This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2015
Decision to discontinue this course: No information inserted
An advanced course in theoretical computer science where the contents will vary between years.
Course offering missing
Course offering missing for current semester as well as for previous and coming semestersContent and learning outcomes
Course contents
The syllabus will vary between years. Examples of subjects are:
- algorithms for approximation
- data mining
- cryptography
- parallel computations
- probabilistic algorithms.
Intended learning outcomes
After a successfully completed course the student will be able to:
discuss advanced concepts within the area of the course,
actively attack problems in the area of the course, both through independent work and through finding relevant information elsewhere,
extract and understand the essential content of scientific articles in the area of the course.
Course Disposition
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Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
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Recommended prerequisites
Can vary between years, but knowledge corresponding to one of the courses 2D1352/DD1352 Algorithms, Data Structures, and Complexity and 2D1354/DD2354 Algorithms and Complexity will always be needed. The instructor can give more information.
Equipment
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Literature
To be announced at least 4 weeks beofre the course starts at course web page.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- ÖVN1 - Exercises, 6,0 hp, betygsskala: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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.
In this course all the regulations of the code of honor at the School of Computer science and Communication apply, see: http://www.kth.se/csc/student/hederskodex/1.17237?l=en_UK.
Other requirements for final grade
Written exercises (OVN1; 6 university credits).
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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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.
Further information
Course web
Further information about the course can be found on the Course web at the link below. Information on the Course web will later be moved to this site.
Course web DD2441Offered by
Main field of study
Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Information and Communication Technology
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
Please discuss with the instructor.
Contact
Jakob Nordström, e-post: jakobn@kth.se
Supplementary information
The course is given at irregular intervals. The course is given in swedish or english depending on the participants skills and wishes.