Course Schedule

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Name

Professor(s)

Meet Time

Room

CSCI-GA.1170-001
(7955) Fundamental Algorithms Chee Yap T 4:55-6:55PM Meyr 121

Reviews a number of important algorithms, with emphasis on correctness and efficiency. The topics covered include solution of recurrence equations, sorting algorithms, selection, binary search trees and balanced-tree strategies, tree traversal, partitioning, graphs, spanning trees, shortest paths, connectivity, depth-first and breadth-first search, dynamic programming, and divide-and-conquer techniques.

Prerequisites: At least one year of experience with a high-level language such as Pascal, C, C++, or Java; and familiarity with recursive programming methods and with data structures (arrays, pointers, stacks, queues, linked lists, binary trees).
CSCI-GA.1170-003
(7957) Fundamental Algorithms Ernest Davis T 4:55-6:55PM CIWW 312

Reviews a number of important algorithms, with emphasis on correctness and efficiency. The topics covered include solution of recurrence equations, sorting algorithms, selection, binary search trees and balanced-tree strategies, tree traversal, partitioning, graphs, spanning trees, shortest paths, connectivity, depth-first and breadth-first search, dynamic programming, and divide-and-conquer techniques.

Prerequisites: At least one year of experience with a high-level language such as Pascal, C, C++, or Java; and familiarity with recursive programming methods and with data structures (arrays, pointers, stacks, queues, linked lists, binary trees).
CSCI-GA.2112-001
MATH-GA 2043-001
(7967) Scientific Computing Jonathan Goodman TR 4:55-6:10PM CIWW 1302
Methods for numerical applications in the physical and biological sciences, engineering, and finance. Basic principles and algorithms; specific problems from various application areas; use of standard software packages.

Prerequisites: Multivariate calculus and linear algebra. Some programming experience recommended.
CSCI-GA.2437-001
(8035) Big Data Application Development Yang Tang T 7:10-9:10PM CIWW 101

This is an introductory course on Spark programming, Spark architecture, Spark SQL, Spark Streaming, and integration of Spark with the Hadoop ecosystem for developing Big Data analytics applications. The course project can be completed with Scala or Python, and Spark. This course covers technologies that integrate well with Spark in the creation of Big Data analytics applications.

Students are required to complete weekly reading and programming assignments and demonstrate mastery of course topics by developing a final project using Spark.

Prerequisites: Prerequisites include experience with Hadoop, which commonly comes from having completed the Realtime and Big Data Analytics course. There will be a review of Apache Hadoop, but students should have experience with Hadoop MapReduce and HDFS.
CSCI-GA.2565-001
(7976) Machine Learning Mengye Ren T 4:55-6:55PM Silv 411

This course covers a wide variety of topics in machine learning, pattern recognition, statistical modeling, and neural computation. The course covers the mathematical methods and theoretical aspects but primarily focuses on algorithmic and practical issues.

Prerequisites: Undergraduate course in linear algebra and strong programming skills for implementation of algorithms studied in class. Strong knowledge of probability. Recommended: knowledge of vector calculus, elementary statistics.
CSCI-GA.2566-001
(7977) Foundations Of Machine Learning* Mehryar Mohri T 4:55-6:55PM CIWW 317

This course introduces the fundamental concepts and methods of machine learning, including the description and analysis of several modern algorithms, their theoretical basis, and the illustration of their applications. Many of the algorithms described have been successfully used in text and speech processing, bioinformatics, and other areas in real-world products and services. The main topics covered are probability and general bounds; PAC model; VC dimension; perceptron, Winnow; support vector machines (SVMs); kernel methods; decision trees; boosting; regression problems and algorithms; ranking problems and algorithms; halving algorithm, weighted majority algorithm, mistake bounds; learning automata, Angluin-type algorithms; and reinforcement learning, Markov decision processes (MDPs).

