake in-depth explorations of selected topics about
the interrelation between Big Data, information science, economy, cyberculture,
media, policies and other information-related phenomena in a society driven by smart
applications, with a particular focus on the local context. Upon completing the module,
students will be able to identify and access the interdisciplinary issues in various socio-
technical environments with respect to smart applications, and to situate studies of
technological innovation in a broad social and Region-specific context.
COMP8123 Advanced Topics in Computer 3 45 hrs ---
Applied Technology
This module covers cutting-edge technologies, enabling technologies, and emerging
issues pertaining to building computing systems that meet the needs of the society.
Topics are interdisciplinary, examining the intersection of artificial intelligence, data
science, the Internet of things, human-centered computing, engineering
infrastructure, and information management. Emphasis is placed on data science and
the Internet of things, such as the large-scale extraction and the utilization of
information from smart things in cloud-based computing systems. Upon completing
the module, students may conduct advanced research and develop innovative
applications using advanced computing systems.
COMP8124 Research Topics --- --- ---

This module is to build up the essentials and foundations specifically for the PhD
research topics. According to the personal study plan set for the PhD research, the
student must conduct relevant academic studies and activities in the fields of
information and communication technology and engineering, fulfilling the
requirements of Macao Polytechnic University and Alma Mater Studiorum —
Università di Bologna.

42