Proseminar: Applications of Logic in Computer Science (WS 2023/2024)
Proseminar: Applications of Logic in Computer Science
The Proseminar ”Applications of Logic in Computer Science” is an offer for students in the Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (module INF-B-510, INF-B-520, INF-B-610) and in the Diplom degree in Computer Science (module INF-D-520), who have already had their first contact with logic in the basic courses and would like to delve deeper into the topic.
Prerequisite
It is desirable that the students are interested in logic and theoretical computer science (e.g. in the content of the courses ”Formale Systeme” and ”Theoretische Informatik und Logik”).
Learning Objectives
In this Proseminar, students will learn about applications of logic in computer science. The topics are: algorithms for efficiently deriving automatic deductions, the use of logic in concrete application examples, and extensions of classical logics for specific applications.
By the end of this Proseminar, students should be able to:
• read and analyze a text on the application of logic in computer science
• design an appealing presentation
• present the results of the analysis
• review and disccuss a scientific presentation
Course Outline
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Agenda |
Date |
Method |
Description |
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Topics Publication |
Starting 25.09.2023 |
Online on OPAL |
Topics publication on OPAL. |
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Meeting 1: Topics Introduction (Mandatory) |
20.10.2023 13.00-14.00 |
In-person at Room APB/3027 |
Overview of the Proseminar and the available topics. |
| Topic Selection (Mandatory)
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Until 24.10.2023 | Online on OPAL | Binding selection of a topic on OPAL. Allocation is based on ”first come, first serve”. |
| Exam Registration (Mandatory) | Until 30.11.2023 | Exam office | https://tu-dresden.de/ing/informatik/studium/examination-office/pruefungen |
| Meeting 2: Topic Discussion |
01.12.2023 09.00–17.00 | 1-on-1 in-person
at Room APB/3027
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Students read articles on the topic. Discussion with instructor about the topic (e.g., clarification of content-related questions, additional literature, structuring of the topic). |
| Meeting 3: Talk on Presentation Tips | 08.12.2023 13.00–14.00 | In-person at Room APB/3027 | Optional class by instructor on how to give a presentation. |
| Outline Submission | By 10.01.2024 | Online on OPAL | Submission of the outline of the presentation on OPAL. |
| Meeting 4: Outline Discussion
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12.01.2024 9.00–17.00 |
1-on-1 in-person at Room APB/3027 |
Outline discussion in person. |
| Presentation Draft Submission | By 24.01.2024 | Online on OPAL | Submission of the draft for presentation on OPAL. |
| Meeting 5: Presentation
Discussion |
26.01.2024 9.00–17.00 | 1-on-1 in-person
at Room APB/3027 |
Presentation discussion in person. |
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Final Presentation Submission (Mandatory) |
By 31.01.2024 | Online on OPAL |
Submission of the final presentation on OPAL. |
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Presentation (Mandatory) |
01.02.2024 and 02.02.2024 9.00–12.00 |
In-person at Room APB/3027 | Present the topic in a 30-minute lecture (+15 minutes of discussion). It is particularly important to convey the knowledge in your own words and in an understandable and appealing presentation.
It is also necessary that the students actively participate in the discussions on peer presentations in the Proseminar. |