Prerequisites: CSCI-GA 1180.
CSCI-GA.2820-001
(8030) DevOps and Agile Methodologies John Rofrano T 4:55-6:55PM Online

This course uses a project based learning approach towards the study of DevOps as a cultural change in Information Technology organizations, and the supporting development tools and automation technologies required to implement it successfully. Students study the principles of DevOps, and as part of an agile development team, each student is involved in planning, designing, building, testing, and deploying one or more cloud native microservices into a Platform as a Service cloud by utilizing a DevOps Pipeline that they will create.
CSCI-GA.2820-002
(8031) DevOps and Agile Methodologies Lab John Rofrano T 7:10-8:00PM Online

This course uses a project based learning approach towards the study of DevOps as a cultural change in Information Technology organizations, and the supporting development tools and automation technologies required to implement it successfully. Students study the principles of DevOps, and as part of an agile development team, each student is involved in planning, designing, building, testing, and deploying one or more cloud native microservices into a Platform as a Service cloud by utilizing a DevOps Pipeline that they will create.
CSCI-GA.3033-034
(8001) Special Topics: Multicore Processors: Architecture & Programming Mohamed Zahran T 4:55-6:55PM CIWW 101

This course serves as a capstone for the MSCS program.

The tremendous advances in process technology have created a revolution both in hardware and in software. On the hardware side, we moved from single core processors to multicore/manycore processors. Multicore chips are now everywhere. You can find them in smartphones, playstations, notebooks, all the way up to supercomputers. To benefit from these chips, software must be parallelized, which starts another revolution in software. The purpose of this course is to introduce you to both the hardware advances and parallel programming techniques targeting multicore and manycore processors. You will learn how to make the best use of the underlying hardware to build applications that are faster, more power efficient, and more reliable.
CSCI-GA.3033-091
(8006) Special Topics: Introduction to Deep Learning Systems Parijat Dube
Chen Wang T 7:10-9:10PM Silv 414

The course will cover several topics related to Deep Learning (DL) systems and their performance. Both algorithmic and system related building blocks of DL systems will be covered including DL training algorithms, network architectures, and best practices for performance optimization. We will study hyperparameter choices, scalable distributed DL training, Kubernetes based DL system stack on cloud, tools and benchmarks for performance evaluation of DL systems, transfer learning etc. Emphasis will be on getting working knowledge of tools and techniques for performance evaluation of DL systems. The students will gain practical experience working on different stages of DL life cycle, including model development, testing, and deployment. The assignments will be mostly hands-on involving standard DL frameworks (Tensorflow, Pytorch) and open source technologies.
CSCI-GA.3033-113
(23379) Special Topics: Applied Technical Foundations for Managers Taylor Valore T 9:00-11:00AM KMEC 2-60 Additional information: Open only to students in the Stern Tech-Focused MBA program

Topics vary each semester.

Prerequisites: Prerequisites vary according to topic.
CSCI-GA.3033-9113
(23380) Special Topics: Applied Technical Foundations for Managers Recitation Taylor Valore T 11:05-11:55AM KMEC 2-60 Additional information: Open only to students in the Stern Tech-Focused MBA program

Topics vary each semester.

Prerequisites: Prerequisites vary according to topic.
CSCI-GA.3110-001
(7981) Honors Programming Languages Patrick Cousot TR 3:30-4:45PM 60 Fifth Ave 110

