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Study year 1

The following courses are part of study year one.

The course application codes and study periods are valid for the academic year 2024/2025. For other academic years, different application codes and study periods may apply

General Courses

Students who in a previous degree have read a course corresponding to DD2380, DD2395, IK2218 or DD2440 may apply to read a replacement course instead. The application is submitted to the master coordinator who, after reviewing the previously read course, helps the student to choose an appropriate replacement course. The course should be at least 6 credits, advanced level and broad in computer science. It must not be included in the student's track and the subject matter may not be close to any of the other compulsory courses.

The choice of replacement course must be approved by the programme director.

Students at KTH:

- from CINTE who have read any of the following courses can apply to read a replacement course: IK1203 Network and Communication, ID1214 Artificial Intelligence and Applications, IV1013 Introduction to Computer Security, IK2206 Internet Security and Privacy. Contact the master coordinator according to the instructions above.

- from CDATE, who started 2011 or earlier, have to take the mandatory course ID2200 Operating System, 6 credits, in the master's programme.

Mandatory courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2395 Computer Security6.0 credits6.0
IK2218 Protocols and Principles of the Internet6.0 credits6.0
DA2210 Introduction to the Philosophy of Science and Research Methodology for Computer Scientists6.0 credits1.54.5
DD2440 Advanced Algorithms6.0 credits1.54.5
DD2300 Program Integrating Course in Computer ScienceOne credit each academic year2.0 credits0.20.30.20.3
DD2380 Artificial Intelligence6.0 credits6.0

Specialisations

Track, Cognitive Systems (CSCS)

Courses (CSCS)

Prerequisites:
SF1626
Calculus in Several Variable, 7,5 credits (or equivalent).

DD2421 Machine Learning, can not be included in the track if DD1420 Foundations of Machine Learning, has been taken before. In that case, the DD2421 must be replaced with a conditionally elective course within the track.

Mandatory courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2421 Machine Learning615777.5 credits7.5

One of the subtracks must be taken.

Subtrack 1: Vision and Robotics

Mandatory courses:

  • DD2424 Deep Learning in Data Science
  • DD2410 Introduction to Robotics
  • DD2423 Image Analysis and Computer Vision


Subtrack 2: 
Conversational System

Mandatory course:

  • DT2151 Project in Conversational Systems

At least one must be taken:

  • DT2112 Speech Technology
  • DT2119 Speech and Speaker Recognition

At least 7,5 credits must be taken from:

  • DD2424 Deep Learning in Data Science
  • DD2437 Artificial Neural Networks and Deep Architectures
  • DT2140 Multimodal Interaction and Interfaces
  • DD2417 Language Engineering.

Some courses may be given every two years.

Conditionally elective courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DT2112 Speech TechnologyConditionally elective for the subtrack Conversational systems602107.5 credits7.5
DD2417 Language EngineeringConditionally elective for the subtrack Conversational systems601947.5 credits7.5
DD2424 Deep Learning in Data ScienceCompulsory for the subtrack Vision and robotics, Conditionally elective for the subtrack Conversational systems602077.5 credits7.5
DT2119 Speech and Speaker RecognitionConditionally elective for the subtrack Conversational systems602017.5 credits7.5

Recommended courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2438 Artificial Intelligence and Multi Agent Systems6020915.0 credits7.08.0
DD2477 Search Engines and Information Retrieval Systems601987.5 credits4.53.0

Track, Data Science (CSDA)

Courses (CSDA)

Prerequisites: 
SF1626 Calculus in Several Variable, 7,5 credits (or equivalent).

Information:
DD2421
 Machine Learning, can not be included in the track if DD1420 Foundations of Machine Learning, has been taken before. In that case, the DD2421 must be replaced with a conditionally elective course within the track.

Mandatory courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2421 Machine Learning615777.5 credits7.5

Mandatory courses for both subtracks:

DD2421 Machine Learning,
DD2430 Project Course in Data Science.

One of the subtracks must be chosen:

Subtrack 1: Machine Learning

Mandatory course:
- DD2424 Deep Learning in Data Science

One of these courses must be taken:
- DD2434 Machine Learning Advanced Course
- DD2437 Artificial Neural Networks and Deep Architectures
DD2420 Probabilistic Graphical Models.

Subtrack 2: Natural Language Processing

Mandatory courses:
DD2477 Search Engines and Information Retrieval Systems
DD2417 Language Engineering.

Some courses may be given every two years.

