DD1395 In-depth Essay in Computer Science 3.0 credits
This course is a continuation of another course. The material is assessed with an essay.
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Application
For course offering
Autumn 2024 dupp24-p1 programme students
Application code
51109
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Specialisation in some subject area within computer science.
Literature study and essay writing that results in a well designed, clear and proper text on 2000-3000 words with good language.
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student should be able to write a scientific text that explains a theoretical subject or complex technical system in a simple and intelligible way.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
At least 28 higher education credits in mathematics.
at least 30 higher education credits in computer science, including programming, computer engineering and human computer interaction.
Recommended prerequisites
Experience of engineering scientific writing, for example from ED1100 or DA1600.
Equipment
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- UPP1 - Essay, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
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Supplementary information
In this course, the EECS code of honor applies, see:
http://www.kth.se/en/eecs/utbildning/hederskodex