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Study year 2

The following courses are part of study year two.

The course application codes and study periods are valid for the academic year 2018/2019. For other academic years, different application codes and study periods may apply

General Courses

Students from CTFYS or CINTE who miss the equivalent courses in previous degree are also required to take:

- DD2350 Algorithms, Data Structures and Complexity 9,5 credits or DD2352 Algorithms and Complexity 7.5 cr.
- SF1662 Discrete Mathematics 7,5 cr, SF1610 Discrete Mathematics, 7,5 cr. or SF1679 Discrete Mathematics 7.5 cr.

The course ID2200 Operating system 6 hp is compulsory for students from the engineering programme in Computer Science, who started 2011 or earlier.

The course Sustainability and Media Technology 7.5 credits is compulsory for studenter from the engineering programme in Media Technology.

The course IK2218 Protocols and Principles of the Internet. should be replaced by an elective course, of at least 6 cr. for students from CINTE.

Mandatory courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2300 Program Integrating Course in Computer ScienceOne credit each academic year2.0 credits0.20.30.20.3
DA231X Degree Project in Computer Science and Engineering, Second Cycle30.0 credits15.015.0

Specialisations

Track, Cognitive Systems (CSCS)

Courses (CSCS)

The student choose one of the subtrack:

1) Vision and robotics

2) Conversational system

Compulsory courses, subtrack Vision and Robotics:

DD2423 Image Analysis and Computer Vision, 7.5 credits

DD2424 Deep Learning in Data Science, 7.5 credits

DD2425 Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 9.0 credits

Compulsory courses, subtrack Conversational system:

DT2140 Multimodal Interaction and Interfaces, 7.5 credits

DT2150 Project in Cognitive Systems, 9 credits

At least one of:

DT2118 Speech and Speaker Recognition 7,5 credits

DT2112 Speech technology 7,5 credits

Subject to changes.

Conditionally elective courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2425 Robotics and Autonomous SystemsCompulsory for the subtrack Vision and robotics9.0 credits3.55.5
DD2423 Image Analysis and Computer VisionCompulsory for the subtrack Vision and robotics7.5 credits7.5
DT2140 Multimodal Interaction and InterfacesCompulsory for the subtrack Conversational systems7.5 credits7.5
DT2150 Project in Cognitive SystemsCompulsory for the subtrack Conversational systems7.5 credits7.5
DT2112 Speech TechnologyConditionally elective for the subtrack Conversational systems7.5 credits7.5
DD2424 Deep Learning in Data ScienceCompulsory for the subtrack Vision and robotics7.5 credits7.5
DT2119 Speech and Speaker RecognitionConditionally elective for the subtrack Conversational systems7.5 credits7.5

Recommended courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2429 Computational Photography6.0 credits6.0
DD2437 Artificial Neural Networks and Deep Architectures7.5 credits7.5
DM2350 Human Perception for Information Technology7.5 credits7.5
SF2940 Probability Theory7.5 credits7.5
DD2418 Language Engineering6.0 credits6.0
DD2434 Machine Learning, Advanced Course7.5 credits7.5
DD2447 Statistical Methods in Applied Computer Science6.0 credits6.0
DT1130 Spectral Transforms7.5 credits7.5
DT2410 Audio Technology7.5 credits7.5
EL2320 Applied Estimation7.5 credits7.5
DD2438 Artificial Intelligence and Multi Agent Systems15.0 credits7.08.0
DD2476 Search Engines and Information Retrieval Systems9.0 credits6.03.0
EQ2341 Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning7.5 credits7.5
SF1861 Optimization6.0 credits6.0

Track, Data Science (CSDA)

Courses (CSDA)

One of the subtracks must be chosen.

1. Machine Learning

2. Natural languages processing

3. Bioinformatics

Compulsory courses, subtrack Machine Learning

DD2424 Deep Learning in Data Science, 7.5 credits

DD2434 Machine Learning, Advanced Course, 7.5 credits

Compulsory courses, subtrack Natural Language Processing

DD2476 Search Engines and Information Retrieval Systems, 9.0 credits

DD2418 Language Engineering, 6.0 credits

Compulsory courses, subtrack Bioinformatics

SF2940 Probability Theory 7.5 credits

DD2404 Applied Bioinformatics, 7.5 credits

Mandatory courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2430 Project Course in Data Science7.5 credits3.54.0

Conditionally elective courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
SF2940 Probability TheoryCompulsory for the subtrack Bioinformatics7.5 credits7.5
DD2404 Applied BioinformaticsCompulsory for the subtrack Bioinformatics7.5 credits7.5
DD2418 Language EngineeringCompulsory for the subtrack Natural Language Processing6.0 credits6.0
DD2434 Machine Learning, Advanced CourseCompulsory for the subtrack Machine learning7.5 credits7.5
DD2476 Search Engines and Information Retrieval SystemsCompulsory for the subtrack Natural Language Processing9.0 credits6.03.0
DD2424 Deep Learning in Data ScienceCompulsory for the subtrack Machine learning7.5 credits7.5

