263-4630-00L  Computer-Aided Modelling and Reasoning

SemesterAutumn Semester 2014
LecturersA. Lochbihler, C. Sprenger
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentIn the Master Programme max. 10 credits can be accounted by Labs on top of the Interfocus Courses. Additional Labs will be listed on the Addendum.



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
263-4630-00 PComputer-Aided Modelling and Reasoning7 hrs
Tue09:15-12:00CHN D 44 »
A. Lochbihler, C. Sprenger

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AbstractThe "computer-aided modelling and reasoning" lab is a hands-on course about using an interactive theorem prover to construct formal models of algorithms, protocols, and programming languages and to reason about their properties. The lab has two parts: The first introduces various modelling and proof techniques. The second part consists of a project in which the students apply these techniques
ObjectiveThe students learn to effectively use a theorem prover to create unambiguous models and rigorously analyse them. They learn how to write precise and concise specifications and to exploit the proof assistant as a tool for checking and analysing such models and for taming their complexity.
ContentThe "computer-aided modelling and reasoning" lab is a hands-on course about using an interactive theorem prover to construct formal models of algorithms, protocols, and programming languages and to reason about their properties. The focus is on applying logical methods to concrete problems supported by a theorem prover. The course will demonstrate the challenges of formal rigor, but also the benefits of machine support in modelling, proving and validating.
The lab will have two parts: The first introduces basic and advanced modelling techniques (functional programs, inductive definitions, modules) and the associated proof techniques (term rewriting, resolution, induction, proof automation). In the second, the students work in teams of 2-3 on a project in which they apply these techniques to a given topic: they build a formal model and prove its desired properties. The topic will be taken from the area of programming languages, model checking, or information security.

Performance assessment

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Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits8 credits
ExaminersC. Sprenger, A. Lochbihler
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is only offered in the session after the course unit. Repetition only possible after re-enrolling.
Mode of examinationwritten 90 minutes
Additional information on mode of examinationAll participating students will take part in a longer-term project. The final grade will be composed as follows: 50% exam and 50% project work.
Computer-based exam.
Written aidsKeine
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ProgrammeSectionType
Computer Science MasterFocus Elective Courses Software EngineeringWInformation
Computer Science MasterFocus Elective Courses Information SecurityWInformation