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CS 509 — Formal Methods
(dt. Formale Methoden)

Level, degree of commitment Specialization module, depends on importing study program
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): Successful completion of at least 50 percent of the points from the weekly exercises as well as at least 2 presentations of the tasks.
Examination type: Oral or written examination
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.
Subject, Origin Computer Science, M.Sc. Computer Science
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
irregular
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. Rita Loogen, Prof. Dr. H.-Peter Gumm

Contents

Research related topics in the area of Formal Methods and Theoretical Computer Science .

The special technical orientation of the module is determined and announced by the lecturer.


Qualification Goals

  • Communication of new research results taken from current scientific publications,
  • Practice of scientific working methods,
  • Reading of current scientific publications,
  • Presentation and discussion of current topics,
  • Problem solving,
  • Training of abstraction skills.

Prerequisites

None. We recommend the competences that are taught in the advanced modules of Theoretical Computer Science.


Recommended Reading

  • Depending on thematic focus.



Please note:

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