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108 thin clients, and a 17-node (34CPU) IBM Netfinity cluster. The department uses a 3COM SIP IP phone system. The protocol was developed in the department. The department’s computers are connected via a switched 1 Gb/s Ethernet network, which has direct connectivity to the campus OC-3 Internet and Internet2 gateways. The campus has 802.11a/b wireless LAN coverage. The servers have remote consoles and remote power for easy maintenance after hours. The research facility is supported by a full-time staff of professional system administrators and programmers, aided by a number of part-time student system administrators. Undergraduate Program Computer science majors at Columbia study an integrated curriculum, partially in areas with an immediate relationship to the computer, such as programming languages, operating systems, and computer architecture, and partially in theoretical computer science and mathematics. Thus, students obtain the background to pursue their interests both in applications and in theoretical developments. Practical experience is an essential component of the computer science program. Undergraduate students are often involved in advanced faculty research projects using state-of-the-art computing facilities. Qualified majors sometimes serve as consultants at the Computer Center, which operates several labs with microcomputers and terminals available at convenient locations on the campus. Upper-level students in computer science may assist faculty members with research projects, particularly in the development of software. Ongoing faculty projects include algorithmic analysis, computational complexity, software tool design, distributed computation, modeling and performance evaluation, computer networks, computer architecture, CAD for digital systems, computer graphics, programming environments, expert systems, natural language processing, computer vision, robotics, multicomputer design, user interfaces, VLSI applications, artificial intelligence, combinatorial modeling, virtual environments, and microprocessor applications. Students are strongly encouraged to arrange for participation by consulting individual faculty members. Most graduates of the computer science program at Columbia step directly into career positions in computer science with industry or government, or continue their education in graduate degree programs. Many choose to combine computer science with a second career interest by taking additional programs in business administration, medicine, or other professional studies. For further information on the undergraduate computer science program, please see the home page (www.cs.columbia.edu/education/ undergrad) and the Quick Guide (www. cs.columbia.edu/education/undergrad/ seasguide). Technical Electives All technical electives except those noted in each track must be approved by the adviser. In every case, the technical elective course must be at the 3000 level or higher. All technical electives should be taken in computer science. With the adviser’s approval, however, courses in other departments may be taken as technical electives; in every such case, the subject of the course must have a strong and obvious connection with computer science. COMS W4400: Computers and society and ELEN E4901: Telecommunication networks and applications are not acceptable as technical electives and are the only advanced computer science courses that cannot be taken as electives. Students are encouraged to select one of the following five preapproved groupings of electives called “tracks.” An advanced version of each track is available by invitation for qualified students who wish an extra opportunity for advanced learning. The following courses are required as a preparation for all tracks: COMS W1004, W1007, W3137, W3157, W3203, W3210, W3251, W3261, CSEE W3827, and SIEO W4150 (SIEO W3600 is an accepted substitute for W4150). Collectively these courses are called the CS Core Curriculum. Students who pass the Computer Science Advanced Placement (AP) Exam, either A or AB, with a 4 or 5 will receive 3 points of credit and exemption from COMS W1004. Note: A maximum of one course worth no more than 4 points passed with a grade of D may be counted toward the major or minor. Track 1: Foundations of CS Track The foundations track is suitable for students who plan to concentrate on theoretical computer science in graduate school or in mathematical topics such as communications security or scientific computation in their career plans. Register for track course COMS E0001. Required: 9 points CSOR W4231: Analysis of algorithms COMS W4236: Introduction to computational complexity COMS W4241: Numerical algorithms and complexity Breadth: 6 points Any COMS 3000- or 4000-level courses except those countable toward the CS core or foundations of CS track Electives: 15 points from the following list: COMS W4203: Graph theory COMS W4205: Combinatorial theory COMS W4252: Computational learning theory COMS W4261: Introduction to cryptography COMS W4281: Quantum computing COMS W4444: Programming and problem solving COMS W4771: Machine learning COMS W4772: Advanced machine learning COMS W4995: Math foundations of machine learning COMS E6232: Analysis of algorithms, II COMS E6261: Advanced crytography COMS E6717: Information theory COMS E6998: Approximation algorithms COMS W3902: Undergraduate thesis (with adviser approval; may be repeated for credit) COMS W3998: Projects in Computer Science (with adviser approval; may be repeated for credit) COMS W4901: Projects in Computer Science (with adviser approval; may be repeated for credit) COMS E6901: Projects in Computer Science (with adviser approval; may be repeated for credit) Note: No more than 6 units of project/thesis courses (COMS W3902, W3998, W4901, and E6901) can count toward the major. engineering 2011–2012
