Course Schedule

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Number

Name

Professor(s)

Meet Time

Room

CSCI-GA.1170-001
DS-GA.1170-001
(5115) Fundamental Algorithms Chee Yap W 4:55-6:55PM CIWW 109

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.2421-001
MATH-GA 2020-001
(7892) Numerical Methods II Michael O'Neil MW 11:00-12:15PM CIWW 1302

This course will cover fundamental methods that are essential for the numerical solution of differential equations. It is intended for students familiar with ODE and PDE and interested in numerical computing; computer programming assignments form an essential part of the course. The course will introduce students to numerical methods for (1) nonlinear equations, Newton's method; (2) ordinary differential equations, Runge-Kutta and multistep methods, convergence and stability; (3) finite difference, finite element and integral equation methods for elliptic partial differential equations; (4) fast solvers, multigrid methods; and (5) parabolic and hyperbolic partial differential equations.

Text: LeVeque, R. (2007). Classics in Applied Mathematics [Series]. Finite Difference Methods for Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations. Philadelphia, PA: Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

Prerequisites: Numerical linear algebra, elements of ODE and PDE.
CSCI-GA.2433-001
DS-GA.2433-001
(5136) Database Systems Matthew Zeidenberg W 4:55-6:55PM 60 Fifth Ave 150
Database system architecture. Modeling an application and logical database design. The relational model and relational data definition and data manipulation languages. Design of relational databases and normalization theory. Physical database design. Concurrency and recovery. Query processing and optimization.
CSCI-GA.2565-001
(5137) Machine Learning Matus Telgarsky W 7:10-9:10PM CIWW 109

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.2572-002
DS-GA.1008-002
(5483) Deep Learning Lab TBA W 3:45-4:35PM 12WP G08 Additional information: Lab for Section 001

This course concerns the latest techniques in deep learning and representation learning, focusing on supervised and unsupervised deep learning, embedding methods, metric learning, convolutional net and recurrent nets, with applications to computer vision, natural language understanding, and speech recognition.

Prerequisites: DS-GA 1001 Intro to Data Science or a graduate-level machine learning course.
CSCI-GA.2590-001
BMIN-GA 2590-001
(5138) Natural Language Processing He He W 4:55-6:55PM Silv 408

Natural Language Processing applies computational and linguistic knowledge to the processing of natural languages (English, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese). Applications include: machine translation, information extraction, information retrieval, and others. On the one hand, the class will include the modeling and representation of linguistic phenomena. On the other, It will cover methods for applying this knowledge using both manual rules and machine learning. Sample topics include: formal languages, hmm, part of speech tagging, vector-based methods, shallow and full parsing, semantic role labeling, information extraction and machine translation. Students will complete shared tasks (POS-tagging, Information Extraction, etc.) and group final projects. There will also be a midterm exam and several small written assignments.

Prerequisites: Some facility with Java and Python and a knowledge of the elements of probability and statistics is expected.

Prerequisites: Some facility with Java and Python and a knowledge of the elements of probability and statistics is expected.
CSCI-GA.2620-001
(5139) Networks and Mobile Systems Anirudh Sivaraman W 10:15-12:15PM GCASL 361

This is a capstone course. A course in computer networks and large-scale distributed systems. Teaches the design and implementation techniques essential for engineering both robust networks and Internet-scale distributed systems. The goal is to guide students so they can initiate and critique research ideas in networks and distributed systems and implement and evaluate a working system that can handle a real-world workload. Topics include routing protocols, network congestion control, wireless networking, peer-to-peer systems, overlay networks and applications, distributed storage systems, and network security.

Prerequisites: CSCI-GA 1170, CSCI-GA 2110, and CSCI-GA 2250.
CSCI-GA.2621-001
(5183) Distributed Systems Aurojit Panda W 4:55-6:55PM CIWW 101

Large-scale distributed systems lie at the core of application domains such as cloud computing, internet of things, large multiplayer games, etc. These application domains make use of systems such as distributed databases (e.g., Google's Spanner, Amazon's Dynamo, etc.), large scale analytics frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark and TensorFlow), distributed locking systems (e.g., Paxos, etcd, etc.), and others. In this class we will look at how to construct these distributed systems, in particular looking at why this is more complex than building applications running on a single machine, and present abstraction and design techniques for building distributed systems. We will focus on a solving a variety of common problems in these systems including consensus, consistency, naming, fault tolerance, etc.

This is a graduate-level course, but undergraduates are welcome! The course itself will consist of a series of lectures and will require reading research papers.

This class satisfies the Ph.D. breadth requirement in Systems and also serves as a M.S. capstone course.

