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Introduction to Teaching and Research Methods in Computer Science (CMPUT 603)

CMPUT 603 is a graduate-level course at the University of Alberta focusing on teaching and research methodologies. Instructed by Prof. José Nelson Amaral, this course is designed for students pursuing either M.Sc. or Ph.D. degrees in computer science. It emphasizes the importance of research dissemination and publication. Students will engage in seminars, complete graduate-level courses, and develop a thesis that contributes original findings to their field. Office hours and contact details for the instructor and teaching assistant are provided to assist students.

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Introduction to Teaching and Research Methods in Computer Science (CMPUT 603)

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  1. CMPUT603 - Fall 2007 Topic0: Introduction José Nelson Amaral http://www.cs.ualberta.ca/~c603 CMPUT 603 - Teaching and Research Methods

  2. Instructor: Prof. Jose Nelson Amaral amaral@cs.ualberta.ca http://www.cs.ualberta.ca/~amaral Office ATH 342 Phone 492-5411 Office Hours: Anytime (appointment suggested but not required) Teaching Assistant: Michael Smit msmit@cs.ualberta.ca http://www.cs.ualberta.ca/~msmit Admin. Information CMPUT 603 - Teaching and Research Methods

  3. Background of the Dept • One of the oldest in Canada • 1964: first M.Sc. • 1973: first 2 Ph.D. • 46 faculty members • 40+ supporting staff members • >200 graduate students • Continuing: 60 M.Sc. --- 71 Ph.D. • New: 36 M.Sc. --- 16 Ph.D. • 25 graduate courses offered this year CMPUT 603 - Teaching and Research Methods

  4. People You Want to Know Steve Sutphen (Faculty Services Officer) Edith Drummond (Grad. Program Coordinator) Karen Berg (Grad. Program Assistant) CMPUT 603 - Teaching and Research Methods

  5. People You Want to Know Jim HooverProfessor/Associate Chair (Undergraduate) Jonathan SchaeferProfessor Department Chair Catherine Descheneau Director of Instructional Laboratories CMPUT 603 - Teaching and Research Methods

  6. Graduate Committee Members • Pawel Gburzynski • Russ Greiner • Janelle Harms • Mario Nascimento • Nilanjan Ray • Lorna Stewart • David Wishart • Ken Wong • Herb Yang • Jia You • Colin Cherry (Graduate Student Representative) • Edith Drummond (Coordinator & Recorder) CMPUT 603 - Teaching and Research Methods

  7. M.Sc. (thesis) • 603 plus 4 graduate courses • Minimum GPA for continuation is 2.7 • Minimum passing grade is C+ or 2.3 • A thesis • Seminar must be given prior to the defense • Oral exam • Research-oriented M.Sc. • Students must demonstrate ability to • master research literature • do innovative work with minimal supervision • Should be complete within 20 months of full-time study CMPUT 603 - Teaching and Research Methods

  8. M.Sc. Thesis (UofA Calendar) • …the thesis should reveal that the candidate is able to work in a scholarly manner and is acquainted with the principal works published on the subject of the thesis. As far as possible, it should be an original contribution…. CMPUT 603 - Teaching and Research Methods

  9. Ph.D. thesisUofA Calendar • A doctoral thesis must embody the results of original investigations and analyses and be of such quality as to merit publication; furthermore, it must constitute a substantial contribution to the knowledge of the candidate’s field of study. CMPUT 603 - Teaching and Research Methods

  10. Ph.D. • Course requirements • With M.Sc.: min. of 3 single-term graduate courses + 603 • Without M.Sc.: min. of 7 single-term graduate courses + 603 • Min. GPA for continuation is 3.3. • student must have a grade of B- or higher in all three best 600-level courses • Min. passing grade is C+ • Breadth requirements (3 areas, 1 course in each area) • Theoretical foundations (theory, applied math, combinatorial computing) • Systems and network (architecture and robotics; systems and network; software and languages) • Applications (graphics, vision and imaging; database systems; AI) • Candidacy exam (thesis proposal) – normally held after the course requirements are completed • 3 seminars • Final oral exam CMPUT 603 - Teaching and Research Methods

