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Your search for courses · during 24FA, 25WI, 25SP · taught by arafferty · returned 6 results
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CS 111 Introduction to Computer Science 6 credits
This course will introduce you to computer programming and the design of algorithms. By writing programs to solve problems in areas such as image processing, text processing, and simple games, you will learn about recursive and iterative algorithms, complexity analysis, graphics, data representation, software engineering, and object-oriented design. No previous programming experience is necessary.
- Fall 2024
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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NOT open to students who have completed any of the following course(s): CS 201 or greater with a grade of C- or better.
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CS 200 Data Structures with Problem Solving 6 credits
Think back to your favorite assignment from Introduction to Computer Science. Did you ever get the feeling that “there has to be a better/smarter way to do this problem”? The Data Structures course is all about how to store information intelligently and access it efficiently. How can Google take your query, compare it to billions of web pages, and return the answer in less than one second? How can one store information so as to balance the competing needs for fast data retrieval and fast data modification? To help us answer questions like these, we will analyze and implement stacks, queues, trees, linked lists, graphs, and hash tables. This version of Data Structures includes extra class time to support students’ problem solving by meeting five days per week, and is encouraged for students who may have struggled in CS111 or otherwise believe they would benefit from extra support. This course fulfills all requirements of CS 201, and students should take only one of CS 200 or CS 201.
Not open to students who have taken CS 201. This course meets 5 days a week
- Winter 2025
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CS 111 – Introduction to Computer Science with a grade of C- or better or a score of 4 or better on the Computer Science A AP exam or equivalent. Not open to students that have taken CS 201– Data Structures.
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CS 394 Directed Research in Computer Science 1 – 6 credits
Students work on a research project related to a faculty member's research interests, and directed by that faculty member. Student activities vary according to the field and stage of the project. The long-run goal of these projects normally includes dissemination to a scholarly community beyond Carleton. The faculty member will meet regularly with the student and actively direct the work of the student, who will submit an end-of-term product, typically a paper or presentation.
Register for this course by submitting the Directed Research form which requires approval from the project faculty supervisor and your adviser.
- Fall 2024, Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- No Exploration
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CS 399 Senior Seminar 3 credits
As part of their senior capstone experience, majors will work together in small teams on faculty-specified topics to design and implement the first stage of a project. Required of all senior majors. Students are strongly encouraged to complete CS 252 and CS 257 before starting CS 399.
- Fall 2024
- No Exploration
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Student is a Computer Science major and has senior priority.
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CS 400 Integrative Exercise 3 credits
Beginning with the prototypes developed in the Senior Seminar (CS 399), project teams will complete their project and present it to the department. Required of all senior majors. Each CS 400 is paired with a particular section of CS 399, and the prerequisite for CS 400 must be filled by satisfactory completion of that CS 399.
- Fall 2024
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Student is a Computer Science major and has senior priority.
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IDSC 198 FOCUS Colloquium 2 credits
This colloquium is designed to give students participating in the Focusing on Cultivating Scientists program an opportunity to learn and use skills in scientific study, reasoning, and modeling. The topics of this project-based colloquium will vary each term, and allow students to develop competencies in areas relevant to multiple science disciplines.
- Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- No Exploration
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Student is a member of the FOCUS Colloquium cohort.
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IDSC 198.00 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Anna Rafferty 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- WAnderson Hall 223 1:50pm-3:00pm
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IDSC 198.01 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Anna Rafferty 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- WAnderson Hall 223 1:50pm-3:00pm
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IDSC 198.02 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Anna Rafferty 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- MAnderson Hall 223 1:50pm-3:00pm
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IDSC 198.01 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Anna Rafferty 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- WAnderson Hall 223 1:50pm-3:00pm
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IDSC 198.02 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Anna Rafferty 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- MAnderson Hall 223 1:50pm-3:00pm