Prerequisites: 1. Undergraduate Operating Systems or Computer Systems Organization; 2. programming experience; 3. mathematical maturity or the willingness to work through simple proofs.
CSCI-GA.2820-003
(5174) DevOps and Agile Methodologies John Rofrano W 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.2820-004
(5175) DevOps and Agile Methodologies Lab John Rofrano W 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
(19062) Special Topics: Multicore Processors: Architecture & Programming Mohamed Zahran W 12:30-2:30PM Online

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.3033-059
(5158) Special Topics: Big Data Science Anasse Bari W 4:55-6:55PM CIWW 317

Data Science has recently gained a substantial interest in a variety of industries including healthcare, finance, manufacturing and marketing. It is positioned at the intersection point of computer science, data mining, machine learning, predictive analytics, business, statistics and domain expertise. It aims at finding hidden knowledge (patterns, models, associations) for the purpose of making better decisions. This course will introduce the basic fundamental concepts of the algorithms and the tools of extracting valuable insights from data with the ability to formulating and solving problems with it. Topics of this course include, but are not limited to: Basics of Data Analytics Project Lifecycle, Developing an Analytics Roadmap, Data Preprocessing, Data Analytics Use cases, Data Cleaning Algorithms, Feature Selection Algorithms, Introduction to Hadoop in Theory and in Practice, Algorithms for Finding Similar Data Items, Dimensionality Reduction techniques, Clustering Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Introduction to Sentiment Analysis in short text (e.g Tweets), Mining Association Rules, Performance Measures, Ensemble Methods, Information retrieval systems and Recommendation Systems with applications in Bio-informatics, Text Mining and Social Network Analytics.

Prerequisites: Strong programming skills in the Java language and fundamentals of linear algebra.
CSCI-GA.3033-076
(5160) Special Topics: Vision Meets Machine Learning Davi Geiger W 10:15-12:15PM 60 Fifth Ave C15

This course will introduce basic ideas of current Machine Learning methods (Deep Learning with Variational Auto Encoders, GAN, RNN, Reinforcement Learning). The course is ""hands on"", with small groups programming/developing projects that integrate the basic ideas above to perform ""computer vision tasks"" (the evaluation is based on projects). The vision tasks will be in Object Classification, Human Detection, and Human Actions.

Prerequisites: Students who take this class should have familiarity with linear algebra, probability, and calculus as well as programming in python.
CSCI-GA.3033-116
(23639) Special Topics: Emerging Topics in Natural Language Processing Eunsol Choi W 2:45-4:45PM 60 Fifth Ave C15

We will discuss emerging topics in natural language processing, focusing on understanding the development and usages of large-scale language models. This course is designed for graduate students and highly motivated undergraduates who are interested in NLP research. This course aims to teach and practice: (1) cutting-edge research in natural language processing. (2) how to formulate and evaluate NLP problems and develop solutions for them. (3) how to read and criticize research papers and communicate research both orally and in writing. The course is designed as an active seminar course with a semester-long final project element. Ideally, you should be excited about the intricacies of language understanding and willing to independently explore the literature. The course will cover various aspects of language understanding and generation, such as reasoning, knowledge, and uncertainty.

Prerequisites: The students are expected to have successfully completed a graduate level course in either (1) natural language processing, (2) deep learning or (3) machine learning. The students should be comfortable with basic fundamentals of machine learning, statistics, and deep learning programming (python programming in Pytorch or Jax).
CSCI-GA.3033-9483
ECE-GY.9483
(23298) Special Topics: Efficient AI and Hardware Accelerator Design Sai Qian Zhang W 5:00-7:30PM Jacobs 473

The course will focus on recent advancements in the design of efficient neural networks, specifically on how to create and optimize AI models for improved performance, scalability, and resource efficiency. Students will explore key techniques like model compression, pruning, quantization, and model distillation for CNN, RNN, Transformer and LLM, aimed at reducing computational complexity and memory usage while maintaining accuracy. Additionally, the course will cover efficient training and inference methods, including distributed computing, parallelism, and low-precision computation, which are crucial for deploying AI on resource-limited devices such as smartphones or edge computing systems. Students will also study advanced hardware architectures of AI accelerators, gaining insights into the hardware implementation of neural network computations on these specialized systems.

Prerequisites: This course is open to both PhD and MS students. Prerequisites include prior knowledge of computer architecture (CSCI-UA.0201-001 or equivalent) and basic understanding of deep learning (CSCI-GA.2572-001 or equivalent).
CSCI-GA.3205-001
(5140) Applied Cryptography & Network Security Mazdak Zamani W 4:55-6:55PM 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.3812-001
(5171) Information Technology Projects * Evan Korth W 5:00-8:00PM GCASL 275

This is a capstone course that connects students directly with real-world information technology problems. The goal of this course is to teach the skills needed for success in real-world information technology via a combination of classroom lectures and practical experience with large projects that have been specified by local “clients.” The typical clients are primarily companies, but can also be government agencies or nonprofit organizations. Each project lasts for the entire semester and is designed to involve the full software project life cycle. Examples of such projects are development of software to solve a business problem, including specifying requirements, writing and testing prototype code, and writing a final report; and evaluation of commercial software to be purchased to address a business problem, including gathering requirements, designing an architecture to connect the new software with existing systems, and assessing the suitability of available software products.

