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Module Title	LM Computer-Aided Verification (extended)
School	Computer Science
Department	Computer Science
Module Code	06 28206
Module Lead	David Parker
Level	Masters Level
Credits	10
Semester	Full Term
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Restrictions	None
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Description	The module introduces techniques and tools for automatically verifying that computer systems behave as intended, in terms of correctness and reliability. The module covers: reactive systems and their models; temporal logic; model checking and algorithms; quantitative model checking; the state explosion problem and approaches to addressing it; examples of systems (e.g., concurrent programs, communication protocols, embedded systems). The module will cover both the theory and algorithms underlying these verification techniques and give a practical introduction to using verification tools.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: use appropriate tools to verify, analyse and debug small-scale systems understand and explain the principles and algorithms behind those tools explain the application of the tools to the examples introduced appreciate the limitations of current techniques and tools, such as the state explosion problem, and current efforts to overcome them
Assessment	28206-01 : Examination : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (80%) 28206-05 : Continuous Assessment : Coursework (20%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Sessional: 1.5 hr examination (80%), continuous assessment (20%) Supplementary (where allowed): 1.5hr examination only
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