Course Schedule

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Name

Professor(s)

Meet Time

Room

CSCI-GA.1170-001
DS-GA.1170-001
(2698) Fundamental Algorithms Yevgeniy Dodis T 7:10-9:10PM Online

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.2250-002
(3517) Operating Systems Yang Tang T 4:55-6:55PM GCASL 369
The topics covered include a review of linkers and loaders and the high-level design of key operating systems concepts such as process scheduling and synchronization; deadlocks and their prevention; memory management, including (demand) paging and segmentation; and I/O and file systems, with examples from Unix/Linux and Windows. Programming assignments may require C, C++, Java, or C#.
CSCI-GA.2421-001
MATH-GA 2020-001
(2704) Numerical Methods II Aleksandar Donev T 5:10-7:00PM CIWW 102
Numerical linear algebra. Approximation theory. Quadrature rules and numerical integration. Nonlinear equations and optimization. Ordinary differential equations. Elliptic equations. Iterative methods for large, sparse systems. Parabolic and hyperbolic equations.

Prerequisites: Corequisite: linear algebra.
CSCI-GA.2566-001
(3650) Foundations Of Machine Learning* Mehryar Mohri T 4:55-6:55PM CIWW 312

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.2590-001
(3651) Natural Language Processing He He T 4:55-6:55PM CIWW 101

An introduction to natural language processing, with an emphasis on methods for creating structured knowledge from text. Basic syntactic structures of English; constituent and dependency representations and parsers. Hidden Markov Models and maximum entropy models for part-of-speech and name tagging. Finite-state grammars and partial parsing. Probabilistic parsing. Lexical semantics. Relation and event extraction. Reference resolution. Machine translation. Supervised, semi-supervised, and active learning of linguistic models. Neural network models. There will be several pencil-and-paper exercises, several computer exercises, a final project, and a final exam.

Prerequisites: Some facility with Java and Python and a knowledge of the elements of probability and statistics is expected.
CSCI-GA.2820-001
(3278) DevOps and Agile Methodologies John Rofrano T 4:55-6:55PM Online Additional information: Not open to graduate Computer Science, Information Systems, CEI (Computing, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation), or Non-Degree students.

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
(3279) DevOps and Agile Methodologies Lab John Rofrano T 7:10-8:00PM Online Additional information: Lab for Section 001. Not open to graduate Computer Science, Information Systems, CEI (Computing, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation), or Non-Degree students.

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.3033-097
(3756) Special Topics: Virtual Reality* Kenneth Perlin T 4:55-6:55PM 60 Fifth Ave 350

Students will learn how to create shared interactive experiences in Virtual Reality (VR), using an open-source WebXR platform. This is a hands-on projects based course. Topics include design and implementation of interactive tools for collaborative modeling and animation, with a focus on graphical user interface (GUI) design for VR.

Apply for a seat in the course: https://forms.gle/ak6XsSX32XvkszsW8

Prerequisites: CSCI-GA.2270 Computer Graphics or CSCI-UA.0480-041 Computer Graphics. Permission of the instructor required.
CSCI-GA.3033-198
DS-GA.3001-002
(20619) Special Topics in DS: Data Science for Healthcare Lab Pranav Singh T 3:45-4:35PM 60 Fifth Ave 150 Additional information: Lab for Section 098

The goal of this course is to introduce students to a variety of topics at the intersection of data science and healthcare. This includes the discussion around a variety of clinical problems, the uniqueness of problems in healthcare, and the data sets in healthcare. The topics we will discuss in detail include risk stratification and survival analysis, missing data and distribution shift in healthcare, model interpretability, causal inference, reinforcement learning, clinical NLP, ethics, and biases of AI in healthcare, and time series data and analysis. On the application front, we’ll talk about machine learning models for problems involving EHR data, in medical imaging, and in genomics. Lastly, we will also touch upon the issues and challenges associated with translating AI research into real clinical practice.

This is a seminar-style course involving a significant amount of reading the latest research publications. A significant component of the course will be the project which will involve working with real clinical data to introduce students to the subtleties associated with such data sets. This is a graduate-level course for students who are interested in a deeper understanding of the interdisciplinary field of data science, machine learning, and healthcare, with the goal of either pursuing a career in this industry or simply learning more about this high-impact area.

Prerequisites: A strong foundation in linear algebra, vector calculus, probability, and statistics is a must. Mathematical maturity and comfort with coding machine learning algorithms are required. In addition, you must have taken at least one machine learning-based course, such as: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Advanced Techniques in ML and Deep Learning, Foundations of Machine Learning, Introduction to Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence. If you have not taken any of the above courses but you feel that you have the necessary background to take this course, please reach out to the instructor explaining your case. Lastly, since a significant part of the grade will be decided by the class project, which likely will involve implementing a machine learning model on healthcare data sets, proficiency in coding machine learning models using standard tools such as Python/PyTorch/TensorFlow/Keras, etc. is a must.
CSCI-GA.3205-001
(3652) Applied Cryptography & Network Security Mazdak Zamani T 4:55-6:55PM 12WP G08
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.3850-001
(3373) PhD Seminar: Cryptography** Yevgeniy Dodis T 12:30-3:15PM CIWW 412
Graduate seminars serve as loosely structured forums for exploring research topics from broad areas of computer science. They are designed to foster dialogue by bringing together faculty and students from a given area and to encourage the exchange of ideas. As such, they bridge the gap between more structured course offerings and informal research meetings. Subject matter varies by section.

Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
CSCI-UA.0002-002
(8818) Intro To Computer Programming (No Prior Experience) Susan Liao TR 8:00-9:15AM CIWW 202

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
(8451) Intro To Computer Programming (No Prior Experience) Julie Lizardo TR 11:00-12:15PM CIWW 202

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
(8819) Intro To Computer Programming (No Prior Experience) Joshua Clayton TR 12:30-1:45PM 12WV G08

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
(8997) Intro To Computer Programming (No Prior Experience) Emily Zhao TR 2:00-3:15PM CIWW 202

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
(9263) 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.0002-013
(9916) Intro To Computer Programming (No Prior Experience) Michell Cardona TR 6:20-7:35PM 60 Fifth Ave C15

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.0004-002
(7644) 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.0004-003
(9917) Intro to Web Design & Computer Principles Joshua Clayton TR 9:30-10:45AM Bobst LL138
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.0004-005 Intro to Web Design & Computer Principles Julie Lizardo TR 2:00-3:15PM CIWW 317
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.0060-001
(7645) Database Design And Implementation Amos Bloomberg TR 12:30-1:45PM 60 Fifth Ave 150

Introduces principles and applications of database design and working with data. Students use Python as they prepare, analyze, and work with data and use SQL to study the principles and implementations of relational databases. Also covers other database paradigms, such as NoSQL. Students apply these principles to computer systems and their respective fields of interest.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Computer Programming (No Prior Experience) (CSCI-UA 2) or Introduction to Computer Programming (Limited Prior Experience) (CSCI-UA 3). Students that have successfully completed Data Management and Analysis (CSCI-UA 479) are NOT eligible to take this course.
CSCI-UA.0101-002
(7647) Intro To Computer Science Gabriel Provencher Langlois TR 8:00-9:15AM 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.0101-003
(8820) Intro To Computer Science Gizem Kayar TR 9:30-10:45AM 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.0101-004
(7648) Intro To Computer Science Anasse Bari TR 11:00-12:15PM 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.0101-006
(8628) Intro To Computer Science Hilbert Gene Locklear 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.0101-008
(9331) Intro To Computer Science Amos Bloomberg TR 2:00-3:15PM 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.0101-010
(10537) Intro To Computer Science Daniel Zint TR 3:30-4:45PM CIWW 317

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.0102-003
(9921) Data Structures Anasse Bari TR 2:00-3:15PM Meyr 122

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.0201-005
(8887) 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.0202-002
(8886) Operating Systems Yang Tang TR 12:30-1:45PM Cant 101
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.0310-001
(7652) Basic Algorithms Seyed Hossein Nassajianmojarrad TR 12:30-1:45PM Online

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.0310-003
(7654) Basic Algorithms Oded Regev TR 8:00-9:15AM Silv 411

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.0330-001
MATH-UA.0144
(8699) Introduction to Computer Simulation Charles Peskin TR 11:00-12:15PM 194M 204
In this course, students will learn how to do computer simulations of such phenomena as orbits (Kepler problem and N-body problem), epidemic and endemic disease (including evolution in response to the selective pressure of a malaria), musical stringed instruments (piano, guitar, and violin), and traffic flow in a city (with lights, breakdowns, and gridlock at corners). The simulations are based on mathematical models, numerical methods, and Matlab programming techniques that will be taught in class. The use of animations (and sound where appropriate) to present the results of simulations will be emphasized.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or higher in MATH-UA 121 Calculus I or MATH-UA 212 Math for Economics II (for Economics majors) and PHYS-UA 11 General Physics.
CSCI-UA.0381-001
(9948) Programming Tools for the Data Scientist Hasan Aljabbouli TR 11:00-12:15PM 19W4 C-20

Lecture and laboratory. Building applications in Python using a project-based learning approach. Students use Python packages in a variety of applied areas, such as textual analysis and data visualization. Does not count toward the computer science major.

Prerequisites: Data Science for Everyone (DS-UA 111) or equivalent proficiency in Python, and either Introduction to Computer Programming (No Prior Experience) (CSCI-UA 2) or Introduction to Computer Programming (Limited Prior Experience) (CSCI-UA 3).
CSCI-UA.0421-001
(7655) Numerical Computing Michael Overton TR 2:00-3:15PM Silv 408

The need for floating-point arithmetic, the IEEE floating-point standard, and the importance of numerical computing in a wide variety of scientific applications. Fundamental types of numerical algorithms: direct methods (e.g., for systems of linear equations), iterative methods (e.g., for a nonlinear equation), and discretization methods (e.g., for a differential equation). Numerical errors: can you trust your answers? Uses graphics and software packages such as Matlab. Programming assignments.

