FDD3511 Seminar course in Formal Methods and Cyber Security, stage 1 3.0 credits
The course is stage 1 in a sequence of courses that together provide research competence in a selection of specialized subjects that are required for research that applies formal methods to cyber security.
Information for research students about course offerings
The seminar course is planned to be offered every semester.
Content and learning outcomes
Course disposition
Weekly or biweekly student presentations of research papers and homeworks within the chosen subject.
Course contents
Each stage of the seminar course gives an introduction to the research state of the art within a subject necessary to apply formal methods to problems within the domain of cyber security. Examples of such subjects are 1) formal modelling av computer systems and components, 2) advanced techniques for low level program analysis, 3) formalization and proof of security properties, 4) term rewriting, 5) logics for security modelling and analysis.
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student should be able to review techniques, methods, and tools within the particular subject area covered by the course offering, in order to be able to use these techniques, methods, and tools in their own research.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Compatible with the admission requirements to the doctoral program in computer science.
Recommended prerequisites
Compatible with the admission requirements to the doctoral program in computer science.
Equipment
None
Literature
Research papers
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- EXA1 - Examination, 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.
Beside the presentation itself the course has the following examination elements: Activity at the seminars, hand in of a set of questions as preparation of the week’s seminar, and homeworks.
Other requirements for final grade
Presentation at one seminar and for other seminars 1) active participation and preparation of discussion points, and 2) four homeworks.
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.