ENS490 Graduation Project
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Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Özge Büyükdağlı
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
The Graduation Project is a capstone course in the final year of the first study cycle program, designed to integrate and apply the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the studies. Students work individually or in groups under the supervision of a course coordinator and a project supervisor. Project topics are selected from a faculty-issued list or proposed by students in coordination with the supervisor and may be based on ongoing research, development projects, or industry collaboration. The course is structured in defined stages, each evaluated according to criteria specified in the course syllabus and FENS Graduation Project Handbook.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
The FENS Graduation Project Handbook
Additional Literature
Additional resources provided by the project supervisor(s)Teaching Methods
Regular consultations with project supervisor(s)
Teamwork and collaborative problem-solving
Presentation and defense of project outcomes
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
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| 1 | Project Initiation | |
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Topic selection, team formation, proposal submission, initial supervisor meeting
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| 2 | Project Design & Planning | |
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Problem definition, objectives, background study, methodology selection, project planning
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| 3 | Project Design & Planning | |
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Problem definition, objectives, background study, methodology selection, project planning
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| 4 | System Analysis | |
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Requirement analysis, data collection/preparation, model or system analysis
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| 5 | System Analysis | |
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Requirement analysis, data collection/preparation, model or system analysis
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| 6 | System Analysis | |
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Requirement analysis, data collection/preparation, model or system analysis
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| 7 | System Analysis | |
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Requirement analysis, data collection/preparation, model or system analysis
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| 8 | Midterm Presentation | |
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Midterm presentation and progress evaluation by the Project Committee
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| 9 | Implementation | |
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Technical development, modelling, experimentation, or system implementation
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| 10 | Implementation | |
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Technical development, modelling, experimentation, or system implementation
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| 11 | Implementation | |
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Technical development, modelling, experimentation, or system implementation
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| 12 | Implementation | |
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Technical development, modelling, experimentation, or system implementation
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| 13 | Implementation | |
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Technical development, modelling, experimentation, or system implementation
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| 14 | Verification & Validation | |
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Testing, performance analysis, validation against acceptance criteria
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| 15 | Finalization & Assessment | |
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Final report preparation, poster presentation at the FENS Graduation Projects Exhibition 2026, submission
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Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
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| ENS490.1 | Course | Friday 18:00 - 20:50 | A F1.24 - Amphitheater I | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
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| Monday | 15:00 - 17:00 | A F1.8 | |
| Tuesday | 12:00 - 17:00 | A F1.8 | |
| Wednesday | 15:00 - 17:00 | A F1.8 |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Presentation (evaluated by the committee)
AI: Consult InstructorAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
Technical work, Engagement, Reports (evaluated by the supervisor)
AI: Consult InstructorAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
Midterm Presentation (evaluated by the committee)
AI: Consult InstructorAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
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| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 6 ECTS credit course corresponds to 150 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Engagement, weekly meetings
30 hours ⏳ (15 week × 2 h)
Technical work
45 hours ⏳ (15 week × 3 h)
Research
24 hours ⏳ (8 week × 3 h)
Presentation Preparations
21 hours ⏳ (3 week × 7 h)
Documentation, Report Preparation
30 hours ⏳ (15 week × 2 h)
150 Total Workload Hours
6 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [ENS490] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
Syllabus Last Updated on Feb 02, 2026 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
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| ENS490 | Graduation Project | 0 | 4 | 6 | regular meetings with the project supervisor | |||||
| Prerequisite | Last Semester | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Özge Büyükdağlı | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Monday: 15:00-17:00 Tuesday: 12:00-17:00 Wednesday: 15:00-17:00 |
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| obuyukdagli@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Assistant E-mail | |||||||||
| Course Objectives | The Graduation Project is a capstone course in the final year of the first study cycle program, designed to integrate and apply the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the studies. Students work individually or in groups under the supervision of a course coordinator and a project supervisor. Project topics are selected from a faculty-issued list or proposed by students in coordination with the supervisor and may be based on ongoing research, development projects, or industry collaboration. The course is structured in defined stages, each evaluated according to criteria specified in the course syllabus and FENS Graduation Project Handbook. | |||||||||
| Textbook | The FENS Graduation Project Handbook | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Regular consultations with project supervisor(s). Teamwork and collaborative problem-solving. Presentation and defense of project outcomes. | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Hybrid / blended | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Project Initiation | |||||||||
| Week 2 | Project Design & Planning | |||||||||
| Week 3 | Project Design & Planning | |||||||||
| Week 4 | System Analysis | |||||||||
| Week 5 | System Analysis | |||||||||
| Week 6 | System Analysis | |||||||||
| Week 7 | System Analysis | |||||||||
| Week 8 | Midterm Presentation | |||||||||
| Week 9 | Implementation | |||||||||
| Week 10 | Implementation | |||||||||
| Week 11 | Implementation | |||||||||
| Week 12 | Implementation | |||||||||
| Week 13 | Implementation | |||||||||
| Week 14 | Verification & Validation | |||||||||
| Week 15 | Finalization & Assessment | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Presentation (evaluated by the committee) | 1 | 20 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Consult Instructor | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Technical work, Engagement, Reports (evaluated by the supervisor) | 1 | 70 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Consult Instructor | |
| Midterm Presentation (evaluated by the committee) | 1 | 10 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Consult Instructor | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Engagement, weekly meetings | 2 | 15 | 30 | Technical work | 3 | 15 | 45 | |||
| Research | 3 | 8 | 24 | Presentation Preparations | 7 | 3 | 21 | |||
| Documentation, Report Preparation | 2 | 15 | 30 | |||||||
| Total Workload Hours = | 150 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 24/02/2026 | |||||||||