Search result: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2016
Doctoral Department of Computer Science More Information at: Link | ||||||
Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Courses | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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252-0924-00L | OMS Case Study II | W | 2 credits | 2S | M. Norrie | |
Abstract | This doctoral seminar consists of a series of talks and discussions covering the history and foundations of OMS, related work and on-going OMS developments and applications. | |||||
Objective | see above | |||||
252-0926-00L | Advanced Seminar on Distributed Systems | W | 2 credits | 2S | F. Mattern | |
Abstract | Latest Topics in the area of Distributed Systems will be discussed. | |||||
Objective | Learn about current topics in the area of Distributed Systems. | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Seminar for PhD students. | |||||
252-0912-00L | Experimental Computer Systems For post/doctoral students at the Institute of Computer Systems. Other students need the lecturer's permission. | W | 2 credits | 2S | T. Gross | |
Abstract | This graduate seminar provides doctoral students in computer science a chance to discuss their research. Enrollement requires permission of the instructor. Credit units are granted only to active participants. | |||||
Objective | Learn how to present and discuss a reserach contribution. Learn how to provide feedback to research presentations and proposals. | |||||
Content | The seminar will explore different topics from a research perspective. The seminar is open to assistants of the Departement of Computer Science (Informatik) | |||||
Lecture notes | Supporting material will be distributed during the seminar. | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisites: Graduate Course | |||||
252-0932-00L | Seminar on Cryptography | W | 2 credits | 1S | U. Maurer, M. Hirt | |
Abstract | Latest Topics in Cryptography will be discussed. | |||||
Objective | Learn about current topics in the area of Cryptography. | |||||
252-0934-00L | Algorithms and Complexity (FS) | W | 1 credit | 1S | P. Widmayer, J. Hromkovic | |
Abstract | This seminar treats selected problems of current interest in the area of algorithms and complexity. | |||||
Objective | Develop an understanding of selected problems of current interest in the area of algorithms and complexity. | |||||
Content | This seminar treats selected problems of current interest in the area of algorithms and complexity. | |||||
Lecture notes | None. | |||||
Literature | Research papers, to be chosen in the seminar. | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisites: Basic understanding of algorithms and complexity. | |||||
252-0945-02L | Doctoral Seminar Machine Learning (FS16) Only for Computer Science Ph.D. students. | W | 2 credits | 2S | J. M. Buhmann, T. Hofmann, A. Krause | |
Abstract | An essential aspect of any research project is dissemination of the findings arising from the study. Here we focus on oral communication, which includes: appropriate selection of material, preparation of the visual aids (slides and/or posters), and presentation skills. | |||||
Objective | The seminar participants should learn how to prepare and deliver scientific talks as well as to deal with technical questions. Participants are also expected to actively contribute to discussions during presentations by others, thus learning and practicing critical thinking skills. | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | This doctoral seminar of the Machine Learning Laboratory of ETH is intended for PhD students who work on a machine learning project, i.e., for the PhD students of the ML lab. | |||||
252-4202-00L | Seminar in Theoretical Computer Science | W | 2 credits | 2S | E. Welzl, B. Gärtner, M. Hoffmann, J. Lengler, A. Steger, B. Sudakov | |
Abstract | Presentation of recent publications in theoretical computer science, including results by diploma, masters and doctoral candidates. | |||||
Objective | To get an overview of current research in the areas covered by the involved research groups. To present results from the literature. | |||||
263-2100-00L | Research Topics in Software Engineering | W | 2 credits | 2S | M. Vechev | |
Abstract | This seminar introduces students to the latest research trends in programming languages and systems: - automated program analysis and synthesis techniques (e.g., new algorithms, combinations with machine learning) - applications of these techniques to challenges in systems, security, and others. More information: Link | |||||
Objective | At the end of the course, the students should be: - familiar with a broad range of key research results in the area as well as their applications. - know how to read and assess high quality research papers - be able to highlight practical examples/applications, limitations of existing work, and outline potential improvements. | |||||
Content | The course will be structured as a sequence of presentations of high-quality research papers, spanning both theory and practice. These papers will have typically appeared in top conferences spanning several areas such as POPL, PLDI, OOPSLA, OSDI, ASPLOS, SOSP, AAAI, ICML and others. | |||||
Literature | The publications to be presented will be announced on the seminar home page at least one week before the first session. | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Papers will be distributed during the first lecture. | |||||
263-4203-00L | Geometry: Combinatorics and Algorithms | W | 2 credits | 2S | B. Gärtner, M. Hoffmann, E. Welzl | |
Abstract | This seminar is held once a year and complements the course Geometry: Combinatorics & Algorithms. Students of the seminar will present original research papers, some classic and some of them very recent. The seminar is a good preparation for a master, diploma, or semester thesis in the area. | |||||