The course will introduce a panorama of programming languages concepts underlying the main programming language paradigms (such as imperative, functional, object-oriented, logic, concurrent, and scripting languages) and present in detail the formal methods (code semantics, specification, and verification) used in modern high quality assurance tools for software safety and security. A programming project (design and implementation of an interpreter/compiler for an dynamic object-oriented mini-language) will be programmed in OCaml, a multiparadigm language introduced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites: <p>CSCI-GA.2110 Programming Languages <b>or</b> CSCI-GA.3110 Honors Programming Languages</p>
CSCI-GA.3205-001
(7982) Applied Cryptography & Network Security Mazdak Zamani T 7:10-9:10PM 60 Fifth Ave 110
This course first introduces the fundamental mathematical cryptographic algorithms, focusing on those that are used in current systems. To the extent feasible, the mathematical properties of the cryptographic algorithms are justified, using elementary mathematical tools. Second, actual security mechanisms and protocols, mainly those employed for network traffic that rely on the previously introduced cryptographic algorithms, are presented. The topics covered include introduction to basic number-theoretical properties, public/private and symmetric key systems, secure hash functions, digital signature standards, digital certificates, IP security, e-mail security, Web security, and stand-alone computer privacy and security tools.
CSCI-GA.3520-001
(9022) Honors Analysis of Algorithms Subhash Khot TR 6:20-7:25PM CIWW 102
Design of algorithms and data structures. Review of searching, sorting, and fundamental graph algorithms. In-depth analysis of algorithmic complexity, including advanced topics on recurrence equations and NP-complete problems. Advanced topics on lower bounds, randomized algorithms, amortized algorithms, and data structure design as applied to union-find, pattern matching, polynomial arithmetic, network flow, and matching.

Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor for master’s students.
CSCI-UA.0002-002
(6855) Intro To Computer Programming (No Prior Experience) Susan Liao TR 8:00-9:15AM Bobst LL150

An introduction to the fundamentals of computer programming, which is the foundation of computer science. Students design, write, and debug computer programs. No knowledge of programming is assumed.

Prerequisites: Three years of high school mathematics or equivalent. No prior computing experience is assumed. Students with any programming experience should consult with the department before registering. Students with any reported score on the Computer Science AP examination cannot enroll in this course; Albert will block them from registering for it. Students who have taken or are taking Introduction to Computer Science (CSCI-UA 101) will not receive credit for this course. Does not count toward the computer science major; serves as the prerequisite for students with no previous programming experience who want to continue into CSCI-UA 101 and pursue the major. Students may not receive credit for both CSCI-UA 2 and CSCI-UA 3.
CSCI-UA.0002-004
(6857) Intro To Computer Programming (No Prior Experience) Nathan Miranda TR 9:30-10:45AM GCASL 261

An introduction to the fundamentals of computer programming, which is the foundation of computer science. Students design, write, and debug computer programs. No knowledge of programming is assumed.

Prerequisites: Three years of high school mathematics or equivalent. No prior computing experience is assumed. Students with any programming experience should consult with the department before registering. Students with any reported score on the Computer Science AP examination cannot enroll in this course; Albert will block them from registering for it. Students who have taken or are taking Introduction to Computer Science (CSCI-UA 101) will not receive credit for this course. Does not count toward the computer science major; serves as the prerequisite for students with no previous programming experience who want to continue into CSCI-UA 101 and pursue the major. Students may not receive credit for both CSCI-UA 2 and CSCI-UA 3.
CSCI-UA.0002-006
(6859) Intro To Computer Programming (No Prior Experience) David Prager TR 11:00-12:15PM GCASL 369

An introduction to the fundamentals of computer programming, which is the foundation of computer science. Students design, write, and debug computer programs. No knowledge of programming is assumed.

Prerequisites: Three years of high school mathematics or equivalent. No prior computing experience is assumed. Students with any programming experience should consult with the department before registering. Students with any reported score on the Computer Science AP examination cannot enroll in this course; Albert will block them from registering for it. Students who have taken or are taking Introduction to Computer Science (CSCI-UA 101) will not receive credit for this course. Does not count toward the computer science major; serves as the prerequisite for students with no previous programming experience who want to continue into CSCI-UA 101 and pursue the major. Students may not receive credit for both CSCI-UA 2 and CSCI-UA 3.
CSCI-UA.0002-008
(6861) Intro To Computer Programming (No Prior Experience) David Prager TR 12:30-1:45PM Tisch LC11

An introduction to the fundamentals of computer programming, which is the foundation of computer science. Students design, write, and debug computer programs. No knowledge of programming is assumed.

