CS 178H Introduction to Computer Science Research

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CS 178HIntroduction to Computer Science Research

• Raymond J. Mooney
• Vitaly Shmatikov
• University of Texas at Austin

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Course Goal

• Prepare undergraduate students for eventually
  doing an honors thesis.
• Need to start planning now
• Learn about areas of CS in which you might work.
• Choose a (tentative) area in which you are
  interested.
• Plan your course schedule so you take the
  necessary courses in time to start research in
  your junior year.

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Discussion Topics

• Why do an honors thesis?
• What is research and what is an honors thesis?
• Critical reading of research literature
• The road to an honors thesis
• The nature of academia and research professors

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Guest Lectures

• Research professors summarize their research area
• Panel of existing honors students present their
  perspective.

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Department Research Areas

• First choice is to pick an area of computer
  science.
• Must be represented by research faculty in the
  department.
• Review department research web pages.