Course Schedule

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• CSCI-GA.1120-​001
  (3190) Introduction to Programming****  CANCELLED -
  

  Course Description:

  This course introduces students to the fundamentals of computer programming as students design, write, and debug computer programs using the programming language Python. No knowledge of programming is assumed. Not open to graduate Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics or Scientific Computing students. For registration, please contact dhss@nyu.edu.

• CSCI-GA.1121-​001
  (3191) Working with Data****  CANCELLED -
  

  Course Description:

  Students study the principles of relational database design and learn to build, populate, manipulate and query databases using SQL on datasets relevant to their interests. Students will also explore data presentation through data visualization. Not open to Graduate Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics or Scientific Computing students. For registration, please contact dhss@nyu.edu.

• CSCI-GA.1133-​001
  (2277) PAC I*  Evan Korth
  Office Hours T 6:30-9:00PM CIWW 201
  

  Course Description:

  An accelerated introduction to the fundamental concepts of computer science for students who lack a formal background in the field. Topics include algorithm design and program development; data types; control structures; subprograms and parameter passing; recursion; data structures; searching and sorting; dynamic storage allocation and pointers; abstract data types, such as stacks, queues, lists, and tree structures; generic packages; and an introduction to the principles of object-oriented programming. The primary programming language used in the course will be Java. Students should expect an average of 12-16 hours of programming and related course work per week.

• CSCI-GA.1133-​002
  (2733) PAC I Recitation  Nolan Filter
  Office Hours W 7:10-8:00PM CIWW 201
  

  Course Description:

  An accelerated introduction to the fundamental concepts of computer science for students who lack a formal background in the field. Topics include algorithm design and program development; data types; control structures; subprograms and parameter passing; recursion; data structures; searching and sorting; dynamic storage allocation and pointers; abstract data types, such as stacks, queues, lists, and tree structures; generic packages; and an introduction to the principles of object-oriented programming. The primary programming language used in the course will be Java. Students should expect an average of 12-16 hours of programming and related course work per week.

• CSCI-GA.1170-​001
  DS-GA.1170
  (2278) Fundamental Algorithms  Alan Siegel
  Office Hours T 5:10-7:00PM CIWW 109
  

  Course Description:

  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-​002
  DS-GA.1170
  (2279) Fundamental Algorithms Recitation  Alan Siegel
  Office Hours R 5:10-6:00PM CIWW 109
  

  Course Description:

  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
  DS-GA.1170
  (3131) Fundamental Algorithms  Alexander Alekseyev
  Office Hours W 5:10-7:00PM CIWW 101
  

  Course Description:

  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-​004
  DS-GA.1170
  (3132) Fundamental Algorithms Recitation  Sreyas Mohan
  Office Hours F 6:10-7:00PM CIWW 1302
  

  Course Description:

  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.1180-​001
  (19698) Mathematical Techniques For CS Applications  Remi Imbach
  Office Hours M 5:10-7:00PM CIWW 512
  

  Course Description:

  An introduction to theory, computational techniques, and applications of linear algebra, probability and statistics. These three areas of continuous mathematics are critical in many parts of computer science, including machine learning, scientific computing, computer vision, computational biology, natural language processing, and computer graphics. The course teaches a specialized language for mathematical computation, such as Matlab, and discusses how the language can be used for computation and for graphical output. No prior knowledge of linear algebra, probability, or statistics is assumed.

• CSCI-GA.2110-​001
  (2280) Programming Languages  Thomas Wies
  Office Hours W 5:10-7:00PM CIWW 109
  

  Course Description:

  Discusses the design, use, and implementation of imperative, object-oriented, and functional programming languages. The topics covered include scoping, type systems, control structures, functions, modules, object orientation, exception handling, and concurrency. A variety of languages are studied, including C++, Java, Ada, Lisp, and ML, and concepts are reinforced by programming exercises.

  
  
  Prerequisites: Students taking this class should already have substantial programming experience.
• CSCI-GA.2110-​002
  (2281) Programming Languages Recitation  Zvonimir Pavlinovic
  Office Hours R 6:10-7:00PM CIWW 109
  

  Course Description:

  Discusses the design, use, and implementation of imperative, object-oriented, and functional programming languages. The topics covered include scoping, type systems, control structures, functions, modules, object orientation, exception handling, and concurrency. A variety of languages are studied, including C++, Java, Ada, Lisp, and ML, and concepts are reinforced by programming exercises.

  
  
  Prerequisites: Students taking this class should already have substantial programming experience.
• CSCI-GA.2110-​003
  (2886) Programming Languages  Cory Plock
  Office Hours M 5:10-7:00PM CIWW 312
  

  Course Description:

  Discusses the design, use, and implementation of imperative, object-oriented, and functional programming languages. The topics covered include scoping, type systems, control structures, functions, modules, object orientation, exception handling, and concurrency. A variety of languages are studied, including C++, Java, Ada, Lisp, and ML, and concepts are reinforced by programming exercises.

  
  
  Prerequisites: Students taking this class should already have substantial programming experience.
• CSCI-GA.2110-​004
  (2742) Programming Languages Recitation  Stephanie Carrera
  Office Hours F 5:10-6:00PM Wav 366
  

  Course Description:

  Discusses the design, use, and implementation of imperative, object-oriented, and functional programming languages. The topics covered include scoping, type systems, control structures, functions, modules, object orientation, exception handling, and concurrency. A variety of languages are studied, including C++, Java, Ada, Lisp, and ML, and concepts are reinforced by programming exercises.

  
  
  Prerequisites: Students taking this class should already have substantial programming experience.
• CSCI-GA.2112-​001
  MATH-GA 2043-001
  (2282) Scientific Computing   Jonathan Goodman R 5:10-7:00PM CIWW 1302
  

  Course Description:

  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.2130-​001
  (19699) Compiler Construction  Eva Rose
  Office Hours R 5:10-7:00PM CIWW 312
  

  Course Description:

  This is a capstone course based on compilers and modern programming languages. The topics covered include structure of one-pass and multiple-pass compilers; symbol table management; lexical analysis; traditional and automated parsing techniques, including recursive descent and LR parsing; syntax-directed translation and semantic analysis; run-time storage management; intermediate code generation; introduction to optimization; and code generation. The course includes a special compiler-related capstone project, which ties together concepts of algorithms, theory (formal languages), programming languages, software engineering, computer architecture, and other subjects covered in the MS curriculum. This project requires a substantial semester-long programming effort, such as construction of a language compilation or translation system that includes lexical and syntactic analyzers, a type checker, and a code generator.
  
