LING 331 - Theory of Computing.

Institution:

Iowa State University

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Description:

(3-1) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Com S 228, 229, Com S 330 or Cpr E 310, Math 166, and Engl 150. Models of computation: fi nite state automata, pushdown automata and Turing machines. Study of grammars and their relation to automata. Limits of digital computation, unsolvability and Church-Turing thesis. Chomsky hierarchy and relations between classes of languages. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Credits:

1.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.iastate.edu

Phone Number:

(515) 294-5836

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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