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2024 Fall > GRAD > cs > cs 620

Theory of Computation

Course #: cs 620

Description:
Functions computable by programs. Recursive functions and Turing machines; simulation and diagonalization. Universality and unsolvable problems. Kleene's hierarchy and the recursion theorem. Gregorczyk's hierarchy and Ackermann's function. Abstract complexity. Formal languages and classes of automata. Inherently difficult combinatorial problems.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-requisite: CS 220

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 4578 MW
4:00 - 5:15 pm
Simovici,Dan Wheatley W02-0107
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024
Capacity: 35
Enrolled: 17
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: CS 220
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