  Prerequisites: CSCI-GA 1170, CSCI-GA 2110, and CSCI-GA 2250.
• CSCI-GA.2250-​001
  (2283) Operating Systems  Hubertus Franke
  Office Hours M 7:10-9:00PM CIWW 1302
  

  Course Description:

  The topics covered include the high-level design of key operating systems concepts such OS structures; process scheduling and synchronization; deadlocks and their prevention; memory management, including (demand) paging; and I/O and file systems. The concepts will be shown in the context of Unix/Linux. The learning is facilitated with labs that implement some of these key design principles and algorithms in C/C++.

  
  
  Prerequisites: None
• CSCI-GA.2262-​001
  (2753) Data Communications and Networks  Jean-Claude Franchitti
  Office Hours R 7:10-9:00PM CIWW 312
  

  Course Description:

  This course teaches the design and implementation techniques essential for engineering robust networks. Topics include networking principles, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, naming and addressing (Domain Name System), data encoding/decoding techniques, link layer protocols, routing protocols, transport layer services, congestion control, quality of service, network services, programmable routers and overlay networks.

  
  
  Prerequisites: Students must have a working knowledge of fundamental data structures and associated algorithms. For some of the practical aspects of the course, a working knowledge of an object-oriented programming language (e.g., C++, C#, or preferably Java) is expected. An undergraduate course in data communication and networks is helpful but not required.
• CSCI-GA.2270-​001
  (2953) Computer Graphics   Daniele Panozzo
  Office Hours M 7:10-9:00PM 194M 307
  

  Course Description:

  Problems and objectives of computer graphics. Vector, curve, and character generation. Interactive display devices. Construction of hierarchical image list. Graphic data structures and graphics languages. Hidden-line problems; windowing, shading, and perspective projection. Curved surface generation display.

  
  
  Prerequisites: CSCI-GA 1170 and CSCI-UA 140 (or an equivalent undergraduate course in linear algebra).
• CSCI-GA.2271-​001
  (2887) Computer Vision   Rob Fergus
  Office Hours R 7:10-9:00PM Silv 405
  

  Course Description:

  Basic techniques of computer vision and image processing. General algorithms for image understanding problems. Study of binary image processing, edge detection, feature extraction, motion estimation, color processing, stereo vision, and elementary object recognition. Mathematical, signal processing, and image processing tools. Relation of computer vision algorithms to the human visual system.

  
  
  Prerequisites: CSCI-GA 1170
• CSCI-GA.2274-​001
  (3069) Advanced Computer Graphics  Kenneth Perlin T 7:10-9:00PM 60 Fifth Ave 265
  

  Course Description:

  This is a capstone course based on computer graphics tools. The course covers a selection of topics that may include computer animation, gaming, geometric modeling, motion capture, computational photography, physically based simulation, scientific visualization, and user interfaces. Not all areas are available every semester; the choice of areas is determined by the instructor. The capstone project involves some or all of the following elements: formation of a small team, project proposal, literature review, interim report, project presentation, and final report.

  
  
  Prerequisites: CSCI-GA 1170, CSCI-GA 2110, CSCI-GA 2250 and CSCI-GA 2270
• CSCI-GA.2420-​001
  MATH-GA 2010-001
  (2284) Numerical Methods I   Michael Overton
  Office Hours M 5:10-7:00PM CIWW 1302
  

  Course Description:

  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.2433-​001
  DS-GA.2433-001
  (2749) Database Systems  Zvi Kedem
  Office Hours M 5:10-7:00PM CIWW 109
  

  Course Description:

  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.2434-​001
  (2285) Advanced Database Systems  Dennis Shasha
  Office Hours T 5:10-7:00PM CIWW 101
  

  Course Description:

  This is a capstone course emphasizing large-scale database systems. This course studies the internals of database systems as an introduction to research and as a basis for rational performance tuning. Topics include concurrency control, fault tolerance, operating system interactions, query processing, and principles of tuning. Database capstone projects involve topics such as design, concurrency control, interactions, and tuning. These projects include some or all of the following elements: formation of a small team, project proposal, literature review, interim report, project presentation, and final report.
  
  Prerequisites: CSCI-GA 1170, CSCI-GA 2110, and CSCI-GA 2250.
• CSCI-GA.2566-​001
  (2888) Foundations Of Machine Learning  Mehryar Mohri
  Office Hours T 5:10-7:00PM CIWW 102
  

  Course Description:

  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.2630-​001
  (19693) Foundations of Networks and Mobile Systems  Lakshminarayanan Subramanian T 5:10-7:00PM CIWW 317 Additional information: Open only to students in the MS-CEI program.
  

  Course Description:

  Only open to MS students in the Computing, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation program

  The class will begin with introductory concepts of network protocols across different layers of the network stack including routing, transport, naming, addressing and connect them to the core building blocks of the Internet. The second part of the class will focus on networking concepts in the evolution of Web­based systems, providing an introduction to data­center networks, clouds, middle boxes (proxies, firewalls) and next­ generation networks. The third part of the class will focus on the fundamental concepts in wireless networks, cellular networks and mobile devices with a specific focus on mobile programming and applications, 802.11 evolution, mobile services and the evolution of cellular networks.

• CSCI-GA.2630-​002
  (21875) Foundations of Networks and Mobile Systems Lab  Lakshminarayanan Subramanian T 7:10-8:00PM CIWW 317 Additional information: Open only to students in the MS-CEI program.
  

  Course Description:

  Only open to MS students in the Computing, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation program

  The class will begin with introductory concepts of network protocols across different layers of the network stack including routing, transport, naming, addressing and connect them to the core building blocks of the Internet. The second part of the class will focus on networking concepts in the evolution of Web­based systems, providing an introduction to data­center networks, clouds, middle boxes (proxies, firewalls) and next­ generation networks. The third part of the class will focus on the fundamental concepts in wireless networks, cellular networks and mobile devices with a specific focus on mobile programming and applications, 802.11 evolution, mobile services and the evolution of cellular networks.

• CSCI-GA.2820-​001
  (19694) DevOps and Agile Methodologies*  John Rofrano
  Office Hours W 5:10-7:00PM CIWW 102
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (21876) DevOps and Agile Methodologies Lab*  John Rofrano
  Office Hours W 7:10-8:00PM CIWW 102
  

  Course Description:

  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.2830-​001
  (19695) The Lean Launch Pad  Evan Korth
  Office Hours
  Frank Rimalovski R 10:00-12:00PM 16WP 106 Additional information: Open only to students in the MS-CEI program.
  

  Course Description:

  Only open to MS students in the Computing, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation program.

