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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 2020/2021. For other academic years, different application codes and study periods may apply

General Courses

Students from CTFYS or CINTE, KTH, 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 CDATE, who started 2011 or earlier.

The course DM2573 Sustainability and Media Technology 7.5 credits is compulsory for studenter from CMETE.

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)

Prerequisits: SF1626 Mulitvariate Calculus, 7,5 credits (or equivalent).

The student should choose one of the subtrack with following mandatory courses:

  1. Vision and Robotics:
    DD2410, DD2423, DD2424.
  2. Conversational system:
    Conditionally elective courses: DT2112 och DT2119 (one must be chosen), and
    choose at least 7,5 credits from: DD2424, DD2437, DT2140, DD2418,
    in addition, read: DT2151 (replaces DT2150 from Autumn20).

Subject to changes.

Mandatory courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2300 Program Integrating Course in Computer Science2.0 credits0.20.30.20.3
DA231X Degree Project in Computer Science and Engineering, Second Cycle30.0 credits15.015.0

Conditionally elective courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2410 Introduction to RoboticsCompulsory for the subtrack Vision and robotics7.5 credits7.5
DD2437 Artificial Neural Networks and Deep ArchitecturesConditionally elective for the subtrack Conversational systems7.5 credits7.5
DD2423 Image Analysis and Computer VisionCompulsory for the subtrack Vision and robotics7.5 credits7.5
DT2140 Multimodal Interaction and InterfacesConditionally elective for the subtrack Conversational systems7.5 credits7.5
DT2151 Project in Conversational SystemsCompulsory for the subtrack Conversational systems7.5 credits7.5

Recommended courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
SF2940 Probability Theory7.5 credits7.5
DD2434 Machine Learning, Advanced Course7.5 credits7.5
DD2447 Statistical Methods in Applied Computer Science6.0 credits6.0
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
DD2418 Language Engineering6.0 credits6.0
SF1861 Optimization6.0 credits6.0
DT2410 Audio Technology7.5 credits

Track, Data Science (CSDA)

Courses (CSDA)

Prerequisits: SF1626 Multivariate Calculus, 7,5 credits (or equivalent).

One of the subtracks must be chosen:

1. Machine Learning:
   - Mandatory course: DD2424.
   - Conditionally elective courses (one of the courses must be chosen): DD2434, DD2437, DD2420.

2. Natural Language Processing:
    Mandatory courses: DD2476 and DD2418.

3. Bioinformatics:
    Mandatory course: SF2940.

Subject to changes.

Mandatory courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2430 Project Course in Data Science7.5 credits3.54.0
DD2300 Program Integrating Course in Computer Science2.0 credits0.20.30.20.3
DA231X Degree Project in Computer Science and Engineering, Second Cycle30.0 credits15.015.0

Conditionally elective courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2437 Artificial Neural Networks and Deep ArchitecturesConditionally elective for the subtrack Machine learning7.5 credits7.5
SF2940 Probability TheoryCompulsory for the subtrack Bioinformatics7.5 credits7.5
DD2434 Machine Learning, Advanced CourseConditionally elective for the subtrack Machine learning7.5 credits7.5

Recommended courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2257 Visualization7.5 credits7.5
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
SF1811 Optimization6.0 credits6.0
DD2419 Project Course in Robotics and Autonomous Systems9.0 credits4.54.5

Track, Interaction Design (CSID)

Courses (CSID)

At least 15 credits from the conditionally elective courses must be taken during study year 1-2.

Subject to changes.

Mandatory courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2300 Program Integrating Course in Computer Science2.0 credits0.20.30.20.3
DA231X Degree Project in Computer Science and Engineering, Second Cycle30.0 credits15.015.0

Conditionally elective courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DH2413 Advanced Graphics and Interaction9.0 credits3.06.0
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

Track, Scientific Computing (CSSC)

Courses (CSSC)

Prerequisits: SF1626 Multivariate Calculus, 7,5 credits.

Conditionally elective courses (one must be taken): DD2437, DD2257, DD2365.

Subject to changes.

