This course introduces basic concepts in discrete mathematics, computer systems and programming that are necessary for modern computing systems. It also develops analytic and logical thinking and prepares students to take graduate-level courses in software development degree. This course first reviews the basic concepts in discrete mathematics including logic, sets, functions, relations and combinatorics. Then it discusses the fundamental concepts in computer systems such as computer organization, basic OS concepts, CPU scheduling, memory management, process management and synchronization. Concurrently with the above mathematics and systems studies, programming concepts are introduced and practiced throughout the whole course using Python. Restriction: Not for CS undergraduate students
FALL 2024 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| O1 |
Shahossini |
|
ARR 12:00 am-12:00 am |
MET CS300 O1: Students are assigned into class sections of about 15 with a member of the teaching team. F1 student visa holders should contact the CS Dept at metcs@bu.edu prior to registering for any online class. |
FALL 2024 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| O2 |
Huang |
|
ARR 12:00 am-12:00 am |
Students are assigned into class sections of about 15 wi th a member of the teaching team. F1 student visa holder s should contact the CS Dept at metcs@bu.edu prior to re gistering for any online courses. |
SPRG 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| O1 |
Shahossini |
|
ARR 12:00 am-12:00 am |
“Students are assigned into class sections of approximately 15 with a member of the teaching team. Please note the prerequisite(s): completion of the prerequisite course or consent of the instructor is required. On-campus F1 and J1 student visa holders should contact the ISSO at isso@bu.edu before registering for any online courses |
SPRG 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| O2 |
Shahossini |
|
ARR 12:00 am-12:00 am |
“Students are assigned into class sections of approximately 15 with a member of the teaching team. Please note the prerequisite(s): completion of the prerequisite course or consent of the instructor is required. On-campus F1 and J1 student visa holders should contact the ISSO at isso@bu.edu before registering for any online courses |
Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.
