Computer Science 145 - Rep, Storing & Retrieving Info

Spring
2021
01
3.00
William Verts
M W F 10:10AM 11:00AM
UMass Amherst
74063
Fully Remote Class
verts@cs.umass.edu
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 the add/drop period only.