CMPUT603 - Fall 2007
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CMPUT603 - Fall 2007
Topic0: IntroductionJosé Nelson Amaral
http://www.cs.ualberta.ca/~c603
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Instructor: Prof. Jose Nelson Amaral [email protected]
http://www.cs.ualberta.ca/~amaralOffice ATH 342Phone 492-5411Office Hours: Anytime (appointment
suggested but not required)
Teaching Assistant: Michael [email protected]
http://www.cs.ualberta.ca/~msmit
Admin. Information
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Background of the Dept
One of the oldest in Canada 1964: first M.Sc. 1973: first 2 Ph.D.
46 faculty members40+ supporting staff members>200 graduate students
Continuing: 60 M.Sc. --- 71 Ph.D. New: 36 M.Sc. --- 16 Ph.D.
25 graduate courses offered this year
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People You Want to Know
Karen Berg (Grad. Program Assistant)
Steve Sutphen (Faculty Services Officer)
Edith Drummond (Grad. Program Coordinator)
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Jim HooverProfessor/Associate Chair (Undergraduate)
Catherine Descheneau Director of Instructional Laboratories
People You Want to Know
Jonathan SchaeferProfessor
Department Chair
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Graduate Committee Members
Pawel Gburzynski Russ Greiner Janelle Harms Mario Nascimento Nilanjan Ray Lorna Stewart David Wishart Ken Wong Herb Yang Jia You Colin Cherry (Graduate Student Representative) Edith Drummond (Coordinator & Recorder)
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M.Sc. (thesis)
603 plus 4 graduate courses Minimum GPA for continuation is 2.7 Minimum passing grade is C+ or 2.3
A thesis Seminar must be given prior to the defense Oral exam
Research-oriented M.Sc. Students must demonstrate ability to
master research literature do innovative work with minimal supervision
Should be complete within 20 months of full-time study
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M.Sc. Thesis (UofA Calendar)
…the thesis should reveal that the candidate is able to work in a scholarly manner and is acquainted with the principal works published on the subject of the thesis. As far as possible, it should be an original contribution….
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Ph.D. thesisUofA Calendar
A doctoral thesis must embody the results of original investigations and analyses and be of such quality as to merit publication; furthermore, it must constitute a substantial contribution to the knowledge of the candidate’s field of study.
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Ph.D. Course requirements
With M.Sc.: min. of 3 single-term graduate courses + 603 Without M.Sc.: min. of 7 single-term graduate courses + 603 Min. GPA for continuation is 3.3. student must have a grade of B- or higher in all three best
600-level courses Min. passing grade is C+
Breadth requirements (3 areas, 1 course in each area) Theoretical foundations (theory, applied math,
combinatorial computing) Systems and network (architecture and robotics; systems and
network; software and languages) Applications (graphics, vision and imaging; database
systems; AI) Candidacy exam (thesis proposal) – normally held after
the course requirements are completed 3 seminars Final oral exam
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Research Dissemination (Publications)
A very important component of the research training
If the work is not published, it will be soon forgotten by all.
Students in all degree programs (M.Sc. and Ph.D.) must be motivated and are encouraged to publish their work
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M.Sc. to Ph.D.
If you are in the M.Sc. Program are highly motivated in research have impressed your supervisor and other faculty members of your research ability (e.g. in projects)
have excelled in courses are interested in the Ph.D. program
then you may want to consider transferring to the Ph.D. program directly without finishing your M.Sc.
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SupervisorImportant to select one if you do not have one – deadline is March
First determine your area of interestThen talk to faculty members in the area
Talk to their studentsFind one that you can work with and that has a project of interest to you
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Seminars and Talks
Many seminars and talks are scheduled throughout the year (DLS, special lectures, etc)
You should try to attend those of particular interest to you – even if they are not quite in your area
You are welcome to attend any research group meeting in the department:
http://www.cs.ualberta.ca/research/meetings.php
All 603 students must attend all DLS (Distinguished Lecture Series) in the first term
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What is 603?
Teaching and research methods To provide information and resources on teaching and
research methods in computing science Topics
(check web for details: www.cs.ualberta.ca/~c603) TA, LaTex Ethics
• WebCT – 5 modules on ethics Research methods Research result dissemination (talks, writing, reviewing)
Grading: A letter grade will be assigned Attendance is required Two main assignments (paper #1 and paper #2)
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Double Dipping and Plagiarism
Double dipping consists of the submission of the same work to obtain credit in more than one class --- It is not allowed.
Plagiarism is not tolerated. The consequences for plagiarism are enormous.
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Plagiarism in CMPUT605Special Rules
Paper #1: The grade will be affected; One-on-one discussion with the instructor; No report to disciplinary officer will be made.
Paper #2: Normal plagiarism rules will apply. Usual Faculty of Science penalties (depends on severity of case):Failing grade in the course; and/orSuspension from the university; orExpulsion from the university.
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To be a good Teaching Assistant
Support your instructor(s) Do not set your own agenda or guidelines
UTS (University Teaching Services) UTP (University Teaching Program)
Be responsible To the instructor To the students
Funding continuation as a TA depends on performance
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Pedagogy: 40-50 hours of formal classroom time
Practicum (Mentoring): At least two-terms as TA Two teaching events
Documentation: Teaching dossier (reflective) http://gradfile.fgsro.ualberta.ca/utp/
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GSA Awards
Annually, the Graduate Students Association solicit nominations for several awards Campus wide recognition
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Common Problems
TA and instructor Student and supervisor Student and student Be open and upfront Resolve the problem before it becomes a major issue
The Department has a collegial environment. Everything can be discussed. Don’t wait until very late to resolve a problem!
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A CSGSA mailing list for technical questions
For technical questions: What algorithm to use? What software package? Problems with code generation Problems with software configuration
Subscribe/write to: [email protected]
For instruction on how to subscribe/use: http://www.mailman.srv.ualberta.ca
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48th Turkey Trot - Sept 22
In benefit of United Way CS has participated for 16 years
CS has won for many yearsIt is funIt is a good causeIt is for the whole family
Early bird: Sept 14 CGSA discount: $5