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Honors Thesis Preparation in Computer Science: Planning for Research Success

This course aims to equip undergraduate students with the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare for an honors thesis in computer science. Students will learn about research areas, critical reading of literature, and planning their academic journey towards research. Guest lectures and insights from existing honors students will provide valuable perspectives. Choosing a research area and understanding the nature of academia are key components of the course.

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Honors Thesis Preparation in Computer Science: Planning for Research Success

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  1. CS 178HIntroduction to Computer Science Research Raymond J. Mooney Vitaly Shmatikov University of Texas at Austin

  2. Course Goal • Prepare undergraduate students for eventually doing an honors thesis. • Need to start planning now • Learn about areas of CS in which you might work. • Choose a (tentative) area in which you are interested. • Plan your course schedule so you take the necessary courses in time to start research in your junior year.

  3. Discussion Topics • Why do an honors thesis? • What is research and what is an honors thesis? • Critical reading of research literature • The road to an honors thesis • The nature of academia and research professors

  4. Guest Lectures • Research professors summarize their research area • Panel of existing honors students present their perspective.

  5. Department Research Areas • First choice is to pick an area of computer science. • Must be represented by research faculty in the department. • Review department research web pages.

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