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  Course Description
Course Name : Introduction to Theory of Computation

Course Code : CENG-529

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA GÖK

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Expresses the algorithms using deterministic and non deterministic finite automatas.
Develops a context free language and codes using this language
Computes using Turing Machines.
Expresses the computational complex of an algorithm using mathematics
Performs computer simulation of finite state machines.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To provide a background for the understanding of general theory of computation.

Course Contents : Algebraic theorems, finite automata, context-free languages, Turing Machines, Undecidability,computational complexity

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Department of Computer Engineering Graduate Lecture Room


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Automata computability and complexity Review graph theory. Lecture
2 Mathematical notation and Terminology Read lecture notes Lecture
3 Finite Automata Read lecture notes Lecture
4 Nondeterminism Read lecture notes Lecture
5 Context free languages Read lecture notes Lecture
6 Turing Machines Read lecture notes Lecture
7 Midterm Review lecture notes Written exam
8 Decidability Read lecture notes Lecture
9 Recursion Theorem Read lecture notes Lecture
10 Information Definition Read lecture notes Lecture
11 Time Complexity Read lecture notes Lecture
12 The Class NP Read lecture notes Lecture
13 Space Complexity Read lecture notes Lecture
14 Intracibility Read lecture notes Lecture
15 Probabilistic Algorithms Read lecture notes Lecture
16/17 Final Exam Review lecture notes Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Theory of Computing, Efim Kinber, Carl Smith
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 50
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Reaches wide and deep knowledge through scientific research in the field of computer engineering, evaluates, implements, and comments. 5
2 Describes and uses information hidden in limited or missing data in the field of computer engineering by using scientific methods and integrates it with information from various disciplines. 4
3 Follows new and emerging applications of computer engineering profession, if necessary, examines and learns them 4
4 Develops methods and applies innovative approaches in order to formulate and solve problems in computer engineering. 5
5 Proposes new and/or original ideas and methods in the field of computer engineering in developing innovative solutions for designing systems, components or processes. 4
6 Designs and implements analytical modeling and experimental research and solves the complex situations encountered in this process in the field of Computer Engineering 5
7 works in multi disciplinary teams and takes a leading role and responsibility. 4
8 Learns at least one foreign language at the European Language Portfolio B2 level to communicate orally and written 3
9 Presents his/her research findings systematically and clearly in oral and written forms in national and international meetings. 3
10 Describes social and environmental implications of engineering practice. 3
11 Considers social, scientific and ethical values in collection, interpretation and announcement of data. 3
12 Acquires a comprehensive knowledge about methods and tools of computer engineering and their limitations. 4
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 10 50
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 154
Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.16
ECTS Credit: 6