  This course is based on Steve Blank’s Lean LaunchPad curriculum. This course provides real world, hands­ on learning on what it’s like to actually start a high­ tech company. This is a practical class – essentially a lab, not a theory or “book” class. The goal, within the constraints of a classroom and a limited amount of time, is to create an entrepreneurial experience for students with all of the pressures and demands of the real world in an early stage start up. Students will talk to customers, partners, competitors, as they encounter the chaos and uncertainty of how a startup actually works. They will work in teams learning how to turn a great idea into a great company. They will learn how to use a business model to brainstorm each part of a company and customer development to get out of the classroom to see whether anyone would want/use their product. Finally, based on the customer and market feedback gathered, students will use agile development to rapidly iterate their products to build something customers would actually use and buy. Each day will be a new adventure outside the classroom as students test each part of their business model and then share the hard earned knowledge with the rest of the class.

• CSCI-GA.2830-​002
  (21877) The Lean Launch Pad Lab  Andrew Dempsey R 12:10-1:00PM 16WP 106 Additional information: Open only to students in the MS-CEI program.
  

  Course Description:

  Only open to MS students in the Computing, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation program.

  This course is based on Steve Blank’s Lean LaunchPad curriculum. This course provides real world, hands­ on learning on what it’s like to actually start a high­ tech company. This is a practical class – essentially a lab, not a theory or “book” class. The goal, within the constraints of a classroom and a limited amount of time, is to create an entrepreneurial experience for students with all of the pressures and demands of the real world in an early stage start up. Students will talk to customers, partners, competitors, as they encounter the chaos and uncertainty of how a startup actually works. They will work in teams learning how to turn a great idea into a great company. They will learn how to use a business model to brainstorm each part of a company and customer development to get out of the classroom to see whether anyone would want/use their product. Finally, based on the customer and market feedback gathered, students will use agile development to rapidly iterate their products to build something customers would actually use and buy. Each day will be a new adventure outside the classroom as students test each part of their business model and then share the hard earned knowledge with the rest of the class.

• CSCI-GA.2945-​001
  MATH-GA.2011-001
  (2286) Adv Topics Num. Analysis: Computational Inverse Problems  Georg Stadler W 5:10-7:00PM CIWW 202
  

  Course Description:

  Topics vary each semester.
  
  Prerequisites: Topics determine prerequisites.
• CSCI-GA.2945-​002
  MATH-GA.2011-002
  (3120) Adv Topics Num. Analysis: Six More Advanced Topics in Numerical Analysis  Lloyd N. Trefethen T 1:25-3:15PM CIWW 512
  

  Course Description:

  This six-week course will be structured in an unusual way, following the pattern of last year's course but with new topics. Each of our six meetings will be independent. At each meeting, the first hour will be a lecture aimed at anyone interested in numerical analysis at a high level, organized around a well-known topic and mixing historical perspectives, recent developments, and always some new mathematics. The second hour will be for enrolled students only, a hands-on work session making use of Matlab and/or Chebfun. In the final two weeks each student will complete a small project.

  Tentative schedule of topics:

  • Lecture 1, 04 Sep: Series solutions of Laplace problems
  • Lecture 2, 11 Sep: Pseudospectra
  • Lecture 3, 18 Sep: Block operators and spectral discretizations
  • Lecture 4, 25 Sep: Exponential integrators for stiff PDEs
  • Lecture 5, 02 Oct: Minimax, CF, and Hankel norm approximation
  • Lecture 6, 09 Oct: Polynomials and multivariate polynomials
  • [Possible alternative topic: Contour integrals and hyperfunctions]
• CSCI-GA.2945-​004
  MATH-GA.2011-004
  (23367) Adv Topics Num. Analysis: Computational Fluid Dynamics  Aleksandar Donev T 3:20-5:05PM CIWW 1302
  

  Course Description:

  This course will cover advanced numerical techniques for solving PDEs, with a particular focus on fluid dynamics. This includes advection-diffusion-reaction equations, compressible and incompressible Navier-Stokes equations, and fluid-structure coupling. Basic familiarity with temporal integrators for ODEs (multistep, Runge-Kutta), methods for solving PDEs (finite difference, finite volume, finite elements for parabolic and elliptic problems), iterative solvers for linear systems, and the Navier-Stokes equations will be assumed. Topics covered will include:

  • higher-order spatio-temporal discretizations for advection-diffusion equations
  • artificial dissipation and dispersion
  • conservation laws (limiters, high-resolution advection)
  • incompressible flow (projection methods, Stokes solvers, spectral methods)
  • fluid-structure coupling (boundary-integral formulations, immersed boundary methods)
  • geo-physical dynamics (shallow water, wave equations, turbulent flows)
• CSCI-GA.2965-​001
  (2287) Heuristic Problem Solving  Dennis Shasha
  Office Hours M 5:10-7:00PM CIWW 517
  

  Course Description:

  This course revolves around several problems new to computer science (derived from games or puzzles in columns for Dr. Dobb’s Journal, Scientific American, and elsewhere). The idea is to train students to face a new problem, read relevant literature, and come up with a solution. The solution entails winning a contest against other solutions. The winner receives candy. The best solutions become part of an evolving “Omniheurist” Web site that is expected to get many visitors over the years. The course is for highly motivated, mathematically adept students. It is open to supported Ph.D. students and well-qualified master’s students. Class size has been around 10 in the past, and instructor and students have all gotten to know one another very well. Algorithmic and programming knowledge is the main prerequisite. It also helps to be familiar with a rapid prototyping language such as Matlab, Mathematica, K, or Python, or to be completely fluent in some other language.
  
  Prerequisites: CSCI-GA 1170 and an ability to prototype algorithms rapidly.
• CSCI-GA.3033-​001
  (2288) Special Topics: Production Quality Software  Michael Schidlowsky
  Office Hours W 5:10-7:00PM CIWW 317
  

  Course Description:

  In this course we study the craft of software engineering holistically. The semester begins with a thorough review of Java and the Java Virtual Machine. We concentrate on library components and language features that are most commonly used.  Later lectures cover more advanced topics including concurrency and thread-safety, object-oriented programming, design patterns, and testing. The course also covers non-technical topics critical to software development like developing and reinforcing salutary engineering habits, communicating effectively, and addressing issues of productivity and drive in engineering teams.  Lessons are reinforced with bi-weekly assignments that are carefully graded with the aim of providing as much critical feedback as possible.  Some student submissions are critiqued in classroom code reviews.

• CSCI-GA.3033-​002
  (2289) Special Topics: Distributed Systems  Aurojit Panda
  Office Hours W 7:10-9:00PM CIWW 101
  

  Course Description:

  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.3033-​004
  (2291) Special Topics: Graphics Processing Units (GPUs): Architecture & Programming  Mohamed Zahran
  Office Hours W 5:10-7:00PM CIWW 201
  

  Course Description:

  In this course, we will cover architectural aspects and capabilities of modern GPUs (graphics processing unit) and will learn the architecture and the programming of GPUs to solve different type of problems. Many computations can be performed much faster on the GPU than on a traditional processor. This is why GPUs are present now in almost all computers; and the majority of Top 500 supercomputers in the world are built around GPUs. GPUs are no longer restricted to graphics applications but are now used for a diverse set of applications and domains. This introduces the concept of general-purpose GPUs or GPGPUs, which is the main subject of this course. This course serves as a capstone for the MSCS program.

