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CS 254 Computability and Complexity 6 credits
An introduction to the theory of computation. What problems can and cannot be solved efficiently by computers? What problems cannot be solved by computers, period? Topics include formal models of computation, including finite-state automata, pushdown automata, and Turing machines; formal languages, including regular expressions and context-free grammars; computability and uncomputability; and computational complexity, particularly NP-completeness.
- Spring 2025
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CS 200 or CS 201 with a grade of C- or better or received a Carleton Computer Science 200 Requisite Equivalency AND CS 202 or MATH 236 with a grade of C- or better or received a Carleton Computer Science 202 Requisite Equivalency or received a Carleton Math 236 Requisite Equivalency. MATH 236 will be accepted in lieu of CS 202.
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PHIL 210 Logic 6 credits
The study of formal logic has obvious and direct applicability to a wide variety of disciplines (including mathematics, computer science, linguistics, philosophy, cognitive science, and many others). Indeed, the study of formal logic helps us to develop the tools and know-how to think more clearly about arguments and logical relationships in general; and arguments and logical relationships form the backbone of any rational inquiry. In this course we will focus on propositional logic and predicate logic, and look at the relationship that these have to ordinary language and thought.
- Spring 2025
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning
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PHIL 210.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty: Jason Decker 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WWeitz Center 233 9:50am-11:00am
- FWeitz Center 233 9:40am-10:40am
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SOAN 312 How Rude: (Im)politeness and (Dis)respect in Language 6 credits
Expressions of politeness and impoliteness differ between societies. From smiling at strangers to addressing a woman as “ma’am,” what is polite in one setting can be strange or antagonistic in another. This course focuses on cross-linguistic expressions of (im)politeness and (dis)respect, but also touches upon non-verbal behavior and communication. Older cross-cultural literature has focused on the positive valuations of politeness, deference, and respect in language. By balancing past scholarship with recent works on linguistic impoliteness and disrespect, we’ll explore language’s role in social relations, from creating harmony to sowing conflict.
Recommended Preparation: Prior Sociology/Anthropology course or instructor permission is recommended.
The department strongly recommends that Sociology/Anthropology 110 or 111 be taken prior to enrolling in courses numbered 200 or above.
- Spring 2025
- IS, International Studies SI, Social Inquiry
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SOAN 312.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty: Cheryl Yin 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- T, THWeitz Center 231 1:15pm-3:00pm