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2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide 
    
2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide

CS 601 - CS Research Methodology




This seminar course covers topics that are important for students who need to perform serious research to complete their degree. Specific topics include research paper review, literature survey of research topics, identification of research problems, research ethics, research methodologies, experiment design, performance evaluation, research paper writing and revision, response to paper review comments, faculty life, research proficiency examination (RPE), PhD prospectus, PhD dissertation, and research presentation. Prerequisites: CS PhD students. Instructor’s approval for master’s students. Credits: 3 When offered: Once a year.