Computer Science Research

CS 197 · Spring 2023

This course offers a team-based introduction to Computer Science research experiences. Students form teams within a desired research area (HCI, AI & Sustainability, AI & Computational Biology), then are matched with a quarter-long research project under direct mentorship of a Ph.D. student, with the goal of producing a publishable work-in-progress (e.g., poster) by the end of the quarter. Classes will be organized into a once-weekly lecture and a one-weekly section meeting. Research areas meet regularly as sections led by a Ph.D. student in the area, sharing progress and challenges. Lecture components of the course teach research concepts in computer science.

Lecture Section Assignment
Tuesday 4/4

What is research?

Area & Projects Overview

HCI (Projects)

AI & Sustainability (Projects)

AI & Computational Biology (Projects)

Section application

Due: 1 hour after first lecture for priority placement; late applications considered as space allows

Assignment 1: Reading a Paper

Due: Tuesday 4/11 at 10:00am
Tuesday 4/11

Literature Review

In-Depth Intro & Tutorials

Start literature review: Affinity maps

Assignment 2: Related Work

Due: Tuesday 4/18 at 10:00am
Tuesday 4/18

Research Contributions

Begin Weekly Progress Reports and Advising

Assignment 3: Introduction & Progress Report I

Due: Thurs 4/27 at 10:00am
Tuesday 4/25

Vectoring in Research

Progress Reports and Advising

Assignment 4: Progress Report II

Due: Thurs 5/4 at 10:00am
Tuesday 5/2

Velocity in Research

Progress Reports and Advising

Assignment 5: Progress Report III

Due: Thurs 5/11 at 10:00am
Tuesday 5/9

Panel: Research Career Paths

Progress Reports and Advising

Assignment 6: Milestone

Midpoint check-in: Team Dynamics Form
Due: Thurs 5/18 at 10:00am
Tuesday 5/16

Evaluation

Progress Reports and Advising

Assignment 7: Evaluation Plan

Due: Thurs 5/25 at 10:00am
Tuesday 5/23

Writing a paper

Optional Advising

Assignment 8: Draft Paper

Due: Tues 5/30 at 10:00am
Tuesday 5/30

Giving Talks

Practice Talks & Peer Review Draft Papers

Assignment 9: Draft Talk

Due: In Section, Thurs 6/1
Tuesday 6/6

Picking Projects

Final Progress Report & Advising

Final Progress Report

Due: Wed June 7, EOD.

Final Talk

Due: In our scheduled final exam session, Tues June 13, 3:30-6:30pm in Room 60-109.

Final Paper & Project

Due: Tues June 13, 3:30pm

Team Dynamics Form

Due: Tues June 13, 3:30pm


    Lecture
  • Tuesdays 10:30-11:20AM PT Room 60-109
    Sections
  • AI & Sustainability: Th 10:30-11:20AM in Gates 174
  • AI & Computational Biology: Th 10:30-11:20AM in Room 60-109
  • HCI: Th 10:30-11:20AM in STLC 119
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