Conditionally elective courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2420 Probabilistic Graphical ModelsConditionally elective for the subtrack Machine learning602127.5 credits7.5
DD2477 Search Engines and Information Retrieval SystemsCompulsory for the subtrack Natural Language Processing601987.5 credits4.53.0
DD2417 Language EngineeringCompulsory for the subtrack Natural Language Processing601947.5 credits7.5
DD2424 Deep Learning in Data ScienceCompulsory for the subtrack Machine Learning602077.5 credits7.5

Recommended courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DH2320 Introduction to Visualization and Computer Graphics602306.0 credits6.0
DH2321 Information Visualization602286.0 credits6.0
DT2112 Speech Technology602107.5 credits7.5
DD2438 Artificial Intelligence and Multi Agent Systems6020915.0 credits7.08.0
DT2119 Speech and Speaker Recognition602017.5 credits7.5

Track, Interaction Design (CSID)

Courses (CSID)

Mandatory courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DH2628 Interaction Design Methods600937.5 credits7.5

At least 13,5 credits (either 7,5+7,5 credits, or 7,5+6+3 credits, or 9+6 hp, or 6+6+3 hp) must be taken:

- DH2321 Information Visualization
DH2400 Physical Interaction Design and Realization
- DH2632 Human-Computer Interaction Research Seminars
DH2408 Evaluation Methods in Human-Computer Interaction
DH2413 Advanced Graphics and Interaction
DT2140 Multimodal Interaction and Interfaces.

Some courses may be given every two years.

Conditionally elective courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DH2321 Information Visualization602286.0 credits6.0
DH2632 Human-Computer Interaction, Research Seminars602393.0 credits1.51.5
DH2400 Physical Interaction Design and Realization602387.5 credits7.5

Track, Scientific Computing (CSSC)

Courses (CSSC)

 

Mandatory courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2356 Methods in High Performance ComputingMandatory for both subtracks616157.5 credits7.5

One of the subtracks must be taken.

Subtrack 1: High Performance Computing

Mandatory courses within the subtrack:
DD2358 Introduction to High Performance Computing
DD2356 Methods in High Performance Computing
DD2360 Applied GPU Programming.

One of the courses should be taken:
DD2370 Computational Methods for Electromagnetics
- DD2367 Quantum Computing for Computer Scientists
DD2375 Project Course in High-Performance Computing.

Subtrack 2: Computational Science 

Mandatory courses within the subtrack:
DD2356 Methods in High Performance Computing
DD2363 Methods in Scientific Computing
DD2444 Project Course in Scientific Computing.

One of the courses should be taken:
DD2437 Artificial Neural Networks and Deep Architectures
DD2257 Visualization
DD2365 Advanced Computation in Fluid Mechanics.

Some courses may be given every two years.

Conditionally elective courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2358 Introduction to High Performance ComputingMandatory for the subtrack High Performance Computing602487.5 credits7.5
DD2363 Methods in Scientific ComputingMandatory for the subtrack Computational Science602437.5 credits7.5
DD2365 Advanced Computation in Fluid MechanicsConditionally elective for the subtrack Computational Science616167.5 credits7.5

Recommended courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2421 Machine Learning615777.5 credits7.5
DH2320 Introduction to Visualization and Computer Graphics602306.0 credits6.0
DT2212 Music Acoustics602417.5 credits7.5
CM2014 Simulation Methods in Medical Engineering602427.5 credits4.53.0
DD2401 Neuroscience602067.5 credits7.5

Track, Software Technology (CSST)

Courses (CSST)

Mandatory courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2480 Software Engineering Fundamentals602527.5 credits7.5

One of the subtracks must be chosen:

Subtrack 1: Programming Languages

Mandatory course:
- DD2481 Principles of Programming Languages.

One course must be taken (DD2373 and DD2557 are given alternately every two years):
DD2373 Automata and Languages (given Spring 2026)
DD2557 Program Semantics and Analysis (given Spring 2025)
- DD2525 Language-Based Security.

One of these must be taken:
ID2202 Compilers and Execution Environments
DD2484 Advanced Topics in Programming Languages

Subtrack 2: Software Engineering

One of these must be taken:
- DD2489 Scalable software Development with Functional Programming
- DD2497 Project course in System Security

At least two courses must be taken:
- DD2443 Parallel and Distributed Computing
DD2459 Software Reliability
DD2460 Software Safety and Security (will not be given Spring 2025)
DD2481 Principles of Programming Languages
DD2482 Automated Software Testing and DevOps
DD2485 Programmable Society (given every two years, not given Autumn 2024)
- DD2528 Dependable Autonomous Systems (given every two years, not given Autumn 2024).

Some courses may be given every two years.

