Suchergebnis: Katalogdaten im Frühjahrssemester 2015
CAS in Informatik | ||||||
Fachseminaren | ||||||
Nummer | Titel | Typ | ECTS | Umfang | Dozierende | |
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252-3002-00L | Algorithms for Database Systems | W | 2 KP | 2S | P. Widmayer, A. Khan | |
Kurzbeschreibung | Query processing, optimization, stream-based systems, distributed and parallel databases, non-standard databases. | |||||
Lernziel | Develop an understanding of selected problems of current interest in the area of algorithms for database systems. | |||||
252-3100-00L | Computer Supported Cooperative Work Maximale Teilnehmerzahl: 18 | W | 2 KP | 2S | M. Norrie | |
Kurzbeschreibung | Im Forschungsbereich "computerunterstütztes kooperatives Arbeiten" (CSCW) steht die Zusammenarbeit von Benutzern mittels EDV-Technologie im Mittelpunkt des Interesses. Es handelt sich dabei um multidisziplinäre Forschung welche soziale, theoretische, praktische und technische Aspekte von Zusammenarbeit mit einschliesst. | |||||
Lernziel | see above | |||||
252-3600-02L | Ubiquitous Computing Seminar | W | 2 KP | 2S | F. Mattern, O. Hilliges | |
Kurzbeschreibung | Seminar zu unterschiedlichen Themen aus den Bereichen Pervasive Computing, Ubiquitous Computing, Mensch-Maschine-Interaktion, Verteilte Systeme und verwandter Gebiete. | |||||
Lernziel | Erwerb von Kenntnissen zu unterschiedlichen aktuellen Themen aus den Bereichen Pervasive Computing, Ubiquitous Computing, Mensch-Maschine Interaktion Verteilte Systeme und verwandter Gebiete. | |||||
252-4102-00L | Seminar on Randomized Algorithms and Probabilistic Methods | W | 2 KP | 2S | A. Steger | |
Kurzbeschreibung | The aim of the seminar is to study papers which bring the students to the forefront of today's research topics. This semester we will study selected papers of the conference Symposium on Discrete Algorithms (SODA15). | |||||
Lernziel | Read papers from the forefront of today's research; learn how to give a scientific talk. | |||||
Voraussetzungen / Besonderes | The seminar is open for both students from mathematics and students from computer science. As prerequisite we require that you passed the course Randomized Algorithms and Probabilistic Methods (or equivalent, if you come from abroad). | |||||
252-4202-00L | Seminar in Theoretical Computer Science | W | 2 KP | 2S | E. Welzl, B. Gärtner, M. Hoffmann, J. Lengler, A. Steger, B. Sudakov | |
Kurzbeschreibung | Presentation of recent publications in theoretical computer science, including results by diploma, masters and doctoral candidates. | |||||
Lernziel | To get an overview of current research in the areas covered by the involved research groups. To present results from the literature. | |||||
252-4302-00L | Seminar Algorithmic Game Theory | W | 2 KP | 2S | P. Widmayer, M. Mihalak | |
Kurzbeschreibung | 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. | |||||
Lernziel | Develop an understanding of selected problems of current interest in the area of algorithmic game theory, and a practice of a scientific presentation. | |||||
Inhalt | 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. | |||||
Literatur | Selected research articles. | |||||
Voraussetzungen / Besonderes | You must have passed our "Algorithmic Game Theory" class (or have acquired equivalent knowledge, in exceptional cases). | |||||
252-4800-00L | Quantum Information and Cryptography | W | 2 KP | 2S | S. Wolf | |
Kurzbeschreibung | Es werden verschiedene Themen im Grenzgebiet der Bereiche Quantenphysik, Informationstheorie und Kryptographie behandelt. | |||||
Lernziel | Themen im Grenzgebiet der Bereiche Quantenphysik, Informationstheorie und Kryptographie werden behandelt. | |||||
252-5251-00L | Computational Science | W | 2 KP | 2S | P. Arbenz, T. Hoefler, P. Koumoutsakos | |
Kurzbeschreibung | Seminarteilnehmer studieren grundlegende Papiere aus der Computational Science und halten in einem 40-min. Vortrag (auf Englisch). Der Vortrag (Struktur, Inhalt, Darstellung) ist mit dem verantw. Professor vorzubesprechen. Der Vortrag muss so gehalten werden, dass ihn die anderen Seminarteilnehmer verstehen und etwas lernen können. Teilnahme während des ganzen Semesters ist vorgeschrieben. | |||||
Lernziel | Studieren und präsentieren einer grundlegenden Arbeit aus dem Bereich der Computational Science. Lernen, über ein wissenschaftliches Thema vorzutragen. | |||||
Inhalt | Teilnehmer am Seminar studieren grundlegende Papiere aus dem Bereich Computational Science und tragen darüber (auf Englisch) in einem 40-minütigen Vortrag vor. Vor der Präsentation soll der Vortrag (bzgl. Struktur, Inhalt, Darstellung) mit dem verantwortlichen Professor besprochen werden. Der Vortrag muss in einer Weise gegeben werden, dass ihn die anderen Seminarteilnehmer verstehen können und etwas lernen können. Teilnahme während des ganzen Semesters ist vorgeschrieben. | |||||
Skript | keines | |||||
Literatur | Papiere werden in der ersten Semesterwoche verteilt. | |||||
252-5704-00L | Advanced Methods in Computer Graphics Maximale Teilnehmerzahl: 24 | W | 2 KP | 2S | M. Gross, O. Sorkine Hornung | |
Kurzbeschreibung | This seminar covers advanced topics in computer graphics with a focus on the latest research results. Topics include modeling, rendering, animation, physical simulation, computational photography, and others. | |||||
Lernziel | The goal is to obtain an in-depth understanding of actual problems and research topics in the field of computer graphics as well as improve presentation and critical analysis skills. | |||||
