Final_Year_Project_vs_Thesis_Presentation.pptx

thesis and project explanation

1. Understanding Final Year Project vs Thesis Final year projects and theses are capstone experiences that demonstrate your academic and technical growth. - Both involve a written report and oral presentation to a committee. - They differ in scope, focus, and outcome. - This presentation helps you decide which is more suitable based on your goals.

2. Step 1 – Understand the Core Differences Thesis: - Larger in scope and more theoretical. - Involves deep literature review, research framework, hypotheses, and detailed analysis. - Aims to advance knowledge or address an academic problem.

3. Step 1 – Understand the Core Differences Project : - Practical and implementation-focused. - Involves creating a system or application to solve a real-world issue. - Contributions are through engineering a working solution.

4. What is a Thesis? A thesis is a scholarly investigation of a research question. Objective: Contribute new knowledge or offer deeper insights. Requires formal research methods and academic writing. Key Components: - Research problem or hypothesis - Comprehensive literature review - Methodology and data analysis - Conclusions linked to objectives

5. How to Conduct a Thesis? Steps: 1. Choose a Research Topic 2. Perform a Literature Review 3. Define Research Questions or Hypotheses 4. Design Methodology 5. Collect & Analyze Data 6. Interpret Results 7. Write & Defend the Thesis Tools: Python, R, LaTeX , SPSS, Jupyter Notebook

6. What is a Final Year Project? A project solves a specific problem through system or software development. Showcases your technical, design, and problem-solving abilities. Less theoretical but very industry-relevant. Key Components: - Problem statement - Design and implementation - Testing and validation - Documentation and demo

7. How to Conduct a Final Year Project? Steps: 1. Identify a Real-World Problem 2. Define Requirements 3. Design Architecture (e.g., UML, flowcharts) 4. Develop the Solution 5. Test & Debug the System 6. Write Documentation 7. Demo and Present the Project Tools: Python, Java, HTML/CSS, Node.js, React, MySQL, GitHub

8. Comparison Table Feature | Thesis | Project ----------------------|---------------------------------|------------------------------- Scope | Broad, theory-focused | Narrow, implementation-focused Output | Research paper/report | Software system or application Literature Review | Extensive | Basic to moderate Contribution | Academic knowledge | Practical solution Skills Emphasized | Analysis, research, writing | Coding, design, testing Career Path | Academic/Research/MS/PhD | Industry/Startups/Internships

9. Comparison Table Feature Thesis Project Scope Broad, theory-focused Narrow, implementation-focused Output Research paper/report Software system or application Literature Review Extensive Basic to moderate Contribution Academic knowledge Practical solution Skills Emphasized Analysis, research, writing Coding, design, testing Career Path Academic/Research/MS/PhD Industry/Startups/Internships

10. Applications of Project and Thesis Area Final Year Project Undergraduate Thesis Industry Use Real-world tools and systems R&D reference material Startups MVPs and demos Business models or market research Further Studies Showcases engineering skill Strong basis for MS/PhD admission Publishing Rare Often published in journals/conferences Hackathons/Competitions Common showcase material Sometimes used for idea development

11. Importance of Project and Thesis Shared Importance: - Develop skills and problem-solving abilities - Build documentation and presentation skills - Add value to your resume Project-Specific : - Helps secure jobs or internships - Demonstrates coding ability - Portfolio material Thesis-Specific : - Prepares for research - Builds critical thinking - May lead to publications

12. How to Choose Between Them? Ask Yourself: - Do I enjoy hands-on development or deep analysis? - Am I preparing for industry or graduate studies? - Am I strong in coding or research writing? - Do I have access to data, tools, or supervision? Choose Project: - If you want to build solutions for practical problems Choose Thesis: - If you're inclined toward theory and research

13. Area in Computer Science

14. University of Manitoba

15. Project Example Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning AI-based Medical Diagnosis Assistant using Deep Learning Fraud Detection System using Ensemble Learning AI Chatbot for Legal or Academic Consulting Machine Learning-based Stock Market Prediction System 🔐 Cybersecurity Intrusion Detection System using ML in Network Traffic Secure File Sharing Platform using Blockchain Technology Anti-Phishing Browser Extension with Real-time Detection Biometric-based Access Control System using Face Recognition 🌐 Web & Mobile Development Progressive Web App (PWA) for Disaster Management & Alerts Cross-platform App for Mental Health Tracking with AI Insights Real-time Collaborative Whiteboard using WebRTC & Firebase Decentralized E-Voting System using Smart Contracts ( Ethereum )

16. Thesis Example Artificial Intelligence & ML A Comparative Study of Explainability in Black-Box AI Models Deep Reinforcement Learning for Autonomous Drone Navigation Ethical Implications of AI in Clinical Decision Support Systems Transfer Learning for Low-Resource Language Translation Health Informatics Predictive Modeling for Patient Readmission Risk using EHR Data AI-Driven Clinical Pathway Optimization for Chronic Disease Management Federated Learning in Privacy-Preserving Medical Imaging Systems 🌐 Cybersecurity & Blockchain Formal Verification of Smart Contracts using Symbolic Execution A Framework for Blockchain -based Healthcare Data Management Quantum-Resistant Cryptographic Algorithms: A Simulation-Based Study

17. Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Emotion-aware User Interfaces for Assistive Technology Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Usability in Virtual Reality Environments Gamified Learning Interfaces for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Natural Language Processing Detecting Political Bias in News Using NLP and Transformer Architectures Multilingual Sentiment Analysis using Transfer and Few-shot Learning Disinformation Detection on Social Media using Graph Neural Networks

18. Final Thoughts – Your Academic Journey Both a project and a thesis are valuable. - They test knowledge, creativity, and discipline - Choose based on career goals and interests - Talk to your advisor early 📌 Reminder: Start early, choose wisely, and commit fully! Thank You! Questions & Discussion