Syllabus

OSAAMISTAVOITTEET

This is an introductory course on doctoral studies, research skills, and academic life in computer science. The course is obligatory for all new doctoral students (admitted as of 1 August 2022 or later) at the Department of Computer Science. 

As of January 1^st 2021 CS department doctoral support programme has been in operation at the Department of Computer Science for all new doctoral students. Students enrolled in the support programme in 2021 can select whether they want to complete their ongoing support programme as a course or not.

 

The specific aims of the course are as follows:

• All new doctoral students in computer science will get to know the CS department and build opportunities for peer-support during doctoral studies.
• The department aims to strengthen doctoral education in computer science. The course will lead doctoral students towards independence in key aspects of research and academic life, for example in scientific writing, oral presentation, science communication, research ethics, career planning etc.
• The aim of the department is to support the wellbeing of every doctoral student, and to ensure that the supervision relationship works and working conditions are favourable. If any problems occur in the doctoral thesis project, they will be identified early enough, and the department will provide help if needed.

Laajuus: 3

Aikataulu: 12.09.2023 - 07.05.2024

Vastuuopettaja (voimassa koko opetussuunnitelmakauden):

Vastuuopettaja (koskee tätä kurssikertaa): Jussi Rintanen, Kirsi Viitaharju

Kurssin yhteystiedot (koskee tätä kurssikertaa):

Kurssin CEFR-taso (voimassa koko opetussuunnitelmakauden):

Opetuskieli ja suorituskielet (koskee tätä kurssikertaa):

Teaching language: Finnish. Languages of study attainment: English

SISÄLTÖ, ARVIOINTI JA KUORMITTAVUUS

Sisältö

• voimassa koko opetussuunnitelmakauden:

  Passing the course requires participation in the following activities:

  • An onboarding event at the department
  • Doctoral seminars: two seminars during the first half of doctoral studies
  • Lectures on CS Research
  • Supervisory committee meetings: Supervisory committee is assigned to each individual doctoral student. It consists of supervisor(s), advisor(s), and one external member. The committee meets twice during the first half of doctoral studies. Doctoral students are responsible of practical arrangements and report to the department.
  • Participation in department activities and trainings: Students select a set of department’s trainings or events. These can include e.g. Comms & Coffee trainings, Mentoring & Diversity Talks, HICT trainings and events, presentation in the annual CS Research Day event.

  Course page with detailed information can be found on the department wiki space: https://wiki.aalto.fi/display/CSdept/CS-L9000+-+Introduction+to+doctoral+studies+in+computer+science

  The course does not include a formal evaluation. Passing the course is worth 3 ECTS (pass/fail).

   

  Course coordinators: Academic coordinators Miia Lähde and Niina Idänheimo, and Programme Director Prof. Jussi Rintanen.

  Questions on the course can be sent to cs-doctoral-studies@aalto.fi

Toteutus, työmuodot ja arvosteluperusteet

• voimassa koko opetussuunnitelmakauden:

  No grading. Pass or fail.

Työmäärä toteutustavoittain

• voimassa koko opetussuunnitelmakauden:

  Welcome info, 2 seminar presentations, 2 supervisory committee meetings, 4 lectures, participation in 5 department activities

  The course can be completed flexibly within the first 1,5 years of the doctoral studies.

PERUSTIETOJA

Korvaavuudet

• voimassa koko opetussuunnitelmakauden:

  Korvaavuudet

Esitiedot

• voimassa koko opetussuunnitelmakauden:

  Esitiedot

SDG: Kestävän kehityksen tavoitteet

3 Terveyttä ja hyvinvointia

4 Hyvä koulutus

5 Sukupuolten tasa-arvo

LISÄTIETOJA

Lisätietoja

• voimassa koko opetussuunnitelmakauden:

  Teaching Language : English

  Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I - Spring V
  2023-2024 Autumn I - Spring V

  Enrollment :

  The course is obligatory for all new doctoral students (admitted as of 1 August 2022 or later) at the Department of Computer Science.

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