CSC 334 - Theoretical Foundations of Computer Science

Institution:

Centre College

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An introduction to the study of abstract models of computation and languages, and to the use of formal methods in computer science. Topics include Turing machines, Church's thesis, decision problems and undecidable problems, finite state automata and regular expressions, context free grammars and pushdown automata, symbolic logic, axiomatic semantics, and formal correctness proofs for small programs. Prerequisite: MAT 190 and CSC 117 or permission of the instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.centre.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 238-5200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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