Part of “Complexity Theory,” a new column on the tangled questions of our technological age. The very first introductory seminar that I was enrolled in at Stanford was CS 56N: Great Inventions and ...
The PhD in Computer Science requires 90 credits (45 credits if the applicant already has a master's degree in computer science or a related technical field), including three mandatory breadth courses, ...
The theory prelim is an oral exam, often followed by 1-3 written questions at the discretion of the committee. Below we describe the goals, general format, and expectations of the exam. Goals. We hope ...