CPSC_V 421 - 101

Introduction to Theory of Computing

Characterizations of computability (using machines, languages and functions). Universality, equivalence and Church's thesis. Unsolvable problems. Restricted models of computation. Finite automata, grammars and formal languages. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of CPSC 320 or MATH 220 or MATH 226.

Section
CPSC_V 421 -101
Campus
Vancouver
Delivery Mode
In person
Term
2025-26 Winter Term 1 (UBC-V)
Instructional Format
Lecture
Credits
3.00
Start Date
End Date
Days
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Start Time
11:00 am
End Time
12:00 pm
Instructor(s)
  • Joel Friedman

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