CS 197 · Winter 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 1/6
No section
|
Friday 1/9
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Due: Tuesday 1/14 8:00pm for priority placement Due: Friday 1/16 at 10:30am |
2 |
Tuesday 1/13
Section introduction |
Friday 1/16
Research Contributions: Bit Flips |
Due: Sunday 1/18 at 8:00pm
Due: Friday 1/23 at 10:30am |
3 |
Tuesday 1/20
Begin Weekly Progress Reports |
Friday 1/23
Arguing a Research Project |
Due: Sunday 1/25 at 8:00pm
Due: Friday 1/30 at 10:30am |
4 |
Tuesday 1/27
Progress Reports and Advising |
Friday 1/30
Vectoring in Research |
Due: Sunday 2/1 at 8:00pm |
5 |
Tuesday 2/3
Progress Reports and Advising |
Friday 2/6
Velocity in Research |
Due: Sunday 2/8 at 8:00pm
Mid-quarter feedback form Due: Sunday 2/8 at 8:00pm |
6 |
Tuesday 2/10
Progress Reports and Advising |
Friday 2/13
Evaluation |
Due: Sunday 2/15 at 8:00pm |
7 |
Tuesday 2/17
Progress Reports and Advising |
Friday 2/20
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Due: Sunday 2/22 at 8:00pm
Due: Friday 2/27 at 10:30am |
8 |
Tuesday 2/24
Progress Reports and Advising |
Friday 2/26
Research Career Paths |
Due: Sunday 3/1 at 8:00pm
Due: Friday 3/6 at 10:30am |
9 |
Tuesday 3/3
Peer Review Draft Papers |
Friday 3/6
Giving Talks |
Due: Friday 3/13 at 10:30am |
10 |
Tuesday 3/10
Practice Talks |
Friday 3/13
Publication & Peer Review |
Monday 3/16 7:00-10:00pm LATHROP 016 due at the final presentation due at the final presentation |