The course content may vary from course offering to course offering. Examples of topics are statistical methods for program verification and theory of parallel and distributed systems.
DD2552 Seminars on Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Languages and Formal Methods 7.5 credits
This is an advanced course in programming languages and formal methods within theoretical computer science with varying content. The course is given every second year (alternating with DD2452 Formal Methods and DD2542 Seminars on Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms and Complexity). The general idea is to cover some area of active research in theoretical computer science. The seminars are often based on research or survey papers in that area, and/or on lecture notes from other advanced courses, since the material might be so recent that there are no good textbooks.
Information per course offering
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus DD2552 (Autumn 2021–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus DD2552 (Autumn 2021–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student shall be able to
- discuss advanced concepts within the area of the course
- attack problems within the area of the course actively, both through own work and through search of relevant information
- assimilate and present the essential contents of scientific articles within the area of the course.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Completed courses in
- discrete mathematics equivalent to SF1688
- programming equivalent to DD1337 programming
- algorithms and data structures equivalent to DD1338.
Active participation in a course offering where the final examination is not yet reported in LADOK is considered equivalent to completion of the course.
Registering for a course is counted as active participation. The term 'final examination' encompasses both the regular examination and the first re-examination.
Recommended prerequisites
The course is open to anyone, but the main target audience are advanced Master's students and doctoral students in computer science.
Although the formal prerequisites are quite limited, course participants will need mathematical maturity and a willingness to learn new stuff. It should be noted that this will be a somewhat demanding course. (But hopefully even more fun!)
Equipment
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Literature
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- ÖVN1 - Exercises, 7.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Computer Science and Engineering
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Karl Palmskog (palmskog@kth.se)
Supplementary information
This course is usually given every second year (odd years) in period 1. The language of tuition is English.