Prerequisites: Three years of high school mathematics or equivalent. No prior computing experience is assumed. Students with any programming experience should consult with the department before registering. Students with any reported score on the Computer Science AP examination cannot enroll in this course; Albert will block them from registering for it. Students who have taken or are taking Introduction to Computer Science (CSCI-UA 101) will not receive credit for this course. Does not count toward the computer science major; serves as the prerequisite for students with no previous programming experience who want to continue into CSCI-UA 101 and pursue the major. Students may not receive credit for both CSCI-UA 2 and CSCI-UA 3.
CSCI-UA.0002-010
(6883) Intro To Computer Programming (No Prior Experience) Matthew Zeidenberg TR 2:00-3:15PM Silv 520

An introduction to the fundamentals of computer programming, which is the foundation of computer science. Students design, write, and debug computer programs. No knowledge of programming is assumed.

Prerequisites: Three years of high school mathematics or equivalent. No prior computing experience is assumed. Students with any programming experience should consult with the department before registering. Students with any reported score on the Computer Science AP examination cannot enroll in this course; Albert will block them from registering for it. Students who have taken or are taking Introduction to Computer Science (CSCI-UA 101) will not receive credit for this course. Does not count toward the computer science major; serves as the prerequisite for students with no previous programming experience who want to continue into CSCI-UA 101 and pursue the major. Students may not receive credit for both CSCI-UA 2 and CSCI-UA 3.
CSCI-UA.0002-012
(6865) Intro To Computer Programming (No Prior Experience) Khye Borg Liew TR 3:30-4:45PM Online

An introduction to the fundamentals of computer programming, which is the foundation of computer science. Students design, write, and debug computer programs. No knowledge of programming is assumed.

Prerequisites: Three years of high school mathematics or equivalent. No prior computing experience is assumed. Students with any programming experience should consult with the department before registering. Students with any reported score on the Computer Science AP examination cannot enroll in this course; Albert will block them from registering for it. Students who have taken or are taking Introduction to Computer Science (CSCI-UA 101) will not receive credit for this course. Does not count toward the computer science major; serves as the prerequisite for students with no previous programming experience who want to continue into CSCI-UA 101 and pursue the major. Students may not receive credit for both CSCI-UA 2 and CSCI-UA 3.
CSCI-UA.0003-001
(6947) Intro to Computer Programming (Limited Prior Experience) Adam Meyers TR 11:00-12:15PM 19UP 102

Introduces object-oriented programming, recursion, and other important concepts to students who already have had some exposure to programming in the context of building applications using Python. Students will design and implement Python programs in a variety of applied areas.

Prerequisites: Limited programming experience, or any score on the AP Computer Science examination (students will forfeit the AP credit for scores of 4 or 5), or Data Science for Everyone (DS-UA 111). Students who have taken or are taking Introduction to Computer Science (CSCI-UA 101) will not receive credit for this course. Does not count toward the computer science major; serves as the prerequisite for students with some previous programming experience who want to continue into CSCI-UA 101 and pursue the major. Students may not receive credit for both CSCI-UA 2 and CSCI-UA 3.
CSCI-UA.0004-002
(6870) Intro to Web Design & Computer Principles Adam Scher TR 8:00-9:15AM Online
Introduces students to both the practice of web design and the basic principles of computer science. The practice component covers not only web design but also current graphics and software tools. The principles section includes an overview of hardware and software, the history of computers, and a discussion of the impact of computers and the Internet.

Prerequisites: Three years of high school mathematics or equivalent. No prior computing experience is assumed. Students with computing experience should consult with the department before registering.
CSCI-UA.0004-004
(6872) Intro to Web Design & Computer Principles Joshua Clayton TR 11:00-12:15PM CIWW 202
Introduces students to both the practice of web design and the basic principles of computer science. The practice component covers not only web design but also current graphics and software tools. The principles section includes an overview of hardware and software, the history of computers, and a discussion of the impact of computers and the Internet.