• CSCI-GA.3033-​006
  (2292) Special Topics: Realtime and Big Data Analytics  Suzanne McIntosh
  Office Hours R 7:10-9:00PM CIWW 102
  

  Course Description:

  This course will introduce technologies at the foundation of the Big Data movement that have facilitated scalable management of vast quantities of data collected through realtime and near realtime sensing. We will also explore the tools enabling the acquisition of near realtime data in the social domain, the fusion of those data when in flight and at rest, and their meaningful representation in graphical visualizations. Students are required to complete weekly reading and/or programming assignments and demonstrate mastery of course topics by developing and demonstrating an analytics project of their choosing. Class time will be set aside for project proposal and final demo.

  
  
  Prerequisites: CSCI-GA 2250 or equivalent Operating Systems course; programming experience in C/C++, Java, or Python for assignments and final project; CSCI-GA 2262, CSCI-GA 2620, or undergraduate course in networks. A familiarity with databases and Linux will be useful.
• CSCI-GA.3033-​008
  (2955) Special Topics: Statistical Natural Language Processing  Ankur Parikh
  Office Hours T 5:10-7:00PM CIWW 512
  

  Course Description:

  In this course we will examine some of the core tasks in natural language processing, starting with simple word-based models for text classification and building up to rich, structured models for syntactic parsing, machine translation, and question answering. The course will cover a variety of statistical and machine learning approaches including recent advances in deep learning. In addition to the core topics, we will discuss recent research progress in the area and how to design efficient systems for practical user applications. This course assumes a good background in basic probability as well as interest in building real systems.

• CSCI-GA.3033-​011
  (3031) Special Topics: Predictive Analytics  Anasse Bari
  Office Hours W 7:10-9:00PM CIWW 202
  

  Course Description:

  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 have an introduction to the phases of the analytics lifecycle and a basic understanding of a variety of tools and machine learning techniques to analyze data to discover forward insights. Several techniques will be introduced; including data pre-processing techniques, data clustering algorithms, data classification algorithms, association rules data mining algorithms, recommender systems, etc.

  Applications from bio-informatics, social networks analytics, and text mining will be covered. Highlights from industrial use cases will be covered to demonstrate how Predictive Analytics relates to improving business performance and impacting better decisions. This is an introductory course that will provide students with basic 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.

• CSCI-GA.3033-​012
  (3029) Special Topics: Vision Meets Machine Learning  Davi Geiger
  Office Hours R 5:10-7:00PM CIWW 201
  

  Course Description:

  The course will introduce basic ideas of Multiscale Image Representations (Wavelets - Affine Groups) and Machine Learning (Deep Learning with Variational Auto Encoders, GAN, RNN). Then, the course will be "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 tasks will be in the topics of Motion, Scene Segmentation, Object Classification, Human Actions.

  
  
  Prerequisites: Students who take this class should have familiarity with linear algebra, probability, and calculus.
• CSCI-GA.3033-​017
  (3147) Special Topics: Multicore Programming  Christopher Mitchell
  Office Hours M 7:10-9:00PM CIWW 512
  

  Course Description:

  Through the 1990s, processors got faster and faster, but around the turn of the millennium, CPUs started to reach physical limits. To drive innovation and produce more powerful computers, manufacturers began to pack multiple cores into each processor. However, most software is conceived by the programmer as a linear progression of instructions. Compilers can find some parallelization opportunities, but that’s not enough to take full advantage of multiple cores. Programmers must take much of the responsibility for making their programs exploit multiple cores, and this course discusses many modern techniques:

  • Aspects of the architecture of modern machines
  • Classic and modern algorithms for coordination and synchronization
  • Data structures that exploit and extract performance from multiple cores
  • Current and future programming techniques and best practices for multiple cores
  • Strategies to debug and benchmark multi-threaded programs

  Students will be expected to have experience with a programming-intensive course. Students must have previous experience with C++, but no experience writing multi-threaded C++ programs is necessary. The course will include lectures, homework, cumulative labs, a final project, and a midterm and final exam.

• CSCI-GA.3033-​019
  (3193) Special Topics: Cryptocurrencies and Decentralized Ledgers  Joseph Bonneau
  Office Hours T 7:10-9:00PM 60 Fifth Ave 150
  

  Course Description:

  Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other systems using decentralized ledgers (blockchains) have quickly grown to valuations of hundreds of billions of dollars. Their future potential has captured the imagination of researchers working on applications as diverse as banking and finance, voting, law, corporate governance, gambling and online gaming. This course will cover the technical concepts underlying these systems: append-only ledgers, decentralized consensus, smart contracts and zero-knowledge proof systems. Students will gain working knowledge of both Bitcoin and Ethereum through practical assignments. The course will also survey the wide variety of potential future applications.

  
  
  Prerequisites: At least one year of experience with a high-level language such as Pascal, C, C++, or Java. An undergraduate course in cryptography or successful completion of CSCI-GA.3205 or CSCI-GA.3210 strongly recommended.
• CSCI-GA.3033-​020
  (3194) Special Topics: Practical Computer Security  Thitima Srivatanakul
  Office Hours W 7:10-9:00PM CIWW 317
  

  Course Description:

  This course teaches the security mindset and practical security concepts that are essential for software engineers, software developers, quality assurance testers and IT managers. The course discusses various attack techniques and defenses for real world applications and the security activities in the SDLC. Its main topics include: low-level exploits, web application security, malware, threat modeling, security requirements, secure coding practices, security & penetration testing, human factors and usability, mobile platform security, and legal and ethical issues. Course project and assignments may require Java, C, and/or scripting languages.

  
  
  Prerequisites: Programming experience in C/C++, Java and Javascript, and SQL; basic understanding of assembly language; working knowledge of web application development.
• CSCI-GA.3033-​021
  (21502) Special Topics: Machine Learning for Healthcare  Rajesh Ranganath
  Office Hours T 7:10-9:00PM CIWW 312
  

  Course Description:

  The course covers machine learning methods important for healthcare including causal inference, k-shot learning, time series models, and fairness. We will learn about important clinical questions and the data (such as from ICU monitors and imaging) that along with machine learning can help answer these questions. We will focus on recent work in machine learning for healthcare.