Track 2: Systems Track The systems track is for students interested in the implementation of software and/or hardware systems. Register for track course COMS E0002. Required: 9 points COMS W4115: Programming languages and translators COMS W4118: Operating systems CSEE W4119: Networking Breadth: 6 points Any COMS 3000- or 4000-level course except those countable for the CS core or systems track Electives: 15 points from the following list: Any COMS W41xx course Any COMS W48xx course COMS W4444: Programming and problem solving COMS W3902: Undergraduate thesis (with adviser approval; may be repeated for credit) COMS W3998: Undergraduate projects in computer science (with adviser approval; may be repeated for credit) COMS W4901: Projects in computer science (with adviser approval; may be repeated for credit) COMS W4995-W4996: Special topics in computer science COMS E6901: Projects in computer science (with adviser approval; may be repeated for credit) Any COMS E61xx E68xx course (with adviser approval) Note: No more than 6 units of project/thesis courses (COMS W3902, COMS W3998, COMS W4901, COMS E6901) can count toward the major. Track 3: Artificial Intelligence Track The artificial intelligence track is for students interested in machine learning, robots, and systems capable of exhibiting “human-like” intelligence. A total of ten required, breadth, and elective courses are to be chosen from the following schedule. Register for track course COMS E0003. Required: 3 points COMS W4701: Artificial intelligence Plus any 6 points from COMS W4705: Natural language processing COMS W4731: Computer vision COMS W4733: Computational aspects of robotics COMS W4771: Machine learning Breadth: 6 points Any 3-point COMS 3000- or 4000-level course except those countable toward the CS core or elective courses for the artificial intelligence track Electives: Up to 15 points from the following list: Any COMS W40xx course with adviser approval COMS W4165: Pixel processing COMS W4252: Computational learning theory Any COMS W47xx course if not used as a required course COMS W4995: Special topics, I (with adviser approval; may be repeated) COMS W4996: Special topics, II (with adviser approval; may be repeated) Any COMS W67xx course COMS E6998: Topics in computer science, I (with adviser approval) COMS E6999: Topics in computer science, II (with adviser approval) Up to 6 points from the following list: COMS W3902: Undergraduate thesis (with adviser approval; may be repeated for credit) COMS W3998: Undergraduate projects in computer science (with adviser approval; may be repeated for credit) COMS W4901: Projects in computer science (with adviser approval; may be repeated for credit) COMS E6901: Projects in computer science (with adviser approval; may be repeated for credit) Up to 3 points from the following list: COMS W4111: Database systems COMS W4160: Computer graphics COMS W4170: User interface design COMS W4999: Computing and the humanities Note: No more than 6 units of project/thesis courses (COMS W3902, COMS W3998, COMS W4901, COMS E6901) can count toward the major. Track 4: Applications Track The applications track is for students interested in the implementation of interactive multimedia applications for the Internet and wireless networks. Register for track course COMS E0004. Required: 9 points COMS W4115: Programming languages and translators COMS W4170: User interface design COMS W4701: Artificial intelligence Breadth: 6 points Any COMS 3000- or 4000-level courses except those countable toward the CS core or applications tracks Electives: 15 points from the following list: Any COMS W41xx course Any COMS W47xx course COMS W3902: Undergraduate thesis (with adviser approval; may be repeated for credit) COMS W3998: Undergraduate projects in computer science (with adviser approval; may be repeated for credit) COMS W4901: Projects in computer science (with adviser approval; may be repeated for credit) COMS W4995-W4996: Special topics in computer science, I and II (with adviser approval) COMS E6901: Projects in computer science (with adviser approval; may be repeated for credit) or other COMS E69xx course (with adviser approval) Any COMS E69xx course (with adviser approval) Note: No more than 6 units of project/thesis courses (COMS W3902, W3998, W4901, E6901) can count toward the major. Track 5: Vision and Graphics Track Objective: The vision and graphics track exposes students to interesting new fields and focuses on visual information with topics in vision, graphics, humancomputer interaction, robotics, modeling, and learning. Students learn about fundamental ways in which visual information is captured, manipulated, and experienced. Register for track course COMS E0005. Required: 6 points COMS W4731: Computer vision COMS W4160: Computer graphics Breadth: 6 points Any COMS 3000- or 4000-level courses except those countable toward the CS core or vision and graphics track Electives: 18 points from the following list: COMS W4162: Advanced computer graphics COMS W4165: Pixel processing COMS W4167: Computer animation COMS W4170: User interface design COMS W4172: 3D user interface design COMS W4701: Artificial intelligence COMS W4733: Computational aspects of robotics COMS W4735: Visual interfaces to computers COMS W4771: Machine learning COMS W4995: Video game technology and design COMS W3902: Undergraduate thesis (with adviser approval; may be repeated for credit) COMS W3998: Undergraduate projects in computer science (with adviser approval; may be repeated for credit) COMS W4901: Projects in computer science (with adviser approval; may be repeated for credit) COMS W4995-W4496: Special topics in computer science, I and II (with adviser approval) COMS E6901: Projects in computer science (with adviser approval; may be repeated for credit) Any COMS E691x course (with adviser approval) Note: No more than 6 units of project/thesis courses (COMS W3902, W3998, W4901, E6901) can count toward the major. 109 engineering 2011–2012
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a message from the dean As students
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