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An Introduction to the Theory of Computation

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
TuTh 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.		 University Hall Y03-3380 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
TuTh 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.
Location
University Hall Y03-3380
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (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)

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/27/2025 - 5/14/2025

Location

University Hall Y03-3380

Enrolled / Capacity

20 / 20

Status

Closed

Instructor

Soheil Sepahyar

Tuition*

$1984 (guest students)

* 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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