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An Introduction to the Theory of Computation

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
TuTh 12:30p.m. – 1:45p.m.		 McCormack M02-0116 3 $2138 (guest students)
Date
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
Time
TuTh 12:30p.m. – 1:45p.m.
Location
McCormack M02-0116
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2138 (guest students)

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.

Prerequisites

CS 220 (grade of C- or better)

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/8/2026 - 12/11/2026

Location

McCormack M02-0116

Enrolled / Capacity

44 / 50

Status

Open

Instructor

Stephen Chang

Tuition*

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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