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Research Seminar in Computer Science

Title
Research Seminar in Computer Science
Semester
E2022
Master programme in
Computer Science
Type of activity

Course

Teaching language
English
Study regulation

Read about the Master Programme and find the Study Regulations at ruc.dk

REGISTRATION AND STUDY ADMINISTRATIVE
Registration

Sign up for study activities at STADS Online Student Service within the announced registration period, as you can see on the Study administration homepage. When signing up for study activities, please be aware of potential conflicts between study activities or exam dates. The planning of activities at Roskilde University is based on the recommended study programs which do not overlap. However, if you choose optional courses and/or study plans that goes beyond the recommended study programs, an overlap of lectures or exam dates may occur depending on which courses you choose.

Number of participants
ECTS
5
Responsible for the activity
Head of study
Henrik Bulskov (bulskov@ruc.dk)
Teachers
Study administration
IMT Studyadministration (imt-studyadministration@ruc.dk)
Exam code(s)
U60062
ACADEMIC CONTENT
Overall objective

The course is designed to prepare the students for their subsequent master’s thesis in Computer Science. The course enables the students to describe a specific area of specialization and prepare a draft of the research question within the subject area. During the course, the students will find and select key, relevant peer-reviewed research publications within the subject area.

Detailed description of content

The course is designed to prepare the students for their subsequent master’s thesis in Computer Science.

The course enables the students to describe a specific area of specialization and prepare a draft of the research question within the subject area. During the course, the students will find and select key, relevant peer-reviewed research publications within the subject area.

Course material and Reading list

Selected articles and lecture notes that will be made available on the course Moodle page.

Overall plan and expected work effort

The course will have a total workload of 135 hours with

  • 40 hours of lectures and exercises,

  • 70 hours of preparation over the course period and

  • 25 hours for the exam and preparation before the course.

Format
Evaluation and feedback

Evaluation form to be filled out (anonymously) plus open discussion on the last course day.

Programme
ASSESSMENT
Overall learning outcomes

After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of a selected specialized computer science area based on the highest levels of international research.

  • work independently on research-based questions in the field of computer science.

  • take responsibility for one’s own professional development and specialization in the field of computer science.

  • communicate research-based knowledge and understanding of computer science and discuss professional computer science-related research questions on a scientific basis with both colleagues and non-specialists.

  • work with IT issues both independently and in teams and be able to become proficient in new computer science subject areas in a systematic and critical way and independently take responsibility for one’s own professional development and specialization.

Form of examination
Individual oral exam based on a written product..

The character limit of the written product is maximum 48.000 characters, including spaces.
The character limits include the cover, table of contents, bibliography, figures and other illustrations, but exclude any appendices.

Time allowed for exam including time used for assessment: 20 minutes.
The assessment is an overall assessment of the written product(s) and the subsequent oral examination.

Permitted support and preparation materials for the oral exam: All.

Assessment: 7-point grading scale.
Moderation: Internal co-assessor.
Form of Re-examination
Samme som ordinær eksamen / same form as ordinary exam
Type of examination in special cases
Examination and assessment criteria

The exam will be conducted as a dialogue.

In the exam, each student has a total of 20 minutes, which includes presentation, questions, grading and feedback. It is therefore recommended that the student use a maximum og 10 slides in the submission and exam.

Exam code(s)
Exam code(s) : U60062
Last changed 01/06/2022

lecture list:

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Tuesday 13-09-2022 12:15 - 13-09-2022 16:00 in week 37
Research Seminar in Computer Science (DAT)

Tuesday 20-09-2022 12:15 - 20-09-2022 16:00 in week 38
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Tuesday 27-09-2022 12:15 - 27-09-2022 16:00 in week 39
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Tuesday 04-10-2022 12:15 - 04-10-2022 16:00 in week 40
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Tuesday 11-10-2022 12:15 - 11-10-2022 16:00 in week 41
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Tuesday 18-10-2022 12:15 - 18-10-2022 16:00 in week 42
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Tuesday 25-10-2022 12:15 - 25-10-2022 16:00 in week 43
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Tuesday 01-11-2022 12:15 - 01-11-2022 16:00 in week 44
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Tuesday 15-11-2022 12:15 - 15-11-2022 16:00 in week 46
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Tuesday 22-11-2022 12:15 - 22-11-2022 16:00 in week 47
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Wednesday 04-01-2023 10:00 - 04-01-2023 10:00 in week 01
Research Seminar in Computer Science - Hand-in (DAT)

Monday 16-01-2023 08:15 - Tuesday 17-01-2023 18:00 in week 03
Research Seminar in Computer Science - Oral examination (DAT)

Wednesday 22-02-2023 10:00 - 22-02-2023 10:00 in week 08
Research Seminar in Computer Science - Reexam - Hand-in (DAT)

Monday 27-02-2023 08:15 - 27-02-2023 18:00 in week 09
Research Seminar in Computer Science - Oral reexamination (DAT)