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COMPSCI 520

Introduction to Theory of Computing

3 credits

Introduction to the theory of computing, covering finite automata, computability, and complexity theory.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Workload is heavy with weekly homeworks requiring significant time, and grading can be inconsistent, with some finding tests difficult despite easy homework.

Jin-Yi Cai

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026

COMPSCI 577

Introduction to Algorithms

4 credits

Introduction to efficient algorithm design paradigms and analysis of computational intractability.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

The course is consistently described as hard, requiring significant extra time outside of class. Workload includes challenging homeworks and a stressful final exam that varies in difficulty, with grading often relying on participation or bonus points.

Sandeep Silwal Marc Renault

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

COMPSCI 638

Undergraduate Topics in Computing

1–4 credits

COMPSCI 638 covers selected topics in computing, with content varying by instructor and offering.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical reviews of Deborah Joseph, Laura Legault, Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau: Reviewers describe the course as generally easy, though one instructor is noted for requiring outside-the-box thinking.

Rahul Chatterjee Swamit Tannu

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026

COMPSCI 681

Senior Honors Thesis

3 credits

COMPSCI 681 is an individual study course for senior Computer Science majors to complete honors theses under faculty supervision.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Shivaram Venkataraman Fred Sala+41 more

No recorded grade history

COMPSCI 682

Senior Honors Thesis

3 credits

COMPSCI 682 is an individual study course for seniors completing honors theses in Computer Sciences, arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Shivaram Venkataraman Fred Sala+19 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

COMPSCI 699

Directed Study

1–6 credits

COMPSCI 699 offers directed study projects for junior and senior students arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Shivaram Venkataraman Fred Sala+59 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026

COMPSCI 787

Advanced Algorithms

3 credits

COMPSCI 787 covers advanced algorithm design and analysis, focusing on randomness, linear programming, and semi-definite programming for optimization and distributed problems.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

The course is mathematically rigorous with heavy proof requirements, though one historical review notes an average workload of two homeworks and one exam under a different instructor.