CS 698Introductory Research Topics
- Units
- 0.50
- Level
- Graduate
- Faculty
- Mathematics
- Subject
- Computer Science
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 6 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
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Prerequisites
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Antirequisites
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Leads to
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Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 8904 | 10 / 10 | T 11:30–14:20 |
| LEC 002 | 8905 | 7 / 10 | Th 11:30–14:20 |
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8 posts and comments in 4 threads mention CS 698, October 2017 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Fall 2024
How was it? CS459 Privacy, Cryptography,Network and Data Security 12 points, 16 comments
“I was planning on taking CS458 Computer Security and Privacy, sadly no longer offered. How was CS459 Privacy, Cryptography,Network and Data Security? For anyone taking it this term. …”
u/LaApplePear: “… Comparison of CS 453 and CS 459 Syllabi Summary Comparison Table |Aspect|CS 453/698: Software and System Security|CS 459/698: Privacy, Cryptography, Network, Data Security| |:-|:-|:-| |Course Title|Software and System Security|Privacy, Cryptography, Network, Data Security| …”
u/LaApplePear: “… Overview of Each Course CS 453/698: Software and System Security Course Title: Software and System Security Instructor(s): Not specified Course Description: This course provides an introduction to security issues in modern software, operating systems, and other computing …”
u/LaApplePear: “… Course Topics and Content Weekly Breakdown Comparison |Week|CS 453/698 Topics|CS 459/698 Topics| |:-|:-|:-| |1|Introduction to software and system security; Basic security concepts; Privacy principles|Introduction to security/privacy; Ethics/policy relevant to the course| …”
u/LaApplePear: “… Write-up: Optional for CS 453 students (can replace lowest assignment grade) Mandatory for CS 698 students (20% of the grade) Evaluation Focus: Continuous assessment through assignments Opportunity for research engagement via the write-up CS 459: Assignments: Three assignments …”
u/LaApplePear: “… Research Write-up: Optional for CS 453 (can replace lowest assignment grade) Mandatory for CS 698 (20% of the grade) Evaluation Style: Heavy emphasis on assignments and practical work Flexibility with the optional research component CS 459: Assignments: 60% of the grade …”
Winter 2024
CS489: New Security Course 14 points, 2 comments
u/CS-PLEB: “… CS 489/698 Software and Systems Security and CS 489/689 Privacy, Cryptography, Network, and Data Security Which once is better and what is a good summary of each I am guessing one is more OS based and the other more networks and internet related? …”
Winter 2019
What courses do you recommend for a Masters in MMath CS? 6 points, 3 comments
“I know amongst Computing Technology, Mathematics of Computing, Applications there are many course codes. what set of courses do you recommend for a masters in MMath CS? …”
u/randomuwguy: “What are you interested in?”
u/randomuwguy: “… CS 698 is a course that has different topics, but winters should have a neural networks course. It goes over the math behind neural networks (mostly back propagation) and some other neural networks topics. We don't have any backend-of-website courses. …”
Fall 2017
Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments
“posting a reply to my comment I find the bot annoying.”
u/Jackhofmann: “PSYCH 483 PSYCH 484 PSYCH 485 PSYCH 486 PSYCH 490R PSYCH 499A PSYCH 499B PSYCH 499C PSYCH 621 PSYCH 630 PSYCH 677A PSYCH 704A PSYCH 704B PSYCH 707 PSYCH 710 PSYCH 714 PSYCH 717 PSYCH 720A PSYCH 721A …”
u/Jackhofmann: “… 488 CS 489 CS 499R CS 499T CS 600 CS 638 CS 645 CS 656 CS 658 CS 666 CS 686 CS 688 CS 697 CS 698 CS 745 CS 766 CS 768 CS 770 CS 798 CS 846 CS 848 CS 854 CS 858 CS 886 CS 898 CT 601 CT 603 CT 606A CT 606B DAC 202 DAC 204 DAC 305 DAC 308 DEI 612 DEI 613 DEI 614 DEI 623 DRAMA 100 …”
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