CS5014: Research Methods in Computer Science

Course time and Place: TuTh 12:30-1:45 in Randolph 121

Textbooks:

• Raj Jain, The Art of Computer Systems Performace Analysis, Wiley, 1991.
• Nicholas J. Higham, Handbook of Writing for the Mathematical Sciences, SIAM, 1998

Instructor: Dr. Cliff Shaffer
Email:
Office: McBryde 331, 540-231-4354
Office Hours: TuTh 11-12

Writing Center: All students taking this course are given blanket permission to make use of the Writing Center to help them prepare their assignments.

Announcements

• Final grades have been posted. All assignments will be returned to your mailboxes later this afternoon.

Table of Contents

• Syllabus (08/04/05)
• Course topics and schedule (10/25/05)
• Course notes (11/17/05)
• Final Grades (12/09/05)
• Links to course-related information (09/26/05)
• Assignments (11/22/05)

Pointers to other information

• Department of Computer Science Home Page
• Virginia Tech Home Page
• Graduate Honor System
• Departmental Policy on Koofers, Old Programs, Cheating, and Computer Use