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ID1015 Logic for Computer Science 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus ID1015 (Autumn 2010–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus ID1015 (Autumn 2010–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

(i) An extensive discussion of the concepts and tools of various logics.

(ii) An assignment where the students use logics for modelling and analysis.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

1. translate texts in natural language to predicate logic, modal logic and temporal logic.

2. deduce formulas in predicate logic using the various methods.

3. deduce formulas in modal logic.

4. utilise methods for automatic theorem proving.

5. create conceptual models in e.g., UML from system descriptions.

6. formally analyse and verify such descriptions.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Completed upper secondary education including documented proficiency in Swedish corresponding to Swedish B and English corresponding to English A. For students who received/will receive their final school grades after 31 December 2009, there is an additional entry requirement for mathematics as follows: documented proficiency in mathematics corresponding to Mathematics A. And the specific requirements of mathematics, physics and chemistry corresponding to Mathematics D, Physics B and Chemistry A.

Literature

Preliminärt:

Logic – Basics and Beyond, G. Davies, L. Ekenberg and J. Thorbiörnson

Upplaga:  Förlag:  År:

ISBN: ISBN 91-89278

<>Complementary web-based materials

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • PRO1 - Project Assignment, 4.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 3.5 credits, grading scale: 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.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Written exam (3,5 hp) and hand-in (4 hp).

The grades on the written exam are  A/B/C/D/E/Fx/F and on the hand-in pass or fail (P/F).

Other requirements for final grade

To pass the course, the student needs to pass on both the written exam and the hand in. The grade associated with the course is only based on the student's result on the written exam.

Examiner

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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 room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

Technology

Education cycle

First cycle

Supplementary information

The course is canceled from fall 2011