Prerequisites: Three years of high school mathematics or equivalent. No prior computing experience is assumed. Students with computing experience should consult with the department before registering.
CSCI-UA.0004-006
(6874) Intro to Web Design & Computer Principles Emily Zhao TR 3:30-4:45PM GCASL 279
Introduces students to both the practice of web design and the basic principles of computer science. The practice component covers not only web design but also current graphics and software tools. The principles section includes an overview of hardware and software, the history of computers, and a discussion of the impact of computers and the Internet.

Prerequisites: Three years of high school mathematics or equivalent. No prior computing experience is assumed. Students with computing experience should consult with the department before registering.
CSCI-UA.0061-001
(6876) Web Development And Programming Sana Odeh TR 3:30-4:45PM CIWW 101

Provides a practical approach to web technologies and programming. Students build interactive, secure, and powerful web programs. Covers client and server side technologies for the web.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Computer Programming (No Prior Experience) (CSCI-UA 2) or Introduction to Computer Programming (Limited Prior Experience) (CSCI-UA 3), and Introduction to Web Design and Computer Principles (CSCI-UA 4). Students that have successfully completed Applied Internet Technology (CSCI-UA 467) are NOT eligible to take this course.
CSCI-UA.0101-002
(6878) Intro To Computer Science Gabriel Provencher Langlois TR 8:00-9:15AM GCASL 383

How to design algorithms to solve problems and how to translate these algorithms into working computer programs. Experience is acquired through projects in a high-level programming language. Intended primarily for computer science majors but also suitable for students of other scientific disciplines. Programming assignments.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Computer Programming (No Prior Experience) (CSCI-UA 2) or Introduction to Computer Programming (Limited Prior Experience) (CSCI-UA 3), or a score of 3 on the AP Computer Science exam (scores of 4 and 5 are acceptable prerequisites for students who wish to take CSCI-UA 101 before entering CSCI-UA 102; they will forfeit the AP credit), or departmental permission assessed by placement exam.
CSCI-UA.0101-005
(6881) Intro To Computer Science Gizem Kayar TR 11:00-12:15PM CIWW 312

How to design algorithms to solve problems and how to translate these algorithms into working computer programs. Experience is acquired through projects in a high-level programming language. Intended primarily for computer science majors but also suitable for students of other scientific disciplines. Programming assignments.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Computer Programming (No Prior Experience) (CSCI-UA 2) or Introduction to Computer Programming (Limited Prior Experience) (CSCI-UA 3), or a score of 3 on the AP Computer Science exam (scores of 4 and 5 are acceptable prerequisites for students who wish to take CSCI-UA 101 before entering CSCI-UA 102; they will forfeit the AP credit), or departmental permission assessed by placement exam.
CSCI-UA.0101-007
(6883) Intro To Computer Science Candido Cabo TR 12:30-1:45PM CIWW 101

How to design algorithms to solve problems and how to translate these algorithms into working computer programs. Experience is acquired through projects in a high-level programming language. Intended primarily for computer science majors but also suitable for students of other scientific disciplines. Programming assignments.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Computer Programming (No Prior Experience) (CSCI-UA 2) or Introduction to Computer Programming (Limited Prior Experience) (CSCI-UA 3), or a score of 3 on the AP Computer Science exam (scores of 4 and 5 are acceptable prerequisites for students who wish to take CSCI-UA 101 before entering CSCI-UA 102; they will forfeit the AP credit), or departmental permission assessed by placement exam.
CSCI-UA.0101-009
(6885) Intro To Computer Science Anasse Bari TR 2:00-3:15PM CIWW 101

How to design algorithms to solve problems and how to translate these algorithms into working computer programs. Experience is acquired through projects in a high-level programming language. Intended primarily for computer science majors but also suitable for students of other scientific disciplines. Programming assignments.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Computer Programming (No Prior Experience) (CSCI-UA 2) or Introduction to Computer Programming (Limited Prior Experience) (CSCI-UA 3), or a score of 3 on the AP Computer Science exam (scores of 4 and 5 are acceptable prerequisites for students who wish to take CSCI-UA 101 before entering CSCI-UA 102; they will forfeit the AP credit), or departmental permission assessed by placement exam.
CSCI-UA.0101-011
(6887) Intro To Computer Science Daniel Zint TR 3:30-4:45PM CIWW 202