  11. Research Dissemination (Publications) • A very important component of the research training • If the work is not published, it will be soon forgotten by all. • Students in all degree programs (M.Sc. and Ph.D.) must be motivated and are encouraged to publish their work CMPUT 603 - Teaching and Research Methods

  12. M.Sc. to Ph.D. • If you • are in the M.Sc. Program • are highly motivated in research • have impressed your supervisor and other faculty members of your research ability (e.g. in projects) • have excelled in courses • are interested in the Ph.D. program • then you may want to consider transferring to the Ph.D. program directly without finishing your M.Sc. CMPUT 603 - Teaching and Research Methods

  13. Supervisor • Important to select one if you do not have one – deadline is March • First determine your area of interest • Then talk to faculty members in the area • Talk to their students • Find one that you can work with and that has a project of interest to you CMPUT 603 - Teaching and Research Methods

  14. Seminars and Talks • Many seminars and talks are scheduled throughout the year (DLS, special lectures, etc) • You should try to attend those of particular interest to you – even if they are not quite in your area • You are welcome to attend any research group meeting in the department: • http://www.cs.ualberta.ca/research/meetings.php • All 603 students must attend all DLS (Distinguished Lecture Series) in the first term CMPUT 603 - Teaching and Research Methods

  15. What is 603? • Teaching and research methods • To provide information and resources on teaching and research methods in computing science • Topics (check web for details: www.cs.ualberta.ca/~c603) • TA, LaTex • Ethics • WebCT – 5 modules on ethics • Research methods • Research result dissemination (talks, writing, reviewing) • Grading: A letter grade will be assigned • Attendance is required • Two main assignments (paper #1 and paper #2) CMPUT 603 - Teaching and Research Methods

  16. Double Dipping and Plagiarism • Double dipping consists of the submission of the same work to obtain credit in more than one class --- It is not allowed. • Plagiarism is not tolerated. The consequences for plagiarism are enormous. CMPUT 603 - Teaching and Research Methods

  17. Plagiarism in CMPUT605Special Rules • Paper #1: • The grade will be affected; • One-on-one discussion with the instructor; • No report to disciplinary officer will be made. • Paper #2: Normal plagiarism rules will apply. • Usual Faculty of Science penalties (depends on severity of case): • Failing grade in the course; and/or • Suspension from the university; or • Expulsion from the university. CMPUT 603 - Teaching and Research Methods

  18. To be a good Teaching Assistant • Support your instructor(s) • Do not set your own agenda or guidelines • UTS (University Teaching Services) • UTP (University Teaching Program) • Be responsible • To the instructor • To the students • Funding continuation as a TA depends on performance CMPUT 603 - Teaching and Research Methods

  19. Pedagogy: • 40-50 hours of formal classroom time • Practicum (Mentoring): • At least two-terms as TA • Two teaching events • Documentation: • Teaching dossier (reflective) http://gradfile.fgsro.ualberta.ca/utp/ CMPUT 603 - Teaching and Research Methods

  20. GSA Awards • Annually, the Graduate Students Association solicit nominations for several awards • Campus wide recognition CMPUT 603 - Teaching and Research Methods

  21. Common Problems • TA and instructor • Student and supervisor • Student and student • Be open and upfront • Resolve the problem before it becomes a major issue • The Department has a collegial environment. Everything can be discussed. Don’t wait until very late to resolve a problem! CMPUT 603 - Teaching and Research Methods

  22. A CSGSA mailing list for technical questions • For technical questions: • What algorithm to use? • What software package? • Problems with code generation • Problems with software configuration • Subscribe/write to: • cstech@mailman.srv.ualberta.ca • For instruction on how to subscribe/use: • http://www.mailman.srv.ualberta.ca CMPUT 603 - Teaching and Research Methods

  23. 48th Turkey Trot - Sept 22 • In benefit of United Way • CS has participated for 16 years • CS has won for many years • It is fun • It is a good cause • It is for the whole family • Early bird: Sept 14 • CGSA discount: $5 CMPUT 603 - Teaching and Research Methods

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