Computer Science 145 - Rep, Storing & Retrieving Info

Spring
2018
01
3.00
William Verts
M W F 11:15AM 12:05PM
UMass Amherst
55456
The use of data in computer systems. Formats for representing text, sound, images, ets. as strings of bits. Basic information theory, use and limitations of file compression. PreRequisite: R1
Open to undergraduate students NOT majoring in Computer Science. R1 Gen Ed CS MAJORS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THIS COURSE. STUDENTS NEEDING SPECIAL PERMISSION MUST REQUEST OVERRIDES VIA THE ON-LINE FORM: https://www.cics.umass.edu/overrides.
Permission is required for interchange registration during all registration periods.