How to design algorithms to solve problems and how to translate these algorithms into working computer programs. Experience is acquired through projects in a high-level programming language. Intended primarily for computer science majors but also suitable for students of other scientific disciplines. Programming assignments.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Computer Programming (No Prior Experience) (CSCI-UA 2) or Introduction to Computer Programming (Limited Prior Experience) (CSCI-UA 3), or a score of 3 on the AP Computer Science exam (scores of 4 and 5 are acceptable prerequisites for students who wish to take CSCI-UA 101 before entering CSCI-UA 102; they will forfeit the AP credit), or departmental permission assessed by placement exam.
CSCI-UA.0102-001
(6888) Data Structures Evan Korth TR 12:30-1:45PM Cant 102

Use and design of data structures, which organize information in computer memory. Stacks, queues, linked lists, binary trees: how to implement them in a high-level language, how to analyze their effect on algorithm efficiency, and how to modify them. Programming assignments.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Computer Science (CSCI-UA 101), or a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Computer Science examination.
CSCI-UA.0102-003
(6890) Data Structures Anasse Bari TR 11:00-12:15PM CIWW 101

Use and design of data structures, which organize information in computer memory. Stacks, queues, linked lists, binary trees: how to implement them in a high-level language, how to analyze their effect on algorithm efficiency, and how to modify them. Programming assignments.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Computer Science (CSCI-UA 101), or a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Computer Science examination.
CSCI-UA.0201-003
(6913) Computer Systems Organization Hasan Aljabbouli TR 9:30-10:45AM Online

Covers the internal structure of computers, machine (assembly) language programming, and the use of pointers in high-level languages. Topics include the logical design of computers, computer architecture, the internal representation of data, instruction sets, and addressing logic, as well as pointers, structures, and other features of high-level languages that relate to assembly language. Programming assignments are in both assembly language and other languages.

Prerequisites: Data Structures (CSCI-UA 102).
CSCI-UA.0201-007
(6917) Computer Systems Organization Gizem Kayar TR 3:30-4:45PM 60 Fifth Ave 150

Covers the internal structure of computers, machine (assembly) language programming, and the use of pointers in high-level languages. Topics include the logical design of computers, computer architecture, the internal representation of data, instruction sets, and addressing logic, as well as pointers, structures, and other features of high-level languages that relate to assembly language. Programming assignments are in both assembly language and other languages.

Prerequisites: Data Structures (CSCI-UA 102).
CSCI-UA.0202-001
(6919) Operating Systems Yang Tang TR 3:30-4:45PM Online

Covers the principles and design of operating systems. Topics include process scheduling and synchronization, deadlocks, memory management (including virtual memory), input/output, and file systems. Programming assignments.

Prerequisites: Computer Systems Organization (CSCI-UA 201).
CSCI-UA.0202-003
(22496) Operating Systems Jocelyn Chen TR 11:00-12:15PM 7E12 LL23

Covers the principles and design of operating systems. Topics include process scheduling and synchronization, deadlocks, memory management (including virtual memory), input/output, and file systems. Programming assignments.

Prerequisites: Computer Systems Organization (CSCI-UA 201).
CSCI-UA.0310-007
(6925) Basic Algorithms Jiaxin Guan TR 9:30-10:45AM CIWW 312

Introduction to the study of algorithms. Presents two main themes: designing appropriate data structures and analyzing the efficiency of the algorithms that use them. Algorithms studied include sorting, searching, graph algorithms, and maintaining dynamic data structures. Homework assignments, not necessarily involving programming.

