This course is a one-semester course for developing a novel computer science and engineering solution to a research problem to be carried out individually or by a small team of undergraduate students under the guidance of a faculty member. The course includes one term duration research project involving focused literature survey, creative problem solving, prototyping as appropriate, experimental and/or theoretical analysis, presentation and paper writing.

The purpose of the guided research is for students to further explore an area of interest she/he may have just scratched the surface of during one of the core courses.

The objective of the course is to provide a medium for undergraduate students who want to take part in research projects and gain research experience. At the end of the course, the students will gain:

- experience on conducting research

- ability to work as a part of research group

- experience on academic paper writing and presentation