MATH 4472 - Theory of Computation Prerequisite

Institution:

Stockton University

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MATH 2216, INFO/CSIS 2102, and either MATH 2225, MATH 3323, or MATH 3325, with grades of C or better. Quantitative reasoning intensive course (Q1). An introduction to the mathematical foundations of computer science. Models of computation including automata, formal languages, real world devices, and abstract models. Notations for grammars and design of language recognizers. Unsolvable problems. Turing machines and Church's thesis. Computational complexity and NP-completeness. Applications to software and hardware design. Faculty: M. KIRCH, C. HERLANDS 4.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Natural Sciences & Mathematics Division Mathematics Department Course Attributes: Q1- Quant Reasoning Intensive

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stockton.edu

Phone Number:

(609) 652-1776

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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