LEARNING OUTCOMES
Credits: 1 - 2
Schedule: 23.10.2023 - 31.07.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Samuel Kaski, Sammie Katt
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
This class is being taught by Samuel Kaski and Sammie Katt. For any questions, please contact Sammie on his Aalto email address.
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
This pilot course consists of the attendance of a minimum number of "ELLIS Distinguished lectures" or talks of similar nature, picked from a list we compile from seminars and presentations organized by the CS research labs. The students will need to complete a written assignment for each lecture to deepen and showcase their understanding. The class is aimed towards all students within CS and this is reflected in both the selected lectures and the assignment.
Attending ELLIS lectures, or others from visiting researchers, and completing related assignments will provide a unique opportunity to see the application of knowledge and expertise obtained during their studies. It will also expose the students to state-of-the-art research from various topics in CS, enabling them to 'dip their toes' in different potential future (research) directions.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
applies in this implementation
Students should submit 6 presentation reports for 1 ECT. Different "types" of reports are expected, including a "summary" and "deep dive".
The submission is evaluated on the writing quality and demonstrated understanding of scientific content and graded with a pass/fail fashion.
Workload
applies in this implementation
Each report is expected to be between 2 and 3 pages, which is assumed to take 5 hours at most. Naturally, the students are expected to attend the talks that they write about.
DETAILS
Study Material
applies in this implementation
Other than the selected talks, there is no additional material in this class.
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Study methods: attendance of a minimum number of lectures + written assignment for each lecture.
Target audience: Advanced bachelor students and master students in CS major.
applies in this implementation
The goal is to introduce students to high-quality research talks and expose them to the potential of future academic directions they could take. This class aims to do so while providing as much freedom as feasible.
Details on the schedule
applies in this implementation
The schedule will be updated as lectures and talks are announced.