  
  
  Prerequisites: CSCI-GA 2567/DS-GA 1003 Machine Learning; Basic knowledge of probability theory, statistics, and neural networks
• CSCI-GA.3033-​022
  (22529) Special Topics: High Performance Machine Learning  Alessandro Morari
  Office Hours
  Giacomo Domeniconi R 7:10-9:00PM CIWW 201
  

  Course Description:

  The field of High Performance Computing (HPC) is focused on the design and development of algorithms, methodologies, software and hardware to solve some of the biggest challenges in science. HPC is where cutting edge technology (GPUs, low latency interconnects, etc.) is applied to the solution of scientific and data-driven problems. One of the key ingredients to the current success of ML is the ability to perform computations on very large amounts of training data. Today, the application of HPC techniques to ML algorithms is a fundamental driver for the progress of Artificial Intelligence.  In this course, you will learn HPC techniques that are typically applied to supercomputing software, and how they are applied to obtain the maximum performance out of ML algorithms.
  
  Prerequisites:

  • Operating Systems and Computer Architecture: CSCI-GA 2250 or good understanding of Computer Architecture, C/C++ programming, OS design, process stack/heap, threads, file-system, IO, Networks.
  • Python and C languages: good programming skills in Python and C.
  • Machine Learning and Neural Networks Algorithms: The course is focused on the performance rather than the algorithmic aspects. A basic explanation of the algorithms will be part of the course. However, it is strongly recommended to start the course with a basic understanding of the following algorithms: logistic regression, neural networks, convolutional neural networks.

  Suggested resources:

  • Logistic Regression - tutorial
  • Neural Networks - short manuscript
  • Convolutional Neural Networks - tutorial
• CSCI-GA.3110-​001
  (3312) Honors Programming Languages  Patrick Cousot
  Office Hours TR 3:30-4:45PM 60 Fifth Ave C15
  

  Course Description:

  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: CSCI-GA.2110 Programming Languages, CSCI-GA.3110 Honors Programming Languages
• CSCI-GA.3205-​001
  (19700) Applied Cryptography & Network Security  Zvi Kedem
  Office Hours W 5:10-7:00PM CIWW 517
  

  Course Description:

  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.3210-​001
  MATH-GA 2170-001
  (2768) Introduction To Cryptography  Oded Regev
  Office Hours M 11:00-12:50PM CIWW 512
  

  Course Description:

  The primary focus of this course is on definitions and constructions of various cryptographic objects, such as pseudorandom generators, encryption schemes, digital signature schemes, message authentication codes, block ciphers, and others, time permitting. The class tries to understand what security properties are desirable in such objects, how to properly define these properties, and how to design objects that satisfy them. Once a good definition is established for a particular object, the emphasis will be on constructing examples that provably satisfy the definition. Thus, a main prerequisite of this course is mathematical maturity and a certain comfort level with proofs. Secondary topics, covered only briefly, are current cryptographic practice and the history of cryptography and cryptanalysis.
  
  Prerequisites: Strong mathematical background
• CSCI-GA.3520-​001
  (2294) Honors Analysis of Algorithms  Subhash Khot TR 9:30-10:45AM CIWW 317
  

  Course Description:

  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-GA.3812-​001
  (2295) Information Technology Projects *  Jean-Claude Franchitti
  Office Hours M 6:10-9:10PM CIWW 317
  

  Course Description:

  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-GA.3813-​001
  (2296) Adv Lab MS *  STAFF -
  

  Course Description:

  Large-scale programming project or research in cooperation with a faculty member.

  
  
  Prerequisites: Permission of the faculty project supervisor and the Director of Graduate Studies.
• CSCI-GA.3813-​002
  (2297) Adv Lab MS *  STAFF -
  

  Course Description:

  Large-scale programming project or research in cooperation with a faculty member.

  
  
  Prerequisites: Permission of the faculty project supervisor and the Director of Graduate Studies.
• CSCI-GA.3813-​003
  (2298) Adv Lab MS *  STAFF -
  

  Course Description:

  Large-scale programming project or research in cooperation with a faculty member.

  
  
  Prerequisites: Permission of the faculty project supervisor and the Director of Graduate Studies.
• CSCI-GA.3813-​004
  (2299) Adv Lab MS *  STAFF -
  

  Course Description:

  Large-scale programming project or research in cooperation with a faculty member.

  
  
  Prerequisites: Permission of the faculty project supervisor and the Director of Graduate Studies.
• CSCI-GA.3813-​005
  (2300) Adv Lab PhD **  STAFF -
  

  Course Description:

  Large-scale programming project or research in cooperation with a faculty member.

  
  
  Prerequisites: Permission of the faculty project supervisor and the Director of Graduate Studies.
• CSCI-GA.3813-​006
  (2301) Adv Lab PhD **  STAFF -
  

  Course Description:

  Large-scale programming project or research in cooperation with a faculty member.

  
  
  Prerequisites: Permission of the faculty project supervisor and the Director of Graduate Studies.
• CSCI-GA.3813-​007
  (2302) Adv Lab PhD **  STAFF -
  

  Course Description:

  Large-scale programming project or research in cooperation with a faculty member.

  
  
  Prerequisites: Permission of the faculty project supervisor and the Director of Graduate Studies.
• CSCI-GA.3813-​008
  (2303) Adv Lab PhD **  STAFF -
  

  Course Description:

  Large-scale programming project or research in cooperation with a faculty member.

  
  
  Prerequisites: Permission of the faculty project supervisor and the Director of Graduate Studies.
• CSCI-GA.3840-​001
  (2304) Master's Thesis Research *  STAFF -
  

  Course Description:

  
  
  Prerequisites: Approval of a faculty adviser and the Director of Graduate Studies for the M.S. programs.
• CSCI-GA.3850-​004
  (2305) PhD Seminar: Formal Methods**  Thomas Wies
  Office Hours R 11:00-12:30PM 60 Fifth Ave 446
  

  Course Description:

  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-GA.3850-​006
  (2889) PhD Seminar: Machine Learning**  CANCELLED -
  

  Course Description:

  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-GA.3860-​001
  (2306) PhD Thesis Research **  STAFF -
  

  Course Description:

  
  
  Prerequisites: Permission of the thesis adviser or director of graduate studies for the Ph.D. program.
• CSCI-GA.3870-​001
  (3097) Internship In Computer Science MS*  STAFF -
  

  Course Description:

  Participation in a programming project or research project conducted outside of the classroom in a governmental, commercial, or academic setting. Open only to graduate students with permission of the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS). Students must submit a brief written description of their work to the DGS before starting the internship and submit a written summary of their work when it is completed. MS students may take this course a maximum of two times. PhD students who wish to take this course more than four times need to request a special permission and provide adequate academic justification.

  Section 1 is for Master's students. Section 2 is for Ph.D. students.

  
  
  Prerequisites: Permission of Director of Graduate Studies.
• CSCI-GA.3870-​002
  (3098) Internship in Computer Science PhD*  STAFF -
  

  Course Description:

  Participation in a programming project or research project conducted outside of the classroom in a governmental, commercial, or academic setting. Open only to graduate students with permission of the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS). Students must submit a brief written description of their work to the DGS before starting the internship and submit a written summary of their work when it is completed. MS students may take this course a maximum of two times. PhD students who wish to take this course more than four times need to request a special permission and provide adequate academic justification.

