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252-2600-05L 2 Credits BSC D-INFK

Software Engineering Seminar

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Martin Vechev, Prof. Dr. Zhendong Su
The deadline for deregistering expires at the end of the second week of the semester. Students who are still registered after that date, but do not attend the seminar, will officially fail the seminar.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:49

Abstract

The course is an introduction to research in software engineering, based on reading and presenting high quality research papers in the field. The instructor may choose a variety of topics or one topic that is explored through several papers.

Objective

The main goals of this seminar are 1) learning how to read and understand a recent research paper in computer science; and 2) learning how to present a technical topic in computer science to an audience of peers.

Content

The technical content of this course falls into the general area of software engineering but will vary from semester to semester.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
The deadline for deregistering is by the end of the second week of the semester. Students, who are still registered after that date, but do not attend the seminar, will officially fail the seminar.Grading is based on presentation *and* active participation in the seminar. A student must be present even if s/he is not the speaker. Acceptable reasons for absence are illness, military or civil service, and similar events that are beyond your control. All absences must be documented.

Registration & Places

Max Places
22
Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Software Engineering Seminar No time listed 2 h weekly

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