Mandatory courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2300 Program Integrating Course in Computer Science2.0 credits0.20.30.20.3
DD2444 Project Course in Scientific Computing7.5 credits7.5
DA231X Degree Project in Computer Science and Engineering, Second Cycle30.0 credits15.015.0

Conditionally elective courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2257 Visualization7.5 credits7.5
DD2437 Artificial Neural Networks and Deep Architectures7.5 credits7.5

Recommended courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
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
DD2360 Applied GPU Programming7.5 credits7.5
DD2421 Machine Learning7.5 credits7.5
DD2402 Advanced Individual Course in Computational Biology6.0 credits3.03.0

Track, Security and Privacy (CSSP)

Courses (CSSP)

Mandatory course:
DD2520 Applied Crypotography, 7,5 hp.

Conditionally elective courses:
- at least two must be taken of following: DD2448, DD2525, DD2496, DD2443, and also
- at least one must be taken of following: DD2497, EP2510.

Mandatory courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2300 Program Integrating Course in Computer Science2.0 credits0.20.30.20.3
DA231X Degree Project in Computer Science and Engineering, Second Cycle30.0 credits15.015.0

Conditionally elective courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2443 Parallel and Distributed Computing7.5 credits7.5
DD2496 Privacy Enhancing Technologies7.5 credits7.5
DD2497 Project course in System Security7.5 credits7.5
EP2510 Advanced Networked Systems Security7.5 credits7.5

Recommended courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
EN2720 Ethical Hacking7.5 credits7.5
EP2790 Security Analysis of Large-Scale Computer Systems7.5 credits7.5

Track, Software Technology (CSST)

Courses (CSST)

One of the two subtracks must be taken:

1. Programming Languages
- Mandatory courses: DD2481 and DD2488.
- Condtionally elective courses (one of the courses must be taken): DD2372, DD2457.

2. Software Engineering
- Conditionally elective courses (at least two must be taken): DD2443, DD2459, DD2460, DD2481, DD2482.
- Conditionally elective courses (at least one must be taken): DD2487, DD2497.

Mandatory courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2300 Program Integrating Course in Computer Science2.0 credits0.20.30.20.3
DA231X Degree Project in Computer Science and Engineering, Second Cycle30.0 credits15.015.0

Conditionally elective courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2443 Parallel and Distributed ComputingConditionally elective for the subtrack Software Engineering7.5 credits7.5
DD2488 Compiler ConstructionCompulsory for the subtrack Programming languages9.0 credits4.54.5
DD2487 Large-Scale Software DevelopmentConditionally elective for the subtrack Software Engineering7.5 credits7.5
DD2497 Project course in System SecurityConditionally elective for the subtrack Software Engineering7.5 credits7.5
DD2457 Program Semantics and AnalysisConditionally elective for the subtrack Software Engineering6.0 credits6.0

Recommended courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2458 Problem Solving and Programming under Pressure9.0 credits4.54.5
DD2421 Machine Learning7.5 credits7.5
ID1217 Concurrent Programming7.5 credits7.5
DD2476 Search Engines and Information Retrieval Systems9.0 credits6.03.0

Track, Theoretical Computer Science (CSTC)

Courses (CSTC)

Mandatory courses for all:
- DD2467 Individual Project in Theoretical Computer Science, 7,5 credits,
- SF2xxx, any course in Mathematics, second cycle, 7,5 credits.

One of the subtracks must be taken:

1. Algorithms, Complexity and Cryptography:
- Mandatory course: DD2448.
- Conditionally elective courses (at least one of the courses must be taken): DD2445, DD2442.

2. Formal Methods and Semantics:
- Mandatory course: DD2452.
- Conditionally elective courses (at least 7,5 credits must be taken): DD2459, DD2448, DD2457, DD2460, DD2372, DD2443, DD2442.

Mandatory courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2467 Individual Project in Theoretical Computer Science7.5 credits4.03.5
DD2300 Program Integrating Course in Computer Science2.0 credits0.20.30.20.3
DA231X Degree Project in Computer Science and Engineering, Second Cycle30.0 credits15.015.0

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
DD2457 Program Semantics and AnalysisConditionally elective for the subtrack Formal Methods and Semantics6.0 credits6.0

Recommended courses

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

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
DD2300 Program Integrating Course in Computer Science2.0 credits0.20.30.20.3
DD2470 Advanced Topics in Visualization and Computer Graphics6.0 credits6.0
DA231X Degree Project in Computer Science and Engineering, Second Cycle30.0 credits15.015.0

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
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