CYB 4983 units400 LevelSecond Semester

Final Year Project II

B.Sc. Cybersecurity, University of Uyo

CYB 498 (Final Year Project II) is a 3-unit, 400 Level course taught in the Second Semester at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

A continuation of CYB 497: completing the research methodology, statistical data analysis, prototype/simulation development, and the formal written report (chapters four and five), submitted for final grading with an oral defence before the external examiner.

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Course outline

  1. 01Continuation of CYB 497: research methodology and data analysis using statistical tools
  2. 02Performance evaluation of the research/development work
  3. 03Standard documentation of the project and referencing style
  4. 04Programming of the prototype or simulation model, where required
  5. 05Plagiarism and grammar checks
  6. 06Chapters four and five of the formal written report, approved by the supervisor
  7. 07PowerPoint presentation skills
  8. 08Oral defence of the project in the final examination before the external examiner

Recommended textbooks

  • Writing for Computer Science — Justin Zobel

    3rd ed. — final check of writing quality before submission

  • How to Write a Better Thesis — Evans, Gruba & Zobel

    4th ed. — practical guidance at the final write-up stage

How to pass CYB 498

  • Do not submit on the deadline — submit at least 48 hours early; technical problems are common
  • Have at least two people proofread your thesis before submission
  • For the viva, prepare a 10-minute verbal summary of your project and its contribution
  • Know your own work deeply enough to answer "why did you not use X approach?" for every major decision

CYB 498 — questions and answers

What is CYB 498 at the University of Uyo?
CYB 498 (Final Year Project II) is a 3-unit, 400 Level course taught in the Second Semester at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. A continuation of CYB 497: completing the research methodology, statistical data analysis, prototype/simulation development, and the formal written report (chapters four and five), submitted for final grading with an oral defence before the external examiner.
What topics are covered in CYB 498?
The CYB 498 outline covers 8 topics: Continuation of CYB 497: research methodology and data analysis using statistical tools; Performance evaluation of the research/development work; Standard documentation of the project and referencing style; Programming of the prototype or simulation model, where required; Plagiarism and grammar checks; Chapters four and five of the formal written report, approved by the supervisor; PowerPoint presentation skills; Oral defence of the project in the final examination before the external examiner.
What textbooks are recommended for CYB 498?
Recommended reading for CYB 498: Writing for Computer Science by Justin Zobel; How to Write a Better Thesis by Evans, Gruba & Zobel.
How do I pass CYB 498?
Do not submit on the deadline — submit at least 48 hours early; technical problems are common Have at least two people proofread your thesis before submission For the viva, prepare a 10-minute verbal summary of your project and its contribution Know your own work deeply enough to answer "why did you not use X approach?" for every major decision
Where can I find CYB 498 lecture notes and past questions?
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