ECE 5520 - Switching and Finite Automata Theory

Introduction to the theory and application of switching theory and automata theory. Sets, relations, functions. Boolean and combinational functional composition and optimization. Finite automata theory. Automata composition and optimization. Regular sets and recognizers. Fault tolerance.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: ECE 2500 and CS 5540.

Credits: 3 hours

Restrictions: This course is restricted to graduate students majoring in either Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering. Senior undergraduates may take this course with department approval.