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Module INF-56-52-M-6

Advanced Automata Theory (M, 8.0 LP)

Module Identification

Module Number Module Name CP (Effort)
INF-56-52-M-6 Advanced Automata Theory 8.0 CP (240 h)

Basedata

CP, Effort 8.0 CP = 240 h
Position of the semester 1 Sem. in SuSe
Level [6] Master (General)
Language [EN] English
Module Manager
Lin, Anthony, Prof. Dr. (PROF | DEPT: INF)
Lecturers
Neider, Daniel, Dr. (WMA | DEPT: INF)
Area of study [INF-ALG] Algorithmics and Deduction
Reference course of study [INF-88.79-SG] M.Sc. Computer Science
Livecycle-State [NORM] Active

Courses

Type/SWS Course Number Title Choice in
Module-Part 		Presence-Time /
Self-Study 		SL SL is
required for exa. 		PL CP Sem.
4V+2U INF-56-52-K-6
Advanced Automata Theory
P 84 h 156 h
U-Schein
ja PL1 8.0 SuSe
  • About [INF-56-52-K-6]: Title: "Advanced Automata Theory"; Presence-Time: 84 h; Self-Study: 156 h
  • About [INF-56-52-K-6]: The study achievement "[U-Schein] proof of successful participation in the exercise classes (ungraded)" must be obtained.
    • It is a prerequisite for the examination for PL1.

Examination achievement PL1

  • Form of examination: written exam (Klausur) (60-180 Min.)
  • Examination Frequency: Examination only within the course
  • Examination number: 65652 ("Advanced Automata Theory")

Evaluation of grades

The grade of the module examination is also the module grade.


Contents

From [INF-56-52-K-6] Advanced Automata Theory:
  • finite-state systems:
    • omega automatons
    • MSO and Büchi theorem
    • LTL and Presburg Arithmetic
  • Recursive programs:
    • pushdown automaton, pre* and post*
    • Bounded Context Switching
    • Tree automatons, Rabin theorem
  • Parameterized systems:
  • Regular Model Checking
  • LTL(MSO)
  • Quotients, abstraction and extrapolation

Competencies / intended learning achievements

Upon successful completion of the module, students will be able to
  • model reactive systems with automata,
  • specify the correctness with logical formulas,
  • derive verification algorithms,
  • transfer the procedures to similar system models.

Literature

From [INF-56-52-K-6] Advanced Automata Theory:
Will be announced during the lecture.

Requirements for attendance of the module (informal)

None

Requirements for attendance of the module (formal)

None

References to Module / Module Number [INF-56-52-M-6]

Course of Study Section Choice/Obligation
[INF-88.79-SG] M.Sc. Computer Science [Core Modules (non specialised)] Computer Science Theory [WP] Compulsory Elective
[INF-88.79-SG] M.Sc. Computer Science [Core Modules (non specialised)] Formal Fundamentals [WP] Compulsory Elective
[INF-88.79-SG] M.Sc. Computer Science [Specialisation] Specialization 1 [WP] Compulsory Elective
[MAT-88.105-SG] M.Sc. Mathematics [Subsidiary Topic] Subsidiary Topic (Minor) [WP] Compulsory Elective