Fall 2022

Theoretical Foundations

Listed in: Computer Science, as COSC-401

Faculty

John E. Rager (Section 01)

Description

This course covers basic mathematical concepts that are essential in computer science and then uses them to teach the theory of formal languages and machine models of languages. The notion of computability will be introduced in order to discuss undecidable problems. The topics covered include: regular, context-free and context-sensitive languages, finite state automata, Turing machines, decidability, and computational complexity. Offered in alternate years.

Requisite: None, although analytical aptitude is essential. Limited to 50 students. Fall semester: Professor Rager.

How to handle overenrollment: Priority to majors

Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: (none specified)

COSC 401 - LEC

Section 01
M 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM SCCE A131
W 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM SCCE A131
F 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM SCCE A131

ISBN Title Publisher Author(s) Comment Book Store Price
Introduction to the Theory of Computation Cengage 2013 Sipser TBD

Offerings

2023-24: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Spring 2013, Spring 2015, Spring 2017, Spring 2019, Spring 2021, Fall 2022