The Foundations of Computer Science track is intended for students who wish to develop state of the art knowledge of the theoretical foundations of Computer Science. The theory of computation plays a crucial role in providing solid foundations for all areas of Computer Science, including systems, artificial intelligence, security, and circuit design. This track will help you develop leading-edge knowledge of theoretical Computer Science and its applications.
1. Overall Requirements
Students must complete at least a total of 30 graduate points:
Foundations track requires:
- Breadth courses
- Required Track courses (6pts)
- Track Electives I (3pts)
- Track Electives II (9 pts)
- General Electives (3pts)- 2 required courses: CSOR W4231 and COMS W4236.
- 1 course chosen from the "Electives I" list: COMS W4203, COMS W4205, COMS W4241, COMS W4252, COMS W4261, or COMS W4281.
- At least 9 additional points from the "Electives II" list,
excluding the course chosen from the "Electives I" list to satisfy above. At least 6 of the points must be 6000-level courses.
- Remaining credits from any qualifying graduate course (4000- and
6000-level).
2. Breadth Requirements
Students are required to satisfy
Breadth Requirements by taking 1 course from Group 1, 1 course from
Group 2, 1 course from Group 3, and 1 more course from any of the three
groups.
| Group | Courses |
| Group 1 (Systems) | All CS 41xx courses except CS 416x and CS 417x |
| Group 2 (Theory) | All CS 42xx courses and COSR 42xx |
| Group 3 (AI and Apps) | All CS 47xx courses, and CS 416x and CS 417x |
3. Required Track Courses
|
Course ID |
Title |
|
CSOR W4231 |
Analysis of Algorithms I |
| COMS W4236 | Intro. to Computational Complexity |
4a. Track Program: Electives I
Students are required to complete one (1) of the following courses:
|
Course ID |
Title |
|
COMS W4203 |
Graph Theory |
|
COMS W4205 |
Combinatorial Theory |
|
COMS W4241 |
Numerical Algorithms and Complexity |
|
COMS W4252 |
Introduction to Computational Learning Theory |
|
COMS W4261 |
Introduction to Cryptography |
|
COMS W4281 |
Introduction to Quantum Computing |
4b. Track Program: Electives II
Students are required to complete 9 points out of the following list excluding the course already taken; at least 6 points must be at the 6000 level:
|
Course ID |
Title |
|
COMS W4203 |
Graph Theory |
|
COMS W4205 |
Combinatorial Theory |
|
COMS W4241 |
Numerical Algorithms and Complexity |
|
COMS W4252 |
Introduction to Computational Learning Theory |
COMS W4261 |
Introduction to Cryptography |
COMS W4281 |
Introduction to Quantum Computing |
|
CSEE E6180 |
Performance Analysis |
COMS E6204 | Topics in Graph Theory |
COMS E6232 | Analysis of Algorithms II |
|
COMS E6253 |
Computational Learning Theory II |
|
COMS E6261 |
Advanced Cryptography |
|
COMS E6291 |
Theoretical Topics in C.S. |
|
COMS E6717 (ELEN E6717) |
Information Theory |
|
COMS E6901 |
Projects in Computer Science |
COMS E6998 | Adv. Topics in Comp. Geometry |
|
COMS E6998 |
Adv. Topics in Complexity Theory |
COMS E6998 | Network Theory |
Algorithmic Game Theory | |
| COMS E6998 | Adv. Topics in Machine Learning |
| COMS E6998 | Formal Verification |
| COMS E6998 | Algorithms for Dealing with Massive Data |
| COMS E6998 | Algorithmic Graph Theory |
| COMS E6998 | Advanced topics in Programming Language/Compilers |
| COMS E6998 | Randomness in Computing |
CSPH G4802 | Incompleteness Results in Logic |
|
SIEO W4150 |
Intro. to Probability and Statistics |
|
IEOR E4407 |
Game Theoretic Models of Operation |
IEOR E6400 | Scheduling: Deterministic Models |
|
IEOR E6603 |
Combinatorial Optimization |
|
IEOR E6606 |
Advanced Topics in Network Flows |
IEOR E6608 | Integer Programming |
IEOR E6610 | Approximation Algorithms |
IEOR E6613 | Optimization I |
IEOR E6614 | Optimization II |
IEOR E6711 | Stochastic Models I |
IEOR E6712 | Stochastic motels II |
IEOR E8100 | Doctoral Seminar on Convex Optimization |
|
ELEN E6718 |
Algebraic Coding Theory |
|
ELEN E6970 |
Resource Allocation and Networking Games |
5. General Elective
Remaining points from any qualifying Computer Science graduate course (4000- and
6000- level). Students may take up to 3 points of non-CS/non-tech course approved by the advisor. Please complete a non-tech approval form, get your advisor's approve, and forward it to Janine Maslov or Remi Moss.
** Known non-tech courses**
IEOR E4550y Entrepreneurial business creation for engineers
6. Track Planning
Please visit the Directory of Classes to get the updated course listings.
7. Contact
Prof. for Computer Science curriculum advising.
8. Graduation
Candidates preparing for graduation should submit a completed application for degree to the Registrar's Office and submit a track graduation form to C.S. Student Services (an example of a completed form is available here).