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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the prerequisites for CSCI 548?

The prerequisites for this course are:
CSCI 561: Artificial Intelligence
CSCI 585: Database Systems
and the recommended courses are:
CSCI 571: Issues of Programming Language Design CSCI 573: Advanced Artificial Intelligence

I have taken undergraduate version of 561 and 585. Will these satisfy the prerequisites?

No, I want people to have the graduate-level equivalent to these courses. If you feel you have already covered the material in CSCI 561, then you should take CSCI 573 (Advanced Artificial Intelligence). Given a choice, I recommend CSCI 573 over CSCI 561.

Does 573 satisfy the CSCI 561 prerequisite?

Yes.

I am about to graduate and if I don't get to take CSCI 548 this semester, then I won't be able to take the course. Can I please take it?

No. The prerequisites are there so that students will have the appropriate background for this course. The prerequisites are clearly stated in the course catalogue.

Can I take CSCI-585 at the same time as 548?

No, you need to take CSCI-585 prior to taking this course.

Can I take CSCI-561 at the same time as 548?

No, but you can take CSCI-573 at the same time if you meet the following conditions:
a) You have taken both 585 and 571
b) You have taken an undergraduate version of 561