Prerequisites: Data Structures (CSCI-UA 102); Discrete Mathematics (MATH-UA 120); and either Calculus I (MATH-UA 121) OR Mathematics for Economics I (MATH-UA 211).
CSCI-UA.0467-001
(6950) Applied Internet Technology Joseph Versoza TR 9:30-10:45AM CIWW 101

Applied Internet Technology is a practical introduction to creating modern web applications. It covers full-stack (that is, every aspect of building a database driven web application: server programming, database implementation, frontend markup, styling and interactivity) web development. It includes topics such as database and data model design, web application architecture, separation of logic and presentation, handling user input and processing form data, managing asynchronous processes, strategies for creating real-time web applications, and handling client-side interactivity. Students will use current server and client-side web frameworks and libraries to build dynamic, data-driven sites. Various applications to support development will also be introduced, such as version control, static analysis tools, and build systems.

Prerequisites: Computer Systems Organization (CSCI-UA 201). Students who complete Applied Internet Technology (CSCI-UA 467) with a C or better are not eligible to take Web Development and Programming (CSCI-UA 61).
CSCI-UA.0469-001
(6955) Natural Language Processing Adam Meyers TR 2:00-3:15PM 12WV G08

Natural Language Processing (aka Computational Linguistics) is an inter-disciplinary field applying methodology of computer science and linguistics to the processing of natural languages (English, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, etc.). Typical applications include: information extraction (automatically finding information from text); information retrieval (web searches and other applications involving the automatic selection of "relevant" documents); sentiment analysis (automatic extraction of opinions about a set of issues); and machine translation (automatically translating one natural language to another). Much of the best work in the field combines two methodologies: (1) automatically acquiring statistical information from one set of "training" documents to use as the basis for probabilistically predicting the distribution of similar information in new documents; and (2) using manually encoded linguistic knowledge. For example, many supervised methods of machine learning require: a corpus of text with manually encoded linguistic knowledge, a set of procedures for acquiring statistical patterns from this data and a transducer for predicting these same distinctions in new text. This class will cover linguistic, statistical and computational aspects of this exciting field.

Prerequisites: Computer Systems Organization (CSCI-UA 201).
CSCI-UA.0473-001
(6943) Fundamentals of Machine Learning Joan Bruna TR 2:00-3:15PM Meyr 121

This exciting and fast-evolving field of computer science has many recent consumer applications (e.g., Microsoft Kinect, Google Translate, IPhone's Siri, digital camera face detection, Netflix recommendations, Google news) and applications within the sciences and medicine (e.g., predicting protein-protein interactions, species modeling, detecting tumors, personalized medicine). Students learn the theoretical foundations and how to apply machine learning to solve new problems.

Prerequisites: Data Structures (CSCI-UA.102), Linear Algebra (MATH-UA.140) and Probability and Statistics (MATH-UA.235). Students may take any of the following courses in place of MATH-UA.235: Theory of Probability (MATH-UA 233), Mathematical Statistics (MATH-UA 234), Honors Theory of Probability (MATH-UA 238) OR Data Analysis (MA-UY 2224).
CSCI-UA.0479-002
(6953) Data Management and Analysis Matthew Zeidenberg TR 11:00-12:15PM Kimmel 808

Extracting, transforming and analyzing data in myriad formats. Using traditional relational
databases as well as non-relational databases as well as non-relational databases to store, manipulate, and query data. Students write custom programs, create queries, and use data analysis tools and libraries on a wide array of data sets. Additional topics: data modeling, cloud databases and AP programming.

Prerequisites: Data Structures (CSCI-UA 102). Students that complete Data Management and Analysis (CSCI-UA 479) with a C or better are not eligible to take Database Design and Implementation (CSCI-UA 60).
CSCI-UA.0480-041
(6933) Special Topics: Computer Graphics Gizem Kayar TR 9:30-10:45AM 60 Fifth Ave 150

This course provides an introduction to the field of Computer Graphics. We will cover the basic mathematical concepts, such as 2D and 3D transformations, study the interaction of light with geometry to derive shading models, and implement rendering algorithms such as raytracing and rasterization. We will investigate how these fundamental components are integrated into current graphics processors and study the corresponding programming APIs.