Recommended courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2257 Visualization7.5 credits7.5
DD2429 Computational Photography6.0 credits6.0
DD2425 Robotics and Autonomous Systems9.0 credits3.55.5
DD2423 Image Analysis and Computer Vision7.5 credits7.5
DD2447 Statistical Methods in Applied Computer Science6.0 credits6.0
EL2320 Applied Estimation7.5 credits7.5
DH2320 Introduction to Visualization and Computer Graphics6.0 credits6.0
DH2321 Information Visualization6.0 credits6.0
DT2112 Speech Technology7.5 credits7.5
DD2438 Artificial Intelligence and Multi Agent Systems15.0 credits7.08.0
DT2119 Speech and Speaker Recognition7.5 credits7.5
SF1861 Optimization6.0 credits6.0

Track, Interaction Design (CSID)

Courses (CSID)

At least 15 credits from the conditionally elective courses must be taken.

Subject to changes.

Conditionally elective courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DH2413 Advanced Graphics and Interaction9.0 credits3.06.0
DH2632 Human-Computer Interaction, Research Seminars3.0 credits1.51.5
DM2630 User Experience Design and Evaluation9.0 credits4.54.5
DH2408 Evaluation Methods in Human-Computer Interaction6.0 credits6.0
DT2140 Multimodal Interaction and Interfaces7.5 credits7.5
DH2321 Information Visualization6.0 credits6.0
DH2400 Physical Interaction Design and Realization7.5 credits7.5
DH2642 Interaction Programming and the Dynamic Web7.5 credits4.53.0

Recommended courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DM2518 Mobile Development with Web Technologies7.5 credits7.5

Track, Scientific Computing (CSSC)

Courses (CSSC)

Conditionally elective courses (One of the three courses must be taken):

DD2437 Artificial Neural Networks and Deep Architectures7.5 credits

DD2257 Visualization, 7.5 credits

DD2365 Advanced computation in fluid mechanics, 7.5 credits

Subject to changes.

Mandatory courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2444 Project Course in Scientific Computing7.5 credits7.5

Conditionally elective courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2257 Visualization7.5 credits7.5
DD2437 Artificial Neural Networks and Deep Architectures7.5 credits7.5
DD2365 Advanced Computation in Fluid Mechanics7.5 credits7.5

Recommended courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2443 Parallel and Distributed Computing7.5 credits7.5
EL2820 Modelling of Dynamical Systems7.5 credits7.5
SF2561 The Finite Element Method7.5 credits7.5
DD2435 Mathematical Modelling of Biological Systems9.0 credits6.03.0
SF2565 Program Construction in C++ for Scientific Computing7.5 credits3.54.0
BB2280 Molecular Modeling7.5 credits7.5
DD2421 Machine Learning7.5 credits7.5
DH2320 Introduction to Visualization and Computer Graphics6.0 credits6.0
DT2212 Music Acoustics7.5 credits7.5
HL2008 Simulation Methods in Medical Engineering7.5 credits7.5
DD2402 Advanced Individual Course in Computational Biology6.0 credits3.03.0
DD2401 Neuroscience7.5 credits7.5

Track, Software Technology (CSST)

Courses (CSST)

One of the following subtracks must be choosen:

  1. Computer Security
  2. Programming languages
  3. Software Engineering

Subtrack Computer Security

Compulsory courses

DD2448 Foundations of Cryptography 7,5 hp

DD2497 Project course in system security, 7,5 hp

Conditionally elective courses (one of the courses must be chosen)

DD2460 Software Safety and Security, 7.5 credits

DD2496 Privacy-Enhancing Technologies, 7.5 credits

Subtrack Programming languages:

Compulsory courses:

DD2481 Principles of Programming Languages, 7.5 credits

DD2488 Compiler Construction, 9 credits

Conditionally elective courses (at least one must be chosen):

DD2457 Program Semantics and Analysis 6,0 hp

DD2372 Automata and Languages, 6,0 credits

Subtrack Software Engineering

Compulsory courses

DD2459 Software Reliability, 7.5 credits

DD2487 Large-scale Software Development, 7,5 hp

At least one of:

DD2460 Software Safety and Security, 7.5 credits

DD2481 Principles of Programming Languages, 7.5 credits

Conditionally elective courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2443 Parallel and Distributed ComputingConditionally elective for the subtrack Programming languages7.5 credits7.5
DD2496 Privacy Enhancing TechnologiesConditionally elective for the subtrack Computer Security7.5 credits7.5
DD2488 Compiler ConstructionCompulsory for the subtrack Programming languages9.0 credits4.54.5
DD2487 Large-Scale Software DevelopmentCompulsory for the subtrack Software Engineering7.5 credits7.5
DD2497 Project course in System SecurityCompulsory for the subtrack Computer Security7.5 credits7.5
EP2510 Advanced Networked Systems SecurityComputer Security7.5 credits7.5
EP2520 Building Networked Systems SecurityComputer Security7.5 credits7.5
DD2448 Foundations of CryptographyCompulsory for the subtrack Computer Security7.5 credits3.04.5
DD2457 Program Semantics and AnalysisConditionally elective for the subtrack Programming languages6.0 credits6.0
DD2460 Software Safety and SecurityConditionally elective for the subtrack Computer Scurity; Conditionally elective for the subtrack Software Engineering7.5 credits7.5
DD2481 Principles of Programming LanguagesCompulsory for the subtrack Programming languages7.5 credits7.5

