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Aims:
The aims of the module are to:
- Develop students鈥� ability to approach and understand advanced research articles.
- Introduce students to a selection of historically important developments and associated technical concepts in theoretical computer science.
- Develop students鈥� academic writing, research and presentation skills.
Intended learning outcomes:
On successful completion of the module, a student will be able to:
- Approach and understand research papers in computer science.
- Explain a number of selected computer science topics in some technical depth.
- Summarise and communicate in writing the technical ideas, context and impact of computer science research texts.
Indicative content:
The module will be based on directed reading and critical analysis of classic research papers in theoretical computer science, with some emphasis on the theory of programming languages. Each coursework exercise asks students to write a critical summary of one such research paper, including its context and impact on the field. Students are also asked to prepare a short oral presentation for the final paper.
Requisites:
To be eligible to select this module as optional or elective, a student must 鈥媌e registered on a programme and year of study for which it is a formally available.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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