The aim of this course to give an introduction to complexity theory, present an overview of some of the most important research results and discuss some of the open-ended questions that are studied intensive in the area today.
FDD3445 Complexity Theory 7.5 credits
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About course offering
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Spring 2024 Start 16 Jan 2024 programme students
Target group
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P3 (7.5 hp)Duration
16 Jan 2024
15 Mar 2024
Pace of study
50%
Form of study
Normal Daytime
Language of instruction
English
Course location
KTH Campus
Number of places
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Planned modular schedule
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Spring 2024 Start 16 Jan 2024 programme students
Application code
61037
Contact
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student should be able to:
- Define and justify basic concepts within complexity theory and explain how they stick together.
- Describe some of the most important results within modern complexity theory.
- Use established tools and methods within complexity theory to prove basic theorems and independently solve problems that can be tackled with these methods.
- Present complexity theoretical arguments with mathematical stringency orally and in writing.
- Read and understand a research article in the area of complexity theory and show reading comprehension by giving an oral presentation of the article.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
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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
P, F
Examination
- EXA1 - Examination, 7.5 credits, grading scale: P, 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.
Other requirements for final grade
Written assignments and oral presentation.
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.
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Education cycle
Third cycle
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