Courses

Discrete structures including sets, relations, and functions. Enumeration. Propositional and predicate logic. Proof techniques. Graphs, trees, and networks. Not open to students who are taking or have received credit for MATH 120.

This course provides fluency in foundational mathematical concepts that appear in future courses in computer science. This course is intended for computer science majors; it does not count toward a major or minor in mathematics. Topics include sets, basic combinatorics, functions, sequences, series, products, logarithms, divisibility, and modular arithmetic. Not open to studentswho are taking or who have received creditfor CSCI 120 or MATH 220.

Counting in finite sets; Binomial Theorem. Asymptotic order of functions; exponential, polynomial, and logarithmic relationships. Algorithm as a functional input-output map; specification, elementary analysis of running time. Recursion in functions, algorithms, and trees. Recurrences in modeling and algorithm analysis; linear recurrences; Master Theorem. All topics will center around appropriate problem solving exercises. Not open to CSCI majors and minors.

Algorithms, recursion, recurrences, asymptotics, relations, graphs and trees, applications.

Health and biocultural adaptations in prehistoric populations will be explored by examining the effects that stressors such as infectious disease, poor nutrition, traumatic injury, and occupational hazards have on the skeletal system.

The symptoms, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of language disorders in children and adults, such as aphasia, autism, language-learning disabilities, and language disorders associated with cognitive disorders.

The symptoms, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of various speech disorders, such as stuttering, disorders of voice and articulation, and speech impairments associated with cleft palate, dysarthria, and motor disorders. Includes laboratory.

Issues in the implementation of computer systems using multiple processors linked through a communication network. Communication in distributed systems including layered protocols and the client-server model; synchronization of distributed processes and process threads.

Creation of documentary video. Skills in research, documentation, storyboarding, and image acquisition will be emphasized. Technically, students will learn 3-Chipcamera operation and procedures, compound lighting proficiency, and advanced editing techniques. Students will shoot documentary-style projects and 963 / 1272 Queens College learn comprehensive editing skills in Final Cut Pro (including Live Type and Soundtrack).

A detailed reading and analysis of Don Quijote, with attention to its influence in Spain and on world literature.