Conditionally elective courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2489 Scalable software Development with Functional ProgrammingConditionally elective for the subtrack Software Engineering7.5 credits7.5
DD2497 Project course in System SecurityConditionally elective for the subtrack Software Engineering7.5 credits7.5
DD2459 Software ReliabilityConditionally elective for the subtrack Software Engineering602557.5 credits7.5
DD2481 Principles of Programming LanguagesMandatory for the subtrack Programming Languages and conditionally elective for the subtrack Software Engineering602537.5 credits7.5
DD2525 Language-Based SecurityConditionally elective for the subtrack Programming Languages602577.5 credits7.5
DD2557 Program Semantics and AnalysisConditionally elective for the subtrack Programming Languages604407.5 credits7.5

Recommended courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2421 Machine Learning615777.5 credits7.5
ID1217 Concurrent Programming601417.5 credits7.5
DD2477 Search Engines and Information Retrieval Systems601987.5 credits4.53.0

Track, Theoretical Computer Science (CSTC)

Courses (CSTC)

Mandatory course for all:
DD2467 Individual Project in Theoretical Computer Science 7,5 credits

All should take at least one of these courses:

SF2740 Graph Theory (will be given every two years, given in Autumn 2025),
SF2972 Game Theory
SF2940 Probability Theory,
SF2741 Enumerative Combinatorics (will be given every two years, given in Autumn 2024),
- SF2930 Regression Analysis,
- SF2956 Topological Data Analysis.

The student may propose a change to other courses in mathematics at advanced level and a total of at least 7,5 credits. The proposal is submitted to the Master Coordinator well in advance of the course start. The course change must be approved by the Programme Director. In addition, one of the sub-tracks must be selected:

Subtrack 1: Algorithms, Complexity and Cryptography

Mandatory course:
DD2448 Foundations of Cryptography.

At least one of must be taken:
- DD2542 Seminars on Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms and Complexity (will be given every two years, given in Autumn 2024),
DD2445 Complexity Theory (will be given every two years, given in Autumn 2025).

Subtrack 2: Formal Methods and Semantics

At least one must be taken:
- DD2452 Formal Methods (will be given every two years, given in Autumn 2024),
DD2552 Seminars on Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Languages and Formal Methods (will be given every two years, given in Autumn 2025).

At least 7,5 credits must be taken:
- DD2459 Software Reliability,
DD2557 Program Semantics and Analysis (will be given every two years, given in Spring 2025),
DD2460 Software Safety and Security, (will not be given in Spring 2025)
DD2373 Automata and Languages (will be given every two years, given in Spring 2026),
DD2443 Parallel and Distributed Computing.

Conditionally elective courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2452 Formal MethodsConditionally elective for the subtrack Formal Methods and Semantics7.5 credits7.5
DD2542 Seminars on Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms and ComplexityMandatory for the subtrack Algorithms, Complexity and Cryptography7.5 credits7.5
SF2940 Probability Theory7.5 credits7.5
SF2956 Topological Data Analysis7.5 credits7.5
SF2741 Enumerative Combinatorics7.5 credits3.73.8
DD2460 Software Safety and SecurityConditionally elective for the subtrack Formal Methods and Semantics7.5 credits7.5
DD2459 Software ReliabilityConditionally elective for the subtrack Formal Methods and Semantics602557.5 credits7.5
SF2930 Regression Analysis602147.5 credits7.5
SF2972 Game Theory602597.5 credits7.5
DD2448 Foundations of CryptographyMandatory for the subtrack Algorithms, Complexity and Cryptography602627.5 credits7.5
DD2557 Program Semantics and AnalysisConditionally elective for the subtrack Formal Methods and Semantics604407.5 credits7.5

Recommended courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
ID1217 Concurrent Programming601417.5 credits7.5

Track, Visualization and Interactive Graphics (CSVG)

Courses (CSVG)

Mandatory courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2258 Introduction to Visualization, Computer Graphics and Image/Video Processing602747.5 credits7.5

At least 16,5 credits must be taken:

- DD2257 Visualization
DH2321 Information Visualization
DH2323 Computer Graphics and Interaction
DH2413 Advanced Graphics and Interaction
DH2650 Computer Game Design.

Conditionally elective courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DH2321 Information Visualization602286.0 credits6.0
DH2323 Computer Graphics and Interaction602646.0 credits6.0
DH2650 Computer Game Design602656.0 credits6.0

Recommended courses

Course code and nameAppl.codeScopeP1P2P3P4
DD2356 Methods in High Performance Computing616157.5 credits7.5
DD2424 Deep Learning in Data Science602077.5 credits7.5