Objective | Each student is expected to read, understand, and elaborate on a selected research paper. To this end, (s)he should give a 45-min. presentation about the paper. The process includes * getting an overview of the related literature; * understanding and working out the background/motivation: why and where are the questions addressed relevant? * understanding the contents of the paper in all details; * selecting parts suitable for the presentation; * presenting the selected parts in such a way that an audience with some basic background in geometry and graph theory can easily understand and appreciate it. | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | To attend the seminar, some knowledge in (discrete and computational) geometry and graphs and algorithms is required. Thus, previous participation in the course "Geometry: Combinatorics & Algorithms" or a comparable course is strongly encouraged. | |||||
252-4302-00L | Seminar Algorithmic Game Theory Limited number of participants. | W | 2 credits | 2S | P. Widmayer, P. Dütting | |
Abstract | In the seminar we will get familiar with the current original research in the area of algorithmic game theory by reading and presenting selected research papers in that area. | |||||
Objective | Develop an understanding of selected problems of current interest in the area of algorithmic game theory, and a practice of a scientific presentation. | |||||
Content | Study and understanding of selected topics of current interest in algorithmic game theory such as: Complexity Results (class PPAD, PLS, NP), Sponsored Search, Approximation Algorithms via Algorithmic Game Theory, Price of Anarchy, New paradigms of computation (e.g., envy-fee, truthful), Mechanism Design. | |||||
Literature | Selected research articles. | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | You must have passed our "Algorithmic Game Theory" class (or have acquired equivalent knowledge, in exceptional cases). | |||||
264-5800-06L | Doctoral Seminar in Visual Computing (FS16) | W | 1 credit | 1S | M. Gross, M. Pollefeys | |
Abstract | This graduate seminar provides doctoral students in computer science a chance to read and discuss current research papers. | |||||
Objective | Learn about current research results in the area of Visual Computing, practice of scientific presentations. | |||||
Content | Current research at the IVC will be presented and discussed. | |||||
264-5811-00L | Programming Systems Seminar The seminar is open to assistants of the Chair of Programming Methodology and the Software Reliability Lab (Department of Computer Science). Others should contact the instructors. | W | 2 credits | 2S | P. Müller, M. Vechev | |
Abstract | This graduate seminar provides doctoral students in computer science a chance to read and discuss current research papers. Enrollment requires permission of the instructors. Credit units are granted only to active participants. | |||||
Objective | Learn about current research results in the area of programming languages, static program analysis, program verification, and related areas; practice of scientific presentations. | |||||
Content | The seminar will explore different topics from a research perspective. | |||||
Lecture notes | Supporting material will be distributed during the seminar. | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | The seminar is open to assistants of the Chair of Programming Methodology and the Software Reliability Lab (Department of Computer Science). Others should contact the instructors. | |||||
264-5812-00L | Writing for Publication in Computer Science (WPCS) Only for D-INFK doctoral students. Number of participants limited to 15. The course is highly recommended to PhD students who started in 2015. | Z | 0 credits | 1G | S. Milligan | |
Abstract | This short course is designed to help junior researchers in Computer Science develop the skills needed to write their first research articles. | |||||
Objective | Writing for Publication in Computer Science is a short course (5 x 4-lesson workshops) designed to help doctoral students develop the skills needed to write their first research articles. The course deals with topics such as: - understanding the needs of different target readerships, - managing the writing process efficiently, - structuring texts effectively, - producing logical flow in sentences and paragraphs, - editing texts before submission, and - revising texts in response to colleagues' feedback and reviewers' comments. | |||||
Content | Participants will be expected to produce a number of short texts (e.g., draft of a conference abstract) as homework assignments; they will receive individual feedback on these texts during the course. Wherever feasible, elements of participants' future conference/journal articles can be developed as assignments within the course, so it is likely to be particularly useful for those who have i) their data and are about to begin the writing process, or ii) an MSc thesis they would like to convert for publication. | |||||
151-0906-00L | Frontiers in Energy Research This course is only for doctoral students. | W | 2 credits | 2S | M. Mazzotti, R. S. Abhari, G. Andersson, J. Carmeliet, M. Filippini | |
Abstract | Doctoral students at ETH Zurich working in the broad area of energy present their research to their colleagues, to their advisors and to the scientific community. | |||||
Objective | Knowledge of advanced research in the area of energy. | |||||
Content | Doctoral students at ETH Zurich working in the broad area of energy present their research to their colleagues, to their advisors and to the scientific community. There will be one presentation a week during the semester, each structured as follows: 20 min introduction to the research topic, 30 min presentation of the results, 30 min discussion with the audience. | |||||
Lecture notes | Slides will be available on the Energy Science Center pages(Link). | |||||
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