  Section 1 is for Master's students. Section 2 is for Ph.D. students.

  
  
  Prerequisites: Permission of Director of Graduate Studies.
• CORE-UA.0109-​001
  (9857) Quantitative Reasoning: Mathematics and Computing  Joanna Klukowska
  Office Hours MW 9:30-10:45AM 45W4 B02
  

  Course Description:

  This course teaches key mathematical concepts using the new Python programming language. The first part of the course teaches students how to use the basic features of Python: operations with numbers and strings, variables, Boolean logic, control structures, loops and functions. The second part of the course focuses on the phenomena of growth and decay: geometric progressions, compound interest, exponentials and logarithms. The third part of the course introduces three key mathematical concepts: trigonometry, counting problems and probability. Students use Python to explore the mathematical concepts in labs and homework assignments. No prior knowledge of programming is required.

  
  
  Prerequisites: Permission of the department.
• CORE-UA.0109-​002
  (9858) Quantitative Reasoning: Recitation  Chandra Prakash Konkimalla
  Office Hours R 9:30-10:45AM Wav 668
  

  Course Description:

  This course teaches key mathematical concepts using the new Python programming language. The first part of the course teaches students how to use the basic features of Python: operations with numbers and strings, variables, Boolean logic, control structures, loops and functions. The second part of the course focuses on the phenomena of growth and decay: geometric progressions, compound interest, exponentials and logarithms. The third part of the course introduces three key mathematical concepts: trigonometry, counting problems and probability. Students use Python to explore the mathematical concepts in labs and homework assignments. No prior knowledge of programming is required.

  
  
  Prerequisites: Permission of the department.
• CSCI-UA.0002-​001
  (7496) Intro To Computer Programming  Nathan Hull
  Office Hours TR 12:30-1:45PM CIWW 202
  

  Course Description:

  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-​002
  (7497) Intro To Computer Programming  Craig Kapp
  Office Hours TR 11:00-12:15PM Silv 520
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (7498) Intro To Computer Programming  David Gochfeld
  Office Hours MW 9:30-10:45AM CIWW 317
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (19648) Intro To Computer Programming  Deena Engel MW 3:30-4:45PM CIWW 312
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (7499) Intro To Computer Programming  Craig Kapp
  Office Hours W 5:00-7:30PM CIWW 512
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (7500) Intro To Computer Programming  Joshua Clayton
  Office Hours TR 9:30-10:45AM CIWW 101
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (7501) Intro To Computer Programming  Adam Meyers
  Office Hours MW 8:00-9:15AM 60 Fifth Ave 150
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (9016) Intro To Computer Programming  Joshua Clayton
  Office Hours MW 12:30-1:45PM 60 Fifth Ave 150
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (9018) Intro To Computer Programming  Jerry Waxman
  Office Hours TR 3:30-4:45PM CIWW 517
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (19649) Intro To Computer Programming  Saadia Lgarch
  Office Hours MW 2:00-3:15PM CIWW 517
  

  Course Description:

  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-​011
  (9294) Intro To Computer Programming  Adam Meyers
  Office Hours MW 11:00-12:15PM 60 Fifth Ave 150
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (9627) Intro To Computer Programming  Michell Cardona
  Office Hours TR 8:00-9:15AM CIWW 312
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (7502) Intro to Web Design & Computer Principles  Sarah Dahnke
  Office Hours MW 3:30-4:45PM CIWW 512
  

  Course Description:

  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-​002
  (7503) Intro to Web Design & Computer Principles  Alvaro Olsen
  Office Hours MW 8:00-9:15AM CIWW 102
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (7504) Intro to Web Design & Computer Principles  Lee-Sean Huang
  Office Hours MW 11:00-12:15PM CIWW 201
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (7505) Intro to Web Design & Computer Principles  Amos Bloomberg
  Office Hours TR 12:30-1:45PM Silv 411
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (8859) Intro to Web Design & Computer Principles  Nathan Hull
  Office Hours MW 12:30-1:45PM CIWW 517
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (9017) Intro to Web Design & Computer Principles  Joshua Clayton
  Office Hours TR 2:00-3:15PM CIWW 201
  

  Course Description:

  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-​007
  (9197) Intro to Web Design & Computer Principles  Adam Scher
  Office Hours TR 8:00-9:15AM 60 Fifth Ave 110
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (9050) Database Design And Web Implementation  Deena Engel MW 11:00-12:15PM 60 Fifth Ave 110
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (7506) Web Development And Programming  Sana Odeh
  Office Hours MW 3:30-4:45PM CIWW 101
  

  Course Description:

  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.0061-​002
  (9430) Web Development And Programming  Sana Odeh
  Office Hours TR 3:30-4:45PM CIWW 101
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (7507) Intro To Computer Science  Anasse Bari
  Office Hours TR 2:00-3:15PM CIWW 101
  

  Course Description:

  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-​002
  (7508) Intro To Computer Science  Amos Bloomberg
  Office Hours TR 9:30-10:45AM 60 Fifth Ave 110
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (7509) Intro To Computer Science  Teseo Schneider
  Office Hours TR 3:30-4:45PM Silv 411
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (7510) Intro To Computer Science  Suzanne McIntosh
  Office Hours MW 3:30-4:45PM 60 Fifth Ave 150
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (8899) Intro To Computer Science  Suzanne McIntosh
  Office Hours MW 11:00-12:15PM CIWW 312
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (9043) Intro To Computer Science  Amos Bloomberg
  Office Hours MW 9:30-10:45AM 60 Fifth Ave 150
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (9199) Intro To Computer Science  Candido Cabo
  Office Hours MW 12:30-1:45PM CIWW 101
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (9872) Intro To Computer Science  Nader Nassar
  Office Hours TR 8:00-9:15AM CIWW 102
  

  Course Description:

  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 Intro To Computer Science  CANCELLED -
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (7511) Data Structures  Douglas Moody
  Office Hours MW 9:30-10:45AM CIWW 101
  

  Course Description:

  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-​002
  (7512) Data Structures - Recitation  Divyansh Khanna
  Office Hours T 12:30-1:45PM CIWW 109
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (7513) Data Structures  Anasse Bari
  Office Hours TR 11:00-12:15PM CIWW 101
  

  Course Description:

  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-​004
  (7514) Data Structures - Recitation  Goktug Saatcioglu M 12:30-1:45PM CIWW 109
  

  Course Description:

  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-​005
  (7515) Data Structures  Joanna Klukowska
  Office Hours MW 2:00-3:15PM CIWW 109
  

  Course Description:

