CS 197 · Spring 2026
This course offers a team-based introduction to Computer Science research experiences. Students form teams within a desired research area (e.g., AI), then are matched with a quarter-long mentored research project, 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, sharing progress and challenges. Lecture components of the course teach research concepts in computer science.
| Week | Section | Lecture | Assignment |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Tuesday 3/31
No section
|
Thursday 4/2
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Due: Monday 4/6 8:00pm for priority placement Due: Thursday 4/9 at 10:30am |
2 |
Tuesday 4/7
Section introduction |
Thursday 4/9
Research Contributions: Bit Flips |
Due: Sunday 4/12 at 8:00pm
Due: Thursday 4/16 at 10:30am |
3 |
Tuesday 4/14
Begin Weekly Progress Reports |
Thursday 4/16
Arguing a Research Project |
Due: Sunday 4/19 at 8:00pm
Due: Thursday 4/23 at 10:30am |
4 |
Tuesday 4/21
Progress Reports and Advising |
Thursday 4/23
Vectoring in Research |
Due: Sunday 4/26 at 8:00pm |
5 |
Tuesday 4/21
Progress Reports and Advising |
Thursday 4/23
Velocity in Research |
Due: Sunday 5/3 at 8:00pm
Mid-quarter feedback form Due: Sunday 5/3 at 8:00pm |
6 |
Tuesday 4/28
Progress Reports and Advising |
Thursday 4/30
Evaluation |
Due: Sunday 5/10 at 8:00pm |
7 |
Tuesday 5/5
Progress Reports and Advising |
Thursday 5/7
|
Due: Sunday 5/17 at 8:00pm
Due: Thursday 5/21 at 10:30am |
8 |
Tuesday 5/19
Progress Reports and Advising |
Thursday 5/21
Research Career Paths |
Due: Sunday 5/24 at 8:00pm
Due: Thursday 5/28 at 10:30am |
9 |
Tuesday 5/26
Peer Review Draft Papers |
Thursday 5/28
Giving Talks |
Due: Thursday 6/4 at 10:30am |
10 |
Tuesday 6/2
Practice Talks |
Thursday 6/4
Publication & Peer Review |
Tuesday 6/9 3:30-7:00pm CODA B90 due at the final presentation due at the final presentation |