CSE 355 Fall 2013 
Introduction to Theoretical Computer Science

CSE 355 is an introduction to formal language theory and automata; Turing machines, decidability/undecidability, recursive function theory, and introduction to complexity theory. This class is a first introduction to the theoretical concepts of Computer Science. It covers basic mathematical concepts, the concept of formal languages, and the theoretical machines that recognize them. The class also covers Turing machines and the problems of decidability and computability.

Students are expected to have background in Advanced data structures and algorithms (CSE 310), Mathematical foundations (MAT 243).

Course
Information:		 CSE 355:  Introduction to Theoretical Computer Science  
http://www.public.asu.edu/~ccolbou/src/cse355f13.html
Class Meeting Time:
    M W 9:00-10:15 

    BYAC 110
Instructor: 
 

Office Hours:
TA: 
 

Office Hours:
    Aaron Gottesman
    Office:  Centerpoint Tutoring Center 
    aarong@asu.edu
    Tuesday 3:00-4:00, Wednesday 1:00-2:00
Prerequisites:
Data structures; Discrete mathematics.
Special Needs: If you are entitled to extra accommodation for any reason (such as a disability), we make every reasonable attempt to accommodate you. However, it is your responsibility to discuss this with the instructor at the beginning of the course. 
Academic Honesty: Work in this course, unless explicitly stated in writing to the contrary, is to be an effort by the individual student. It is not acceptable to use work other than your own without full attribution and acknowledgment. While you are welcome to discuss problems with others, it is not acceptable to discuss solutions with them.

Depending on the severity of the infraction, penalties may include a grade of zero on the offending item, a grade of zero on the offending item and a reduction of the final grade by one full letter grade, a failing grade in the course with an indication of academic dishonesty. Such penalties might result in a requirement to withdraw from the university.

If in doubt about anything related to academic integrity, see the instructor.

TextBooks:
Required Text: Michael Sipser, Introduction to the Theory of Computation, Third Edition, Thomson, 2012.