Introduction to Research Methodology in Computer Science

Lectures:

Recommended for:
New graduate students. Special study groups may be arranged for students with common interests, such as students in the Industry Research School, HMI Research School, etc.

The course last ran: Fall 98.

Goals:

Prerequisites:
None.

Organization:
Lectures and seminars. Optional study groups for extra course credit.

Contents:
Computing as a discipline. Introduction to the philosophy of science. Scientific writing, publication and information retrieval. Science and technology, methodological issues. The PhD study process. Aspects of ethics and quality control in scientific work. Research funding and politics.

Literature:
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Teachers:
Sture Hägglund and invited guests.

Examiner:
Sture Hägglund.

Schedule:
September - November 1997.

Examination:
Written examination and seminar activity. Study group report for 2 extra credit points.

Credit:
3 + 2 credits.

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