Michael Hoffmann: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2018 |
| Name | Dr. Michael Hoffmann |
| Address | Inst. f. Theoretische Informatik ETH Zürich, OAT Z 13.1 Andreasstrasse 5 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 632 73 90 |
| hoffmann@inf.ethz.ch | |
| URL | http://www.inf.ethz.ch/~hoffmann |
| Department | Computer Science |
| Relationship | Lecturer |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 252-4202-00L | Seminar in Theoretical Computer Science  | 2 credits | 2S | E. Welzl, B. Gärtner, M. Hoffmann, J. Lengler, A. Steger, B. Sudakov | |
| Abstract | Presentation of recent publications in theoretical computer science, including results by diploma, masters and doctoral candidates. | ||||
| Learning objective | To get an overview of current research in the areas covered by the involved research groups. To present results from the literature. | ||||
| 263-4203-00L | Geometry: Combinatorics and Algorithms | 2 credits | 2S | M. Hoffmann, E. Welzl, L. F. Barba Flores, P. Valtr | |
| Abstract | This seminar complements the course Geometry: Combinatorics & Algorithms. Students of the seminar will present original research papers, some classic and some of them very recent. | ||||
| Learning objective | Each student is expected to read, understand, and elaborate on a selected research paper. To this end, (s)he should give a 45-min. presentation about the paper. The process includes * getting an overview of the related literature; * understanding and working out the background/motivation: why and where are the questions addressed relevant? * understanding the contents of the paper in all details; * selecting parts suitable for the presentation; * presenting the selected parts in such a way that an audience with some basic background in geometry and graph theory can easily understand and appreciate it. | ||||
| Content | This seminar is held once a year and complements the course Geometry: Combinatorics & Algorithms. Students of the seminar will present original research papers, some classic and some of them very recent. The seminar is a good preparation for a master, diploma, or semester thesis in the area. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisite: Successful participation in the course "Geometry: Combinatorics & Algorithms" (takes place every HS) is required. | ||||