Timeroom: Spring 2024

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Computer Science

CS 735 (01) - Introduction to Parallel and Distributed Programming

Intro Parallel & Distrib Prog

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 51996

Programming with multiple processes and threads on distributed and parallel computer systems. Introduces programming tools and techniques for building applications on such platforms. Course requirements consist primarily of programming assignments.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Prerequisite(s): CS 761

Cross listed with : CS 835.01

Only listed colleges in section: Engineering&Physical Sciences

Instructors: Michel Charpentier

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	TR	9:40am - 11:00am	PARS N114
Final Exam	5/14/2024	5/14/2024	T	8:00am - 10:00am	PARS N114

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CS 757 (01) - Mathematical Optimization for Applications

Mathematical Optimization

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 7
CRN: 52878

This course introduces the foundations of mathematical optimization and reinforces them via applications. The content includes convex optimization, first and second-order methods, constrained problems, duality, linear and quadratic programming, as well as discrete and non-convex optimization. Applications will focus on machine learning methods but also include problems from engineering and operations research. Programming proficiency in MATLAB, R, Java, C, Python, or equivalent required.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 426

Equivalent(s): MATH 757

Cross listed with : CS 857.01

Only listed colleges in section: Engineering&Physical Sciences

Instructors: Marek Petrik

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	MWF	10:10am - 11:00am	KING N113
Final Exam	5/15/2024	5/15/2024	W	10:30am - 12:30pm	KING N113

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CS 758 (01) - Algorithms

Algorithms

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 56680

An introduction to important concepts in the design and analysis of algorithms and data structures, including implementation, complexity analysis, and proofs of correctness.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Prerequisite(s): CS 420 with minimum grade of C- and CS 515 with minimum grade of C- and CS 659

Cross listed with : CS 858.01

Instructors: Laura Dietz

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024	TR	3:40pm - 5:00pm	KING S145
1/23/2024	5/6/2024	F	2:10pm - 3:00pm	KING N334

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Computer Science

CS 759 (01) - Natural Language Processing

Natural Language Processing

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 56681

This class covers natural language processing, including both methods and well-known applications. Methods discussed will range from classical probabilistic methods such as Naive Bayes and Hidden Markov Models, to contemporary neural network methods, including word vector models, recurrent neural networks, and Transformer-based models. Applications discussed will include text classification, machine translation, and conversation systems.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Prerequisite(s): CS 515 and (MATH 539 or MATH 644)

Cross listed with : CS 859A.01

Instructors: Samuel Carton

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	TR	3:40pm - 5:00pm	KING N101
Final Exam	5/15/2024	5/15/2024	W	1:00pm - 3:00pm	KING N101

Additional Course Details:

This course progresses from classical NLP approaches to the most contemporary neural approaches that underly technologies like ChatGPT. My goal is to get students both a strong understanding of the methods underlying these very-much-taking-over-the-world-right-now models, as well as understanding of how to use them and where they might be going.

The course assumes a reasonably strong background in programming (e.g. CS 515), and in statistics/probability (e.g. MATH 539 or MATH 644). It does NOT require a background in AI/machine learning--I teach those concepts from the ground up in a text-centered way.

The course is taught using Python for code examples and homeworks. Familiarity with Python is helpful but not required, as a strong programmer will be able to pick the language up quickly enough to do the course assignments.

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Computer Science

CS 761 (01) - Programming Language Concepts and Features

Program Lang Concepts&Features

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 35
CRN: 53956

Explores the main features of modern, high-level, general-purpose programming languages from the user (programmer) standpoint. Students learn how specific features of programming languages can be used effectively in solving programming problems. The course is also an opportunity to use paradigms that expand on simple imperative programming, such as object-oriented, functional and concurrent programming. Some knowledge of Java required.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Prerequisite(s): CS 520 with minimum grade of C-

Equivalent(s): CS 671

Cross listed with : CS 861.01

Only listed colleges in section: Engineering&Physical Sciences

Instructors: Michel Charpentier

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	TR	2:10pm - 3:30pm	PARS NB22
Final Exam	5/10/2024	5/10/2024	F	3:30pm - 5:30pm	PARS NB22

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CS 775 (01) - Database Systems

Database Systems

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 52483

Introduction to database management systems --- design, implementation, and usage --- with focus on the relational model. Data description, manipulation, and query language in the context of MySQL. Schema design and normalization; indexes, transaction processing. Web access of databases (PHP); overview of XML and noSQL systems.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Prerequisite(s): CS 515

Cross listed with : CS 875.01

Mutual Exclusion : IT 775

Only listed colleges in section: Engineering&Physical Sciences

Instructors: Elizabeth Varki

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	MWF	9:10am - 10:00am	KING N334
Final Exam	5/13/2024	5/13/2024	M	1:00pm - 3:00pm	PETT G10

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CS 780 (01) - Topics

Topics

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 19
CRN: 56983

Material not normally covered in regular course offerings. May be repeated for credit.

Section Comments: Game Development

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Cross listed with : CS 880.01

Instructors: Aleksey Charapko

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	MW	12:40pm - 2:00pm	HS 108
Final Exam	5/13/2024	5/13/2024	M	3:30pm - 5:30pm	HS 108

Additional Course Details:

Topics: Game Development

This class introduces students to basic concepts of game development. In particular, students will learn the basics of 2D and 3D game graphics and animation, scene and game world setup and management, collision detection, forces, and other step-based game physics simulations. The students will work on a game project using an open-source game engine.

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Computer Science

CS 792 (01) - Senior Project II

Senior Project II

Credits: 2.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 65
CRN: 51340

Continuation of CS 791: Senior Project I. Students complete the project by implementing their design. Students work in teams. Successful completion of this course fulfills the Capstone Experience requirement for Computer Science majors.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Prerequisite(s): CS 791

Only listed majors in section: ANLYTC&DS:ANLY, ANLYTC&DS:DS, COMPUTER SCIENC, CS: ALGORITHMS, CS: CYBERSECRTY, CS: SYSTEMS, INFO TECH

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: Matthew Plumlee

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024	MW	2:10pm - 3:30pm	DEM 240

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Computer Science

CS 799 (03) - Thesis

Thesis

Credits: 1.0 to 5.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 2
CRN: 55202

Students work under the direction of a faculty sponsor to plan and carry out independent research resulting in a written thesis. Required for honors-in-major. Additional CS 600-level course required. Minimum GPA should be 3.4 or higher.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Prerequisite(s): CS 520 with minimum grade of C- and CS 619

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: Aleksey Charapko

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Computer Science

CS 799 (05) - Thesis

Thesis

Credits: 1.0 to 5.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 2
CRN: 57237

Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor for permission then register through Webcat.

Prerequisite(s): CS 520 with minimum grade of C- and CS 619

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: Jason Reeves

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024		Hours Arranged	TBA