Prerequisites: Computer Systems Organization (CSCI-UA 201), either Calculus I (MATH-UA 121) or both of Mathematics for Economics I and II (MATH-UA 211 and 212), and Linear Algebra (MATH-UA 140), or permission of instructor.
CSCI-UA.0453-001
(8739) Theory Of Computation Subhash Khot TR 9:30-10:45AM Silv 208

A mathematical approach to studying topics in computer science, such as regular languages and some of their representations (deterministic finite automata, nondeterministic finite automata, regular expressions) and proof of nonregularity. Context-free languages and pushdown automata; proofs that languages are not context-free. Elements of computability theory. Brief introduction to NP-completeness.

Prerequisites: Basic Algorithms (CSCI-UA 310) and Computer Systems Organization (CSCI-UA.201)
CSCI-UA.0467-002
(9950) Applied Internet Technology Joseph Versoza TR 9:30-10:45AM 194M 206

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: C or better in 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.0470-001
(9938) Object Oriented Programming Hasan Aljabbouli TR 2:00-3:15PM CIWW 101

Introduces the important concepts of object-oriented design and languages, including code reuse, data abstraction, inheritance, and dynamic overloading. Covers in depth those features of Java and C++ that support object-oriented programming and gives an overview of other object-oriented languages of interest. Significant programming assignments stressing object-oriented design. Not offered every academic year.

Prerequisites: Computer Systems Organization (CSCI-UA 201).
CSCI-UA.0476-001
(9115) Processing Big Data for Analytics Applications Ann Malavet TR 8:00-9:15AM Silv 206

Introduces platforms, tools, and architectures that facilitate scalable management and processing of vast quantities of data. Explores open source tools enabling the efficient acquisition, distributed storage, and processing of big data. Provides hands-on experience with distributed processing Apache solutions such as Hadoop MapReduce, HBase, Hive, Impala, Pig, core Spark, Spark SQL, and Spark Streaming. Other Apache big data tools covered are Oozie, Zookeeper, Flume, and Kafka.

Prerequisites: (CSCI-UA 201) Computer Systems Organization and (CSCI-UA 310) Basic Algorithms. Familiarity with Linux commands and SQL will be helpful but is not required.
CSCI-UA.0479-002
(9994) Data Management and Analysis Matthew Zeidenberg TR 3:30-4:45PM Silv 520

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
(21113) Special Topics: Computer Graphics Gizem Kayar TR 12:30-1:45PM 12WV L120

There are many courses that can teach you how to use commercial computer graphics packages and APIs. This course, in contrast, will teach you how to build 3D computer graphics from the ground up. This will include 3D modeling, animation, and rendering. At the end of the semester you will have built your own complete working real-time 3D computer graphics systems that run in web browsers.

Prerequisites: CSCI-UA 201 Computer Systems Organization, CSCI-UA-310 (Basic Algorithms) and MATH-UA-140 (Linear Algebra), or departmental consent.
CSCI-UA.0480-051
(9941) Special Topics: Parallel Computing Mohamed Zahran TR 2:00-3:15PM Online

Most of us have learned to program a single microprocessor (single core) using a high-level programming language like C/C++, Java, ... This is called sequential programming. We feel very comfortable with this because we think in a sequential way and give the machine statements to be executed in sequence. However, this has to change. A microprocessor with single core no longer exists in almost all computers we are using today (including your tablets and smart phones). Most of our devices are now multicore processors. A multicore processor contains several cores (called CPUs or cores) on-chip. 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 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 that new hardware different from the traditional one? What will the future be for the software and hardware? This is the topic of this course.

Prerequisites: Computer System Organization (CSCI-UA.0201) with a grade of C or better
CSCI-UA.0480-057
(9942) Special Topics: Natural Language Processing Adam Meyers TR 9:30-10:45AM Silv 408

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: CSCI-UA.0201 with a grade of C or better
CSCI-UA.0480-072
(9945) Special Topics: Introduction to Robot Intelligence Lerrel Pinto TR 3:30-4:45PM 60 Fifth Ave C15

Robots have made a profound impact in our lives. It is almost impossible to imagine a world without them. Without robots, we would not have phones (mass-produced by robot manipulators), delivery services (fulfilled by mobile robots), or affordable electronics. But still, robots have ways to go. Open-ended problems with robots are endless from space exploration, self-driving, and general-purpose home assistants. In this class, we will take the first steps to creating machines that can think (robots). We will go over the fundamentals of robotic behavior by studying robot kinematics, dynamics, and control. Following this, we will study how robots can plan long-term behaviors in their environments without crashing into obstacles. Finally, we will see how modern ideas in optimization and AI can enable robotic grasping, self-driving, and walking. This introductory course will focus on understanding foundational robotic concepts, while broadly looking at their application in the real world.

Prerequisites: CSCI-UA.0201 with a grade of C or better

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