263-2100-00L | Research Topics in Software Engineering Maximale Teilnehmerzahl: 22 | W | 2 KP | 2S | T. Hoefler | |
Kurzbeschreibung | This seminar introduces students to fundamental results in parallel programming and design. Students will study and present research papers that span topics in both theory and practice, ranging from foundations parallel computing to applications. The focus will be on fundamental lower and upper bounds, thus, many papers will be dated. Students need a solid mathematical background. | |||||
Lernziel | At the end of the course, the students should be familiar with a broad range of key research results in the area of parallel computing, know how to read and assess papers in the area, and be able to highlight practical examples/applications, limitations of existing work, and outline potential improvements. | |||||
Inhalt | A selection of research papers with a focus on foundations of parallel computing/programming. | |||||
Literatur | The publications to be presented will be announced on the seminar home page at least one week before the first session. | |||||
Voraussetzungen / Besonderes | Papers will be distributed in the first session. | |||||
263-3830-00L | Software Defined Networking: The Data Centre Perspective | W | 2 KP | 2S | T. Roscoe | |
Kurzbeschreibung | Software Defined Networks (SDN) is a change supported not only by research but also industry and redifens how traditional network management and configuration is been done. | |||||
Lernziel | Through review and discussion of literature on an exciting new trend in networking, the students get the opportunity to get familiar with one of the most promising new developments in data centre connectivity, while at the same time they can develop soft skills related to the evaluation and presentation of professional content. | |||||
Inhalt | Software Defined Networks (SDN) is a change supported not only by research but also industry and redifens how traditional network management and configuration is been done. Although much has been already investigated and there are already functional SDN-enabled switches there are many open questions ahead of the adoption of SDN inside and outside the data centre (traditional or cloud-based). With a series of seminars we will reflect on the challenges, adoption strategies and future trends of SDN to create an understanding how SDN is affecting the network operators' industry. | |||||
Literatur | The seminar is based on recent publications by academia and industry. Links to the publications are placed on the Seminar page and can be downloaded from any location with access to the ETH campus network. | |||||
Voraussetzungen / Besonderes | The seminar bases on active and interactive participation of the students. | |||||
263-4203-00L | Geometry: Combinatorics and Algorithms | W | 2 KP | 2S | B. Gärtner, M. Hoffmann, E. Welzl | |
Kurzbeschreibung | 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. | |||||
Lernziel | 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. | |||||
Voraussetzungen / Besonderes | 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. | |||||
227-0126-00L | Advanced Topics in Networked Embedded Systems Number of participants limited to 12. | W | 2 KP | 1S | O. Saukh, J. Beutel, L. Thiele | |
Kurzbeschreibung | The seminar will cover advanced topics in networked embedded systems. A particular focus are cyber-physical systems and sensor networks in various application domains. | |||||
Lernziel | The goal is to get a deeper understanding on leading edge technologies in the discipline, on classes of applications, and on current as well as future research directions. | |||||
Inhalt | The seminar enables Master students, PhDs and Postdocs to learn about latest breakthroughs in wireless sensor networks, networked embedded systems and devices, and energy-harvesting in several application domains, including environmental monitoring, tracking, smart buildings and control. Participants are requested to actively participate in the organization and preparation of the seminar. | |||||
227-0559-00L | Seminar in Distributed Computing | W | 2 KP | 2S | R. Wattenhofer | |
Kurzbeschreibung | In this seminar participating students present and discuss recent research papers in the area of distributed computing. The seminar consists of algorithmic as well as systems papers in distributed computing theory, peer-to-peer computing, ad hoc and sensor networking, or multi-core computing. | |||||
Lernziel | In the last two decades, we have experienced an unprecedented growth in the area of distributed systems and networks; distributed computing now encompasses many of the activities occurring in today's computer and communications world. This course introduces the basics of distributed computing, highlighting common themes and techniques. We study the fundamental issues underlying the design of distributed systems: communication, coordination, synchronization, uncertainty. We explore essential algorithmic ideas and lower bound techniques. In this seminar, students present the latest work in this domain. Seminar language: English | |||||
Inhalt | Different each year. For details see: Link | |||||
Skript | Slides of presentations will be made available. | |||||
Literatur | Papers. The actual paper selection can be found on Link. |
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