Course

1. Orientation – Introduction to research areas, dissertation guidelines, awareness of research tools
2. Topic Finalization – Selection of project domain and finalization of dissertation title
3. Research Platforms – Usage of Google Scholar, ResearchGate, citation management tools
4. Literature Survey – Techniques and strategies for conducting an effective literature review
5. Review Paper – Review paper analysis, understanding structure, and presentation
6. Gap Identification – Identification of research gaps and novelty in the chosen domain
7. Review Preparation – Preparation and presentation for Review I
8. Problem Definition – Formulation of problem statement, objectives, and research questions
9. Research Methodology – Quantitative, qualitative, and experimental research methods
10. Ethics – Research ethics, plagiarism issues, data privacy, and responsible research practices
11. System Analysis – Requirement analysis, functional and non-functional modeling
12. System Design – UML diagrams, OOAD / SSAD design approaches
13. Feasibility Study – Technical, economic, and operational feasibility analysis
14. Documentation – Dissertation report structure, formatting, and standard guidelines
15. Final Review – Preparation for Review II and submission of documentation

Course Description

Dissertation Phase I introduces students to research-oriented project work with emphasis on problem identification, literature survey, research methodology, system analysis, feasibility study, and ethical research practices. The course prepares students to conceptualize, plan, and design a substantial research-based computing project, laying a strong foundation for implementation and evaluation in Phase II.

Course Objectives

• Identify relevant research problems in emerging computing domains
• Conduct a systematic and critical review of research literature
• Apply appropriate research methodologies and ethical practices
• Analyze system requirements and design suitable solution frameworks
• Prepare feasibility studies and structured research documentation

Course Outcomes (COs)

CO-PO Mapping