Prerequisites: For MS in IS students: Successful completion of CSCI-GA 1170 Fundamental Algorithms and two of the following three courses: CSCI-GA 2262 Data Communications & Networks; CSCI-GA 2250 Operating Systems; CSCI-GA 2433 Database Systems. For MS in CS students: Successful completion of CSCI-GA 1170 Fundamental Algorithms, CSCI-GA 2110 Programming Languages, and CSCI-GA 2250 Operating Systems. PERMISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT REQUIRED.
CSCI-UA.0002-001
(16819) Intro To Computer Programming (No Prior Experience) Amanda Steigman MW 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.0002-003
(16821) Intro To Computer Programming (No Prior Experience) Craig Kapp MW 9:30-10:45AM CIWW 312

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.0002-005
(16823) Intro To Computer Programming (No Prior Experience) Karl Rosenberg MW 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.0002-007
(16825) Intro To Computer Programming (No Prior Experience) David Prager MW 12:30-1:45PM Kimmel 808

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.0002-009
(16827) Intro To Computer Programming (No Prior Experience) Erik Larsen MW 2:00-3:15PM Silv 401

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
(16830) Intro To Computer Programming (No Prior Experience) Khye Borg Liew MW 2:00-3:15PM 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
(16831) Intro To Computer Programming (No Prior Experience) CANCELLED MW 8:00-9:15AM

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.0002-014
(16832) Intro To Computer Programming (No Prior Experience) Karl Rosenberg MW 9:30-10:45AM 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.0004-001
(16833) Intro to Web Design & Computer Principles Alvaro Olsen MW 8:00-9:15AM CIWW 101
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
(16835) Intro to Web Design & Computer Principles Mark Ramos MW 11:00-12:15PM CIWW 312
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
(16837) Intro to Web Design & Computer Principles Emily Zhao MW 12:30-1:45PM Silv 401
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
(16838) Intro to Web Design & Computer Principles Alvaro Olsen MW 3:30-4:45PM Silv 411
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
(16839) Database Design And Implementation David Prager MW 8:00-9:15AM Silv 408

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.0061-001
(16841) Web Development And Programming Craig Kapp MW 2:00-3:15PM Silv 414

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.0101-001
(16843) Intro To Computer Science Nader Nassar MW 8:00-9:15AM GCASL 279

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
(16845) Intro To Computer Science Tobias Blickhan MW 9:30-10:45AM 60 Fifth Ave 110

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
(16846) Intro To Computer Science Gezim Hakramaj MW 11:00-12:15PM Silv 411

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
(16848) Intro To Computer Science Hilbert Gene Locklear MW 12:30-1:45PM Kimmel 803

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
(16849) Intro To Computer Science Candido Cabo MW 2:00-3:15PM Kimmel 803

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
(16852) Intro To Computer Science Michael Tao MW 3:30-4:45PM 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.0102-001
(16854) Data Structures Joanna Klukowska MW 8:00-9:15AM GCASL C95

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.0102-007
(16860) Data Structures Max Sklar MW 11:00-12:15PM CIWW 317

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.0102-011
(16864) Data Structures Alan Amin MW 12:30-1:45PM CIWW 317

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.0201-001
(16874) Computer Systems Organization Douglas Moody MW 9:30-10:45AM CIWW 101

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.0201-005
(16878) Computer Systems Organization Alexander Johnson MW 3:30-4:45PM Kimmel 808

This section is a fast paced version of the regular CSO class. Students who are considering research in their senior year or graduate school should take this class.

This course aims to give students an understanding of what's "under the hood" in a modern computer system. Take this class to boost your confidence on a computer and to understand how everything works like never before! We'll cover basic topics including how machines represent and execute programs, how user program interact with the OS, as well as advanced topics including how to write networked and concurrent programs. These topics are supported by a series of challenging lab assignments in C.

Prerequisites: You need to be comfortable with programming (e.g. in Java) and the UNIX environment.
CSCI-UA.0201-007
(16880) Computer Systems Organization Gizem Kayar MW 2:00-3:15PM CIWW 109

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
(16882) Operating Systems Michael Walfish MW 3:30-4:45PM CIWW 109

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
(16884) Basic Algorithms Nir Bitansky MW 9:30-10:45AM CIWW 109

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.0310-005
(16888) Basic Algorithms Jiaxin Guan MW 12:30-1:45PM Silv 414

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.0310-007
(16890) Basic Algorithms Rotem Oshman MW 3:30-4:45PM CIWW 317

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.0380-001
(16894) Topics of General Interest: Drawing on the Web Joshua Clayton MW 3:30-4:45PM CIWW 312

In this course you will learn how to develop multimedia applications for both the desktop and the web. The course focuses on general programming techniques with an emphasis on the production of interactive graphical environments. In addition, a number of advanced topics will be covered including image processing, video games, simulations, basic computer vision, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and data visualization techniques.

