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CS 622 — State-based Systems
(dt. Zustandsbasierte Systeme)

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.
Origin 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

  • Examples of state-based systems
  • Streams, automata (Moore, Mealy, deterministic, non-deterministic), transition systems, objects, probabilistic systems, neighborhood systems
  • Description of state-based systems as co-algebras
  • Category theoretical abstractions
  • structure theory
  • bisimulations and behavioural equivalence
  • co-recursive definitions, co-inductive verification
  • terminal and co-free systems.
  • modal logics
  • completeness theorem

Qualification Goals

  • development of a basic mathematical theory for the description of state-based systems,
  • understanding category-theoretical methods and conceptual formations and applications in computer science,
  • scientific skills (recognition, formulation, problem solving, abstraction),
  • training of oral communication skills in the labs by practicing free speech and discussion in front of an audience.

Prerequisites

None. The competences taught in the following modules are recommended: Theoretical Computer Science, Logic.


Applicability

The module 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 M.Sc. Computer Science, this module can be attended in the study area Specialization Modules in Computer Science.

The module can also be used in other study programs (export module).

The module is assigned to Theoretical Computer Science. Further information on eligibility can be found in the description of the study area.


Recommended Reading

  • H. P. Gumm: Zustandsbasierte Systeme in: Th.Ihringer: Allgemeine Algebra. Heldermann Verlag, 2003.
  • J.J.M.M. Rutten: Universal Coalgebra: a Theory of Systems. TCS 249,2000.
  • H. P. Gumm: Universal Coalgebra. Skriptum, 2015



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