Recommended courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
EP2500 Networked Systems SecurityComputer Security7.5 credits7.5
DD1389 Internet Programming6.0 credits6.0
DD2421 Machine Learning7.5 credits7.5
ID1217 Concurrent Programming7.5 credits7.5
DD2458 Problem Solving and Programming under Pressure9.0 credits4.54.5
DD2476 Search Engines and Information Retrieval Systems9.0 credits6.03.0

Track, Theoretical Computer Science (CSTC)

Courses (CSTC)

One of the following subtracks must be choosen:

  1. Algorithms, Complexity and Cryptography
  2. Formal Methods and Semantics

Subtrack Algorithms, Complexity and Cryptography

Compulsory course:

DD2448 Foundations of Cryptography, 7.5 credits

At least one of:

DD2445 Complexity Theory, 7.5 credits

DD2442 Seminars on Theoretical Computer Science, 7.5 credits

Subtrack Formal Methods and Semantics:

Compulsory course:

DD2452 Formal Methods, 7.5 credits

At least one of:

DD2372 Automata and Languages, 6 credits

DD2442 Seminars on Theoretical Computer Science, 7.5 credits

DD2443 Parallel and Distributed Computing, 7.5 credits

DD2445 Complexity Theory, 7.5 credits

DD2448 Foundations of Cryptography, 7.5 credits

DD2457 Program Semantics and Analysis, 6 credits

DD2459 Software Reliability 7.5 credits

DD2460 Software Safety and Security, 7.5 credits

At least one of the following courses in Mathematics must be taken:

SF2713 Foundations of Analysis 7,5 hp

SF2741 Enumerative Combinatorics 7,5 hp

SF2729 Groups and Rings 7,5 hp

SF2723 Topics in Mathematics III 7,5 hp

SF2724 Topics in Mathematics IV 7,5 hp

SF2730 Topics in Mathematics V 7,5 hp

SF2940 Probability Theory 7,5 hp

SF2972 Game theory 7,5 hp

Recommended elective courses:

Courses in more or less every field of mathematics, e.g., combinatorics, analysis, probability theory, optimization, logic, group theory, algebra, etc

Mandatory courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2467 Individual Project in Theoretical Computer Science7.5 credits4.03.5

Conditionally elective courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2442 Seminars on Theoretical Computer ScienceConditionally elective for the subtrack Algorithms, Complexity and Cryptography; Conditionally elective for the subtrack Formal Methods and Semantics7.5 credits7.5
DD2443 Parallel and Distributed ComputingConditionally elective for the subtrack Formal Methods and Semantics7.5 credits7.5
DD2452 Formal MethodsCompulsory for the subtrack Formal Methods and Semantics7.5 credits7.5
SF2940 Probability TheoryConditionally elective course in Mathematics7.5 credits7.5
SF2741 Enumerative CombinatoricsConditionally elective course in Mathematics7.5 credits3.73.8
DD2459 Software ReliabilityConditionally elective for the subtrack Formal Methods and Semantics7.5 credits7.5
SF2972 Game TheoryConditionally elective course in Mathematics7.5 credits7.5
DD2448 Foundations of CryptographyCompulsory for the subtrack Algorithms, Complexity and Cryptography; Conditionally elective for the subtrack Formal Methods and Semantics7.5 credits3.04.5
SF2723 Topics in Mathematics IIIConditionally elective course in Mathematics7.5 credits3.73.8
DD2457 Program Semantics and AnalysisConditionally elective for the subtrack Formal Methods and Semantics6.0 credits6.0
DD2460 Software Safety and SecurityConditionally elective for the subtrack Formal Methods and Semantics7.5 credits7.5

Recommended courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2447 Statistical Methods in Applied Computer Science6.0 credits6.0
ID1217 Concurrent Programming7.5 credits7.5
DD2458 Problem Solving and Programming under Pressure9.0 credits4.54.5

Track, Visualization and Interactive Graphics (CSVG)

Courses (CSVG)

At least 18 credits must be taken from the conditionally elective courses.

Mandatory courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2470 Advanced Topics in Visualization and Computer Graphics6.0 credits6.0

Conditionally elective courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2257 Visualization7.5 credits7.5
DH2413 Advanced Graphics and Interaction9.0 credits3.06.0
DH2650 Computer Game Design6.0 credits6.0
DH2321 Information Visualization6.0 credits6.0
DH2323 Computer Graphics and Interaction6.0 credits6.0

Recommended courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2429 Computational Photography6.0 credits6.0
DM2350 Human Perception for Information Technology7.5 credits7.5
DD2423 Image Analysis and Computer Vision7.5 credits7.5
DD2356 Methods in High Performance Computing7.5 credits7.5
DD2424 Deep Learning in Data Science7.5 credits7.5