Prerequisites: CSCI-UA.0002 and CSCI-UA.0004, or permission of Instructor
CSCI-UA.0467-002
(16919) Applied Internet Technology Joseph Versoza MW 12:30-1:45PM CIWW 109

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.0470-001
(16897) Object Oriented Programming Hasan Aljabbouli MW 9:30-10:45AM Online

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.0472-001
(16898) Artificial Intelligence Ernest Davis MW 11:00-12:15PM Online
Many cognitive tasks that people can do easily and almost unconsciously have proven extremely difficult to program on a computer. Artificial intelligence tackles the problem of developing computer systems that can carry out these tasks. Focus is on three central areas in AI: representation and reasoning, machine learning, and natural language processing.

Prerequisites: Computer Systems Organization (CSCI-UA 201) and Basic Algorithms (CSCI-UA 310).
CSCI-UA.0473-001
(16911) Fundamentals of Machine Learning Pascal Wallisch MW 11:00-12:15PM GCASL C95

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 185). Students may take any of the following courses in place of MATH-UA 185: Theory of Probability (MATH-UA 333), Mathematical Statistics (MATH-UA 334), Honors Theory of Probability (MATH-UA 338) OR Data Analysis (MA-UY 2224).
CSCI-UA.0475-001
(19289) Predictive Analytics Ahmad Emad MW 8:00-9:15AM CIWW 317

Predictive analytics is the art and science of extracting useful information from historical data and present data for the purpose of predicting future trends. In this course, students will be introduced to the phases of the analytics life-cycle and will gain an understanding of a variety of tools and machine learning algorithms for analyzing data and discovering forward insights. Several techniques will be introduced including: data preprocessing techniques, data reduction algorithms, data clustering algorithms, data classification algorithms, uplifting algorithms, association rules, data mining algorithms, recommender systems, and more. This course aims to provide students with skills of the new generation of data scientists that will allow them to structure, analyze and derive useful insights from data that could help make better decisions.

Prerequisites: Computer Systems Organization (CSCI-UA 201), Basic Algorithms (CSCI-UA 310), and Linear Algebra (MATH-UA 140) or Honors Linear Algebra (MATH-UA 148).
CSCI-UA.0478-001
MATH-UA.0243
(16901) Introduction To Cryptography Marshall Ball MW 9:30-10:45AM GCASL 288
An introduction to the principles and practice of cryptography and its application to network security. Topics include symmetric-key encryption (block ciphers, modes of operations, AES), message authentication (pseudorandom functions, CBC-MAC), public-key encryption (RSA, ElGamal), digital signatures (RSA, Fiat-Shamir), and authentication applications (identification, zero-knowledge).

Prerequisites: Basic Algorithms (CSCI-UA 310).
CSCI-UA.0479-001
(16920) Data Management and Analysis Joseph Versoza MW 11:00-12:15PM CIWW 101

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.0479-003
(16922) Data Management and Analysis Matthew Zeidenberg MW 3:30-4:45PM 60 Fifth Ave 150

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.0480-061
(16905) Special Topics: Open Source Software Development Joanna Klukowska MW 12:30-1:45PM 60 Fifth Ave 110

This course prepares students to become active participants in open source projects. It begins with an overview of the philosophy and brief history of open source development, followed by an in-depth look at different types of open source projects and the study of various tools involved in open source development. In particular, it covers the collaborative nature of open source projects, community structure, version control systems, licensing, intellectual property, types of contributions (programming and non-programming) and the tool-chains that enable such contributions. The students are expected to contribute to existing open source projects.

Prerequisites: CSCI-UA.0201 with a grade of C or better
CSCI-UA.0480-069
(16906) Special Topics: Agile Software Development and DevOps Amos Bloomberg MW 11:00-12:15PM 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.0490-001
(23952) Special Topics in Programming Languages Benjamin Goldberg MW 3:30-4:45PM CIWW 202

This course discusses the design, use, and implementation of imperative, object-oriented, functional programming and other categories of languages. The topics covered include scoping, type systems, control structures, functions, modules, object orientation, the lambda calculus, and concurrency. A variety of languages are studied, including Java, Scala, Ada, Lisp/Scheme, and ML, and concepts are reinforced by programming exercises and written homework.

Prerequisites: Computer Systems Organization (CSCI-UA 201)

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