About CS5002

This course introduces the mathematical structures and methods that form the foundation of computer science. The material is motivated by applications from computer science.

Topics
  1. Techniques: binary and modular arithmetic, set notation, and methods of counting, evaluating sums, and solving recurrences.
  2. Supporting Theory: the basics of probability, proof by induction, growth of functions, and analysis techniques.
  3. General problem solving techniques with many applications to real problems.

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Office Hours

Laney's Office Hours begin Tuesday, January 9th

Professor Laney Strange (she/her)

E-mail laneys@northeastern.edu
Web https://northeastern.edu/home/laney
Zoom (for OH) https://northeastern.zoom.us/my/laney
Office Hours T 3:30-6pm, F 12-1pm (schedule time during OH or just drop in to my Zoom or my office in Meserve 313. Appointments take priority, though!)

If my regular office hours get booked quickly, Laney will add an extra hour on Thursday. Click the calendly link above for the most-updated schedule.

Lecture Schedule

CS5002 lectures introduce key concepts and dive into examples and applications. Lectures are in-person and attendance is expected. We will also have regular In-Class Assignments (ICAs) that count towards your grade and will be completed during lecture. We don't want or expect anyone to come to class when they're sick, though, so we'll post videos each week that you can use to catch up on any missed material. ICAs will also have late-deadline options so that you can still submit them if you miss class.

Piazza is a great place to ask follow-up questions after lecture or when you’re working on homework. You can also ask lecture-related questions directly to Laney so I can wrap them later into today's lecture, or the next lecture if appropriate. Please use this form to do so: https://forms.gle/NX6tHUnKLTjT1DoPA.

CS5002 (Boston) W 6-9:20pm
SH 135