FDA012 Introduction to Research Methodology in Computer Science (CIS)Lectures:16 h. Recommended forNew graduate students. Special study groups will be arranged for students with common interests, such as students in the Industry Research School, HMI Research School, etc. The course was last given:Fall 2001. GoalsTo prepare for graduate studies in general and for formulating research problems and thesis topics in particular. PrerequisitesNone. OrganizationLectures and seminars. Optional study groups for extra course credit. ContentsComputing as a discipline. Introduction to the philosophy of science. Scientific writing, publication and information retrieval. Science and technology, methodological issues. The Ph.D. study process. Aspects of ethics and quality control in scientific work. Research funding and politics. Literature
Chalmers: What is this thing called science. TeachersSture Hägglund and invited guests. ExaminerSture Hägglund. ScheduleFall 2002. ExaminationWritten examination and seminar activity. Study group report for 2 extra credit points. Credit3 + 2 credits. |
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