  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-​006
  (9266) Data Structures - Recitation  Rakshit Sareen T 11:00-12:15PM CIWW 201
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (9617) Data Structures  Young Kun Ko TR 9:30-10:45AM CIWW 202
  

  Course Description:

  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-​008
  (9618) Data Structures - Recitation  Nicholas Greenquist
  Office Hours W 12:30-1:45PM CIWW 317
  

  Course Description:

  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-​009
  (20946) Data Structures - Recitation  Rakshit Sareen T 9:30-10:45AM CIWW 102
  

  Course Description:

  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-​010
  (20947) Data Structures - Recitation  Sachin Shastri
  Office Hours R 9:30-10:45AM CIWW 102
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (21836) Data Structures  Robyn Peterson
  Office Hours MW 12:30-1:45PM CIWW 312
  

  Course Description:

  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-​012
  (21837) Data Structures - Recitation  Nicholas Greenquist
  Office Hours T 12:30-1:45PM CIWW 312
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (7516) Computer Systems Organization  Mohamed Zahran
  Office Hours TR 11:00-12:15PM CIWW 109
  

  Course Description:

  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-​002
  (7517) Computer Systems Organization - Recitation  Christopher Moirano W 8:00-9:15AM CIWW 109
  

  Course Description:

  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-​003
  (9044) Computer Systems Organization  Mohamed Zahran
  Office Hours TR 3:30-4:45PM 60 Fifth Ave 150
  

  Course Description:

  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-​004
  (9756) Computer Systems Organization - Recitation  Christopher Moirano W 12:30-1:45PM CIWW 109
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (9757) Computer Systems Organization  Jinyang Li MW 3:30-4:45PM Wav 366
  

  Course Description:

  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-​006
  (9758) Computer Systems Organization - Recitation  Lingfan Yu
  Office Hours R 12:30-1:45PM CIWW 312
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (24410) Computer Systems Organization  Allan Gottlieb
  Office Hours TR 3:30-4:45PM CIWW 512
  

  Course Description:

  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-​008
  (24411) Computer Systems Organization - Recitation  Sai Anirudh Kondaveeti
  Office Hours W 8:00-9:15AM CIWW 101
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (7518) Operating Systems  Allan Gottlieb
  Office Hours TR 2:00-3:15PM CIWW 109
  

  Course Description:

  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-​002
  (10327) Operating Systems  Yan Shvartzshnaider
  Office Hours MW 9:30-10:45AM CIWW 109
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (7519) Basic Algorithms  Victor Shoup
  Office Hours MW 11:00-12:15PM CIWW 109
  

  Course Description:

  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-​002
  (7520) Basic Algorithms - Recitation  Harish Karthikeyan R 3:30-4:45PM CIWW 109
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (10325) Basic Algorithms  Amir Shpilka
  Office Hours TR 3:30-4:45PM CIWW 102
  

  Course Description:

  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-​004
  (10326) Basic Algorithms - Recitation  Conrad Christensen W 9:30-10:45AM CIWW 512
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (10527) Basic Algorithms  Gleb Pogudin
  Office Hours MW 3:30-4:45PM CIWW 109
  

  Course Description:

  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-​006
  (10528) Basic Algorithms - Recitation  Isaac Henrion
  Office Hours T 3:30-4:45PM CIWW 109
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (20948) Basic Algorithms - Recitation  Isaac Henrion
  Office Hours T 12:30-1:45PM CIWW 201
  

  Course Description:

  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-​008
  (20959) Basic Algorithms - Recitation  Shravas Rao M 9:30-10:45AM CIWW 512
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (7521) Topics of General Interest: Interactive Computing  Craig Kapp
  Office Hours TR 2:00-3:15PM CIWW 202
  

  Course Description:

  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 2 and CSCI-UA 4, or permission of Instructor
• CSCI-UA.0436-​001 Computer Architecture   CANCELLED -
  

  Course Description:

  The structure and design of computer systems. Basic logic modules and arithmetic circuits. Control unit design and structure of a simple processor; speed-up techniques. Storage technologies and structure of memory hierarchies; error detection and correction. Input/output structures, busses, programmed data transfer, interrupts, DMA, and microprocessors. Discussion of various computer architectures; stack, pipeline, and parallel machines; and multiple functional units. Not offered every academic year.

  
  
  Prerequisites:

  Computer Systems Organization (CSCI-UA 201) and Discrete Mathematics (MATH-UA 120).

• CSCI-UA.0470-​001 Object Oriented Programming  CANCELLED -
  

  Course Description:

  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
  (22793) Artificial Intelligence   Ernest Davis
  Office Hours TR 9:30-10:45AM 60 Fifth Ave 150
  

  Course Description:

  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.0480-​001
  (19651) Special Topics: Applied Internet Technology  Joseph Versoza
  Office Hours TR 8:00-9:15AM CIWW 201
  

  Course Description:

  A practical introduction to creating modern web applications. Covers full stack web development - including topics such as database / data model design, MVC architecture, templating, handling user input, asynchronous processing, and client side interactivity. Students will use current server and client side web frameworks to build dynamic, data-driven sites. Various tools to support development will also be introduced, such as version control and build systems. Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS and familiarity with command line tools are recommended.

  
  
  Prerequisites: CSCI-UA.0201 with a grade of C or better
• CSCI-UA.0480-​002
  (9432) Special Topics: iOS Programming  Nathan Hull
  Office Hours MW 3:30-4:45PM CIWW 517
  

  Course Description:

  In this course, students will learn to create applications for Apple’s iOS on both the iPhone and the iPad using Objective-C, Apple's new programming language Swift, and the iOS SDK. Since its introduction, the Apple iOS SDK has proved to be a powerful platform upon which to build sophisticated applications. Without actually having to own an iPhone or an iPad, students will be able to build and test their applications on Apple Macs using the freely available compiler and simulator, XCode. Students will become proficient in the object-oriented language Objective-C, Swift, Apple iOS Frameworks, and the XCode development environment. This is a new, dynamic, constantly-evolving topic, and students will be at the forefront a new technological advancement.

  
  
  Prerequisites: CSCI-UA.0201 with a grade of C or better
• CSCI-UA.0480-​003
  (9267) Special Topics: Applied Internet Technology  Joseph Versoza
  Office Hours TR 11:00-12:15PM Silv 411
  

  Course Description:

  A practical introduction to creating modern web applications. Covers full stack web development - including topics such as database / data model design, MVC architecture, templating, handling user input, asynchronous processing, and client side interactivity. Students will use current server and client side web frameworks to build dynamic, data-driven sites. Various tools to support development will also be introduced, such as version control and build systems. Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS and familiarity with command line tools are recommended.