Prerequisites: CSCI-UA 201 Computer Systems Organization, CSCI-UA-310 (Basic Algorithms) and MATH-UA-140 (Linear Algebra), or departmental consent.
CSCI-UA.0480-042
(6934) Special Topics: Computer Vision Davi Geiger TR 2:00-3:15PM CIWW 317

An introduction to the field of computer vision. Basic concepts will be covered such as edge detection, stereo vision, motion, color, texture and recognition.

Prerequisites: Computer System Organization (CSCI-UA.0201) and Linear Algebra (CSCI-UA 140) with a grade of C or better
CSCI-UA.0480-046
(22149) Special Topics: Intro to Social Networking Bhubaneswar Mishra TR 2:00-3:15PM CIWW 202

Social Networks is a specific example of many forms of networks that have become ubiquitous in our modern society. Their utilities have been enhanced by their ability to generate massive amount of personal data that need to be analyzed and disseminated quickly. The World Wide Web enables information flows among vast number of humans; Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. connect small groups of friends; amazon, eBay, etc. provide opportunities for trading, etc. These networks determine our information, influence our opinions, and shape our political attitudes. They also link us, often through important but weak ties, to other humans. Their origin is biological: going back to quorum-sensing, swarming, flocking, social grooming, gossip, etc. Yet, as we have connected our social networks to traditional human institutions (markets, justice systems, education, etc.) through new technologies, the underlying biology has become obscured, but not dormant. This course will introduce the tools, analytics and algorithms for the study of networks and their data. It will show how certain common principles permeate the functioning of these diverse networks: e.g., issues related to robustness, fragility, and interlinkages etc.

Prerequisites: Computer System Organization (CSCI-UA.0201) with a grade of C or better
CSCI-UA.0480-051
(6935) Special Topics: Parallel Computing Mohamed Zahran TR 2:00-3:15PM Online

A microprocessor with a single core no longer exists in almost all computers we are using today (including your tablet, smartphone, and even smartwatch). Most of our devices are now multicore processors. A multicore processor contains several cores (called CPUs or cores) on-chip. There are also accelerator chips, like GPUs. To make the best use of these multicore chips, we need to program them in-parallel. Sequential programming, for all platforms from smartphones to supercomputers, is falling out of fashion and taking a back-seat to parallel programming. How to think in parallel? How to write code in parallel to make the best use of the underlying hardware? How is this hardware different from the traditional one? What will the future be for software and hardware? This is what this course is about.

Prerequisites: Computer System Organization (CSCI-UA.0201) with a grade of C or better
CSCI-UA.0480-069
(6939) Special Topics: Agile Software Development and DevOps Amos Bloomberg TR 12:30-1:45PM Online

Agile software development has come to describe a specific approach and toolset that allow for the requirements of a software project to change as a project progresses without disrupting schedules, budgets, and responsibilities. The field of DevOps, a portmanteau of development and operations, has introduced further processes and infrastructure to automate many of the tasks required in such development. Together, an Agile methodology and DevOps automation have increased the speed, robustness, and scalability with which software is developed today and have reduced the uncertainty of outcomes inherent in complex software development. Upon completion of this course, students will understand the core methodologies, technologies, and tools used in the software industry today.

Prerequisites: CSCI-UA.0201 with a grade of C or better
CSCI-UA.0480-073
(6940) Special Topics: Introduction to Robot Intelligence Lerrel Pinto TR 3:30-4:45PM 60 Fifth Ave C15

This course will look at randomization as a tool for designing more efficient algorithms. Examples include primality testing, string matching, stable matching with random preferences, parallel quicksort, hashing, bloom filters. The course will cover the necessary background in probability.

Prerequisites: CSCI-UA.310 Basic Algorithms and CSCI-UA.201 Computer Systems Organization

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