CSC689 Research Methods in Computer Science

[3–0, 3 cr.]

In this course, students explore the methodologies and tools utilized in computer science research. In particular, how to formulate research questions, write a research proposal, and present scientific work. The lectures cover topics ranging from setting up a research project, literature review, implementation, experiment design, statistics, and plagiarism, to various aspects of reading, writing, evaluating papers, and presenting research. There will be a semester-long project in which students select their thesis topic, create the initial design, and present the result at the end of the semester.