ClassInfo

CSC 489 Theory of Computation

Iyad Kanj

Office: CDM 832
Fall 2016-2017
Class number: 41454
Section number: 701
Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
LEWIS 01007 Loop Campus
Course homepage: https://d2l.depaul.edu/

Summary

This course covers the basics of computability and computational complexity: what can and cannot be computed by a computer (computability), and how much computational resources are needed to solve problems (complexity). The topics covered include: Turing machines, decidability, reducibility, and time and space complexity classes.



Texts

Required Textbook.

M. Sipser, Introduction to the Theory of Computation, 3rd edition, Cengage Learning, Boston, MA, 2013, ISBN 1-133-18779-X.

Reference

C. Papadimitriou, Computational Complexity, Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, 1994, ISBN 0-201-53082-1.



Grading

Homework Assignments --- 30%

Assignments are due at the beginning of the class on the announced due date. Late submissions are not accepted.

Midterm --- 30%

The midterm exam is on Thursday, October 13th, from 5:45-7:45 PM. No make-up exams will be given. The exam is open book. Electronic devices and internet access are not allowed.

Final Exam --- 40%

The final exam is on Thursday, November 17th, from 5:45-8:45 PM. The final is cumulative. No make-up exams will be given. The exam is open book. Electronic devices and internet access are not allowed.



Prerequisites

(CSC 321 or CSC 344) for CSC 389.

(CSC 421 or CSC 444) for CSC 489.



School policies:

Changes to Syllabus

This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.

Online Course Evaluations

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Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.

All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.

Academic Policies

All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx.

Students with Disabilities

Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at:
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Fax: (312)362-6544
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