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CS 521 — Model Checking
(dt. Modellprüfung)

Level, degree of commitment Specialization module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lecture (4 SWS), recitation class (2 SWS),
270 hours (90 h attendance, 180 h private study)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 9 CP
Course requirement(s): Oral or written examination
Examination type: Successful completion of at least 50 percent of the points from the weekly exercises as well as at least 2 presentations of the tasks.
Language,
Grading		 German,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program M.Sc. Computer Science.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
Alle 3-4 Semester
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. H.-Peter Gumm

Contents

Technique for automatic verification of hardware and software systems.

  • Modelling of hardware and of protocols in SMV
  • Reduction to Kripke structures
  • Linear Temporal Logic (LTL)
  • Computation Tree Logic (CTL)
  • State based CTL model checking
  • Büchi automata, algorithms for LTL ModelChecking
  • efficient representation of circuits: OBDDs
  • Symbolic Model Checking
  • SAT Algorithms and Bounded Model Checking
  • Abstract characterization of Safety and Liveness

Qualification Goals

  • Understanding automatic verification techniques and systems,
  • Understanding the underlying algorithms and temporal logics,
  • Practice of scientific working methods (recognition, formulation, solving problems, training of abstraction skills),
  • Training of oral communication skills in the exercises by practicing free speech in front of an audience and during discussion.

Prerequisites

Translation is missing. Here is the German original:

Keine. Empfohlen werden die Kompetenzen, die in den Modulen Logik, Theoretische Informatik und Technische Informatik vermittelt werden.


Applicability

Module imported from M.Sc. Computer Science.

It can be attended at FB12 in study program(s)

  • B.Sc. Computer Science
  • M.Sc. Computer Science
  • M.Sc. Mathematics
  • LAaG Computer Science

When studying B.Sc. Computer Science, this module can be attended in the study area Compulsory Elective Modules in Computer Science.

Die Wahlmöglichkeit des Moduls ist dadurch beschränkt, dass es der Theoretischen Computer Science zugeordnet ist.


Recommended Reading

  • Ch.Baier, J.P.Katoen: Principles of Model Checking, MIT Press, 2008.
  • M. Huth, M. Ryan: Logic in Computer Science: Modelling and Reasoning about Systems, Cambridge Univ. Press, 2004
  • E.M.Clarke, O.Grumberg, D.A.Peled: Model Checking, MIT Press, 2000
  • K. McMillan: Symbolic Model Checking. Doktorarbeit 1992. http://www.kenmcmil.com/thesis.html



Please note:

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