  
  
  Prerequisites: CSCI-UA.0201 with a grade of C or better
• CSCI-UA.0480-​004
  (9268) Special Topics: Intro to Social Networking  Bhubaneswar Mishra
  Office Hours TR 2:00-3:15PM CIWW 1302
  

  Course Description:

  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: CSCI-UA.0201
• CSCI-UA.0480-​005
  (9614) Special Topics: Large Scale Web Applications  Yair Sovran
  Office Hours T 6:20-8:50PM Silv 401
  

  Course Description:

  This class will examine the challenges of scaling up a data-centric web application to serve millions of users. Students will learn and apply distributed computing concepts as they convert a simple monolithic web service to a scalable distributed architecture, with an emphasis on back-end components. Students will be introduced to the practice of scaling by distribution, and the exercises will have students apply a combination of popular open source technologies and code newly written by them, as they continue to augment the service. Lectures will cover topics such as Data models (Relational Databases vs No-SQL); Data partitioning; Caching; the RPC abstraction and RESTful APIs; distributed data processing pipelines; logging and monitoring; replication; and managed cloud technologies. We will also review existing popular systems that apply these concepts, as case studies. Topics: distributed computing, distributed storage systems, replication and consistency, Open Source technologies.

  
  
  Prerequisites: CSCI-UA.0201
• CSCI-UA.0480-​006
  (9620) Special Topics: Natural Language Processing  Adam Meyers
  Office Hours TR 8:00-9:15AM Bobst LL150
  

  Course Description:

  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-​007
  (9959) Special Topics: Data Management and Analysis  Joseph Versoza
  Office Hours MW 3:30-4:45PM CIWW 102
  

  Course Description:

  Extracting, transforming and analyzing data in myriad formats with traditional relational databases as well as non-relational databases. Data modeling, cloud databases, and API programming. Garnering insights using Python and current data analysis tools and libraries.

  
  
  Prerequisites: CSCI-UA.0201 with a grade of C or better
• CSCI-UA.0480-​008 Special Topics: Computer Graphics  CANCELLED -
  

  Course Description:

  This course provides an introduction to the field of Computer Graphics. The course will cover the basic mathematical concepts, study the interaction of light with geometry, and implement basic rendering algorithms such as ray tracing and rasterization. At the end of the semester, students will have built their own raytracer, and developed a real-time 3D computer graphics system using the OpenGL 4 graphics API.

  
  
  Prerequisites: CSCI-UA 201 Computer Systems Organization, CSCI-UA-310 (Basic Algorithms) and MATH-UA-140 (Linear Algebra), or departmental consent.
• CSCI-UA.0480-​009
  (10576) Special Topics: Computer Networks  Anirudh Sivaraman
  Office Hours MW 12:30-1:45PM CIWW 102
  

  Course Description:

  This course will introduce students to computer networks, using today's Internet as an example. Topics covered include socket programming, routing, forwarding, reliable transmission, congestion control, and medium access control. The course will involve a good deal of programming in Python. Familiarity with programming, algorithms, and basic probability is expected.

  
  
  Prerequisites: Computer Systems Organization (CSCI-UA 201), Basic Algorithms (CSCI-UA.0310), and Discrete Mathematics (Math UA 120); or permission of the department.
• CSCI-UA.0480-​010
  (20841) Special Topics: Introduction to Numerical Optimization  Margaret Wright
  Office Hours MW 9:30-10:45AM CIWW 201
  

  Course Description:

  For decades, optimization has been a major ingredient in solving problems from science, engineering, medicine, and business, and the field's current liveliness is leading to successes in machine learning, systems biology, design, and many other fields. This course is an undergraduate-level introduction to important algorithms in continuous optimization, and will address both theoretical foundations and software implementation. The topics to be considered range across linear programming (optimization of a linear function subject to linear constraints), gradient descent and its stochastic relatives, and a variety of nonlinear constrained problems. Homework assignments will exercise mathematical and computational skills, and (depending on enrollment) students may complete an individual project on a topic of their choice.

  
  
  Prerequisites: Computer Systems Organization (CSCI-UA 201), Calculus III (MATH-UA 123) and Linear Algebra (MATH-UA 140). Knowledge of multi-variable Calculus is necessary. Students should check with the instructor before enrolling. Students will be expected to write programs in Matlab.
• CSCI-UA.0480-​011
  (22454) Special Topics: Algorithmic Problem Solving  Bowen Yu
  Office Hours MW 11:00-12:15PM CIWW 101
  

  Course Description:

  Many of the top firms in the technological and financial sectors are using algorithmic problems as interview questions for assessing candidate skill. In this course we take this idea one step further and use algorithmic problem solving as way to hone programming skills. Students will use the material covered in the data structures and algorithms courses and learn new algorithmic techniques to solve challenging problems quickly. Each week will be devoted to a particular type of algorithm. Weekly problem sets will reinforce the lecture, and require students to implement their solutions in Java or C++. Students completing this course will be well prepared to participate in programming competitions such as the ACM Inter-Collegiate Programming Contest, TopCoder, and Google's Code Jam.

  
  
  Prerequisites: Computer Systems Organization (CSCI-UA 201) and Basic Algorithms (CSC-UA 310). Students must also register for the Recitation section.
• CSCI-UA.0480-​012
  (22455) Special Topics: Algorithmic Problem Solving - Recitation  Bowen Yu
  Office Hours F 5:10-7:10PM CIWW 101
  

  Course Description:

  Detailed course descriptions are available when advanced topics are announced each semester. Typical offerings include, but are not limited to, Bioinformatics, Building Robots, Computer Graphics, Machine Learning, Network Programming, Computer Vision, and Multimedia for Majors.
  
  Prerequisites: Topics determine prerequisites.
• CSCI-UA.0490-​001
  (22496) Special Topics: Programming Languages  Edward Yang
  Office Hours MW 2:00-3:15PM Wav 367
  

  Course Description:

  This course will cover basic concepts and design tradeoffs related to programming languages. The first half of the course focuses on functions, types, scope, storage management, exceptions, and continuations, with a heavy dose of Haskell. The second half covers object-oriented features and concurrency. We will conclude with a few special-topics in programming languages. The class also has a number of labs where students implement some of the language features discussed in class.

  
  
  Prerequisites: Computer Systems Organization (CSCI-UA 201)
• FRSEM-UA.0597-​001 Problem Solving  Dennis Shasha
  Office Hours M 2:00-4:30PM Bobst LL138
  

  Course Description:

  Many problems in science, business, and politics require heuristics—problem-solving techniques that often work well but give imperfect guarantees. This course teaches heuristics as they apply to the design of scientific experiments, the resolution of economic or political negotiations, and the construction of engineering devices in hostile environments. Students will work in small teams that will solve puzzles, conduct experiments, and build strategies for a competitive auction game. Students will use and learn computational tools, such as Python. The intent is to make you better able to face complex problems in any field of study you choose.

  
  
  Prerequisites: Some programming experience in Python, Java, Javascript, R, or C.

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