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2025 Spring > UGRD > CS > CS 420

An Introduction to the Theory of Computation

Course #: CS 420

Description:
This course introduces such theoretical aspects of computing as models of computation, inherent limits on computation, and feasible computation. Topics include definition of computable functions (recursive functions, functions computable by Turing machines, functions computable in a programming language), unsolvability of the halting problem and related problems, the classes P and NP, finite automata, and context-free grammars.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-requisite: CS 220

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 6611 MW
4:00 - 5:15 pm
Sepahyar,Soheil Wheatley W01-0034
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: CS 220
Course Attributes:
03 9898 TuTh
4:00 - 5:15 pm
Sepahyar,Soheil University Hall Y03-3380
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: CS 220
Course Attributes: