Course syllabus

Projekt i datavetenskap
Project in Computer Science

EDAN70, 7,5 credits, A (Second Cycle)

Valid for: 2016/17
Decided by: Education Board A
Date of Decision: 2016-04-05

General Information

Elective for: C4, D4-pv, E4, F4, Pi4
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand

Aim

The aim of the course is to develop a deeper understanding of a subarea of computer science.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• have a deepened knowledge of the chosen topic
• know how to document and present a project according to scientific standard

 

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to plan, execute, and document the chosen project
• be able to search for and summarize relevant information
• be able to apply gathered knowledge within the chose area
• be able to present the result of the project in both written and oral form

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to reflect on the project in a short report

 

 

Contents

In this course, the student perform a project within a subarea of computer science with connection to the resarch being performed at the department and the courses given at the department. The course gives an opportunity to further deepen the knowledge within an area of computer science the student has already become familiar with by taking other courses at the department. The course includes:

• supervised literature studies via databases and library
• supervised practical work within the chose project area
• written report in Swedish or English according to standard from international reviewed journals and oral presentation, in Swedish or English, at a public seminar

Available project topics can vary from course instance to course instance and will be announced beforehand on the course web page. Examples of possible topics include language technology, intelligent systems, and compilers. No guarantee is given that all topics will be available at each course instance. If supervisors are available within the research groups of the department, an individual course plan can be made for a project performed within one of the research projects at the department.

Examination details

Grading scale: UG
Assessment: To pass the course, the students will have to complete the project work, write a short report, and present their work orally.

Admission

Admission requirements:

• EDAA01 Programming - Second Course plus one of the department’s courses on G2 or A level related to the chosen topic for the project. The specific course requirements and available project topics will be explicitly stated at the course web page for each course instance

The number of participants is limited to: 30
Selection: Credits awarded in courses given at the Department of Computer Science, LTH, or in corresponding courses at other universities.

Reading list

• Original scientific articles or other litteratur related to the chose topic.

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Studierektor, studierektor@cs.lth.se
Course homepage: http://cs.lth.se/edan70