Informatics 291S Literature Survey in Software Engineering Sam Malek Fall 2017

Logistics Class sessions: Mondays 3:30pm–4:50pm Phase II Exam: Around week 10 Office hours: Immediately after class, or by appointment

Logistics Website: https://canvas.eee.uci.edu/courses/6531 Class Files (Slides, Exam questions, Papers): Canvas Submissions: Canvas Email Mailing list: Canvas

Catalog Description Reading and analysis of relevant literature in software engineering under the direction of a faculty member Two quarters of 291s are required for the graduate program in Software Engineering all Ph.D. students M.S. students choosing Capstone Plan II (comprehensive examination) if you pass the Phase II exam after one enrollment, you may petition out of the second quarter, approved on a case-by-case basis

Interpretation of catalog description Help students prepare for the Software Engineering written comprehensive exam (Phase II) Provide course credit for the time you spend studying and working together to learn the readings on the software reading list Offers structure and motivation for working through the reading list

Written Comprehensive Examination This examination is based on a predetermined reading list maintained by the program faculty Preparation for this exam is done during two quarters of Informatics 291S This exam is administered at most twice a year The exam is graded Ph.D. pass, M.S. pass, or fail

Ph.D. in Software Engineering Students must pass a written examination testing their knowledge of the relevant topics and literature in Software Engineering and their ability to formulate clear arguments in writing and under time constraints In case of M.S. pass or fail, the exam may be re-taken once more, within 12 months, in an attempt to qualify for a Ph.D. pass A second M.S. pass or fail results in disqualification from the doctoral program with or without a terminal M.S. degree, respectively

M.S. in Software Engineering Capstone Plan II Students must take the written comprehensive examination, and obtain an M.S. pass or higher as completed by the end of the second year In case of fail, the exam may be re-taken once more A second fail results in disqualification from the M.S. program

Scope The class will cover approximately half of the papers on the reading list the other half of the papers will be discussed in Spring 2018 if you are taking the Phase II this Fall, you are responsible for reading and knowing the other half of the papers You, of course, may bring into the discussion additional papers that you deem relevant on the reading list off the reading list

Reading List Reading List is available on Canvas All papers are available today (also on Canvas)

Grading Read all of the papers from the topic that is assigned for that week (or topics) Participation in class discussion — 30% Weekly summaries — 30% Lightning presentation — 20% Practice answers — 20%

Lightning Presentation The presenter provides a brief overview of a paper (~ 5 minutes) followed by some intriguing questions/points for discussion (~ 2 minutes) Typical discussion questions/points: how are the papers related? what is the historical significance of the papers? what is the relevance today of the papers? what problems have been solved? what are different strengths and weaknesses? Send me your top 5 presentation preferences before this Wednesday at noon I will assign you to papers by Wednesday afternoon; Will do my best to assign you to papers that you like, but cannot guarantee

Class Participation Class participation Group discussion among all class attendees, ideally following up on the points raised by the presenter Instructor serves as moderator Attendance matters, but it is not enough You need to speak up

Weekly Summaries You must provide a summary of all of the papers assigned each week half page to one page for each paper Each summary should include paper title, authors, and year summary of contribution (a few sentences in your own words) strengths and weaknesses your general opinion value of the paper to the literature relationship to a current topic or need embellish with anything that would help you study for the exam PDF format Due before the start of class (there will be a late penalty)

Practice Answers Many questions exist from previous exams We will discuss these in class and in some cases practice them as take-home homework or in-class simulated exercises

Any Questions?