Frequently Asked Questions

General

Can I use generative artificial intelligence tools (e.g. ChatGPT and CodePilot)?

Yes, you are allowed to use generative AI tools. You are, however, expected to understand all of the work that you present, including details in your code, irrespective of whether or not you have had help from a generative AI in creating it. You may be asked to explain how and to what extent you have used generative AI in your work, which will factor into the overal evaluation.

How much code should I put on my slides?

There is no fixed rule for this. But, we recommend that you place only the most essential parts of your code on the slides. You should be able to explain all of the code that you present, but you do not need to present every single line of code. We expect, however, that you have the code available during your presentation in case we want to ask you questions about it.

Assignments

Do I need to submit anything for the assignments?

No, you do not need to submit anything for the assignments.

Presentations

Do we need to prepare slides for the group presentations?

No, you don’t need to prepare slides for the group presentation. It is fine if you, for instance, use a R Markdown or Quarto notebook while presenting. For the oral examination, however, you will need to prepare slides.

Oral Examination

How long is the oral examination?

You will have 15 minutes to present your work, followed by 10 minutes of discussion with the examiners.

Is it fine to reuse work, including solutions from the group presentation for the oral examination?

You may reuse material or solutions from the group presentation for your oral examination. However, your slide deck must be prepared individually and should demonstrate your own understanding. Direct copying of slides is discouraged; instead, adapt and personalize the content to reflect your approach. That being said, we do expect some overlap.