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Current Issues in Computer Science and Software Engineering

Short Description

The purpuse of this course is to provide a student with an opportunity to investigate a current issue in computer science or software engineering, practically or theoretically, prefereably as pre-study to masters thesis writing or exjobb.

Aim

The topic, and thus the goal, is tailored individually to each student.

Syllabus

Individual for each student. As a side-effect, the student will be trained in designing and completing an independent assignment.

Prerequsites

Having successfully completed at least one of the courses on the Software Construction competence track: AGILE, TEME, MOOG, IOOR or DYPL (or equivalent). Necessary prerequisites are determined based on the subject.

Follow-up

AGILE, DYPL, TEME, IOOR, MOOG.

Requirements

Accepted proposal (1 credit), half-way report (2 credits), and final report (2 credits).

Required Reading

Depending on the subject.

Notes

Generally, a student may take the course only once, but exceptions to this rule can be made for motivated students with a good track-record of working individually. Such a decision is made by the head of the competence track, and the rulings are final.

Contact information: aljohans@kth.se