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CSCI 401: Automata and Formal Language Theory

Computer Science · 4 credits

Introduction to advanced topics in formal language and automata theory. Turing machines and other language classes including context-sensitive grammars and unrestricted grammars. Practical applications of formal languages will be introduced.

Offered in 4 of the 26 listed terms (Winter 2022 to Spring 2027).

Prerequisites

CSCI 201 or CSCI 301

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From Banner's catalog for Spring 2027. Banner lists only the requisites it enforces, so check the catalog entry too.

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Instructors

InstructorSectionsTerms
Wehrwein, Scott3Fall 2026 to Spring 2027
Liu, Yudong2Winter 2027
Hearne, James1Winter 2022

Every offering in the listed terms (6 sections)

TermSecCRNTypeMeetsInstructorEnrolledDelivery
Spring 2027023272LectureMTWF 11:00am-11:50am · CF 125Wehrwein, Scott0/35Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2027023273LectureMTWF 10:00am-10:50am · CF 225Wehrwein, Scott0/35Face to Face Instruction
Winter 2027013407LectureMTWF 12:00pm-12:50pm · AW 405Liu, Yudong0/35Face to Face Instruction
Winter 2027013408LectureTR 2:00pm-3:40pm · CF 226Liu, Yudong0/35Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2026043576LectureTR 10:00am-11:40am · CF 316Wehrwein, Scott20/35Face to Face Instruction
Winter 2022013867LectureMTWF 2:00pm-2:50pm · AW 403Hearne, James20/35Face to Face Instruction