 Artificial Intelligence

 Biocomputation
 Computer and Network Security
 Human-Computer Interaction
 Information Management and Analytics
 Mobile and Internet Computing
 Real-World Computing
 Software Theory
 Theoretical Computer Science

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence includes the study of AI principles

and techniques, as well as foundational material on
topics such as logic, probability, and language. Topics
in the AI concentration include knowledge
representation and logical reasoning, robotics,
machine learning, probabilistic modeling and
inference, natural language processing, cognition, and
applications in domains such as biology and text
processing.

Also consider:

Real-World Computing, HCI, Theoretical CS

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AI Principles & Techniques Program Sheets

Natural Language Processing AI Lab
Machine Learning Bio-X

Biocomputation
 Biocomputation is an interdisciplinary specialization
focusing on computational challenges and solutions in
the biological and medical informatics application
areas. Courses covering advanced algorithms,
databases, networking, modeling and simulation, as
well as those covering biocomputation,
bioengineering, and medical informatics are included
in this specialization.

Also consider: Real-World Computing, Artificial

Intelligence

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Resources

Computational Genomics Serafim Program

Computational tour of the Human Genome Batzoglou Sheets
Representations and Algorithms for Computational Gill Bejerano Bio-X
Molecular Biology Helix Group

Computer and Network Security

Provides students with an in-depth understanding of

the current challenges facing computer scientists
designing and developing secure, safety-critical
systems. Course work includes networking and
network security, advanced operating systems,
cryptography, secure databases, etc.

Also consider:Systems, Artificial Intelligence

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Profs

Computer and Network Security Dan Boneh Program Sheets

Introduction to Cryptography John Mitchell Security Lab
High-Performance Networking
Introduction to Computer Group
Networking

Human-Computer Interaction

How do you design for users? Is a keyboard and

mouse the best we can do? Human-computer
interaction spans interfaces from large wall-size
computing down to handheld devices and invisible
"ubiquitous computers". HCI teaches user-centered
design thinking and methods for user studies. HCI
research applies to areas like collaborative work,
information visualization, and "tangible computing".

Also consider: Real-World

Computing, Systems, Artificial Intelligence

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147. Introduction to HCI Design Michael Bernstein Program Sheets

247. Interaction Design Studio Monica Lam HCI Group
294H. Research Project in HCI CSLI

Information Management and Analytics

Information Management and Analytics provides

coverage of the principles underlying modern
database and information management systems, as
well as methods for mining massive data sets. The
track spans topics ranging from developing
applications for database and information systems; to
system design, architecture, and management; to
applying algorithms and techniques from data mining
and machine learning to perform analyses over
massive data sets. Related topics include distributed
systems, networking, and security on the system side,
as well as text mining, bioinformatics, web search, and
 social media on the applications side.

Also consider: Systems, Theoretical CS

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Resources

Database Systems Principles Hector Garcia- Program Sheets

Advanced Topics in Database Systems Molina InfoLab
Transaction Processing and Distributed Jennifer Widom
Databases Jure Leskovec

Mobile and Internet Computing

This new track provides an

organizing domain for
connecting a broad,
multidisciplinary set of
topics across engineering. It
connects theory - in both
the mathematical and
psychological sense - with
hands-on system building.
Mobile and Internet
Computing focuses on the
sociotechnical nature of
modern systems design.
Decisions about the
economic markets and
networking protocols affect
how people use a system.
In this very broad
concentration students will
take classes in networking,
operating systems, web
applications, security and
cryptography, and interface
design.

Also consider: Real-World

Computing, Systems, Huma
n Computer Interaction
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144. Introduction to Computer Networking Phil Levis Program Sheets

142. Web Applications John Ousterhout MobiSocial Group
147. Introduction to HCI Design Monica Lam HCI Group

Real-World Computing

Real-World Computing lets you dabble in a little of

everything, sharing coursework in common with each
of the other specializations. Many people who want to
focus on graphics choose Real-World Computing,
because it is the only specialization that lets you count
all our graphics courses toward your depth. It’s also a
popular choice for people who want to study robotics.

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Robotics Serafim Batzoglou Program Sheets

Computer Vision Oussama Khatib Graphics Lab
Computer Graphics Bio-X

Software Theory
 How do you write secure code? How smart can you
make a compiler? Software theory looks at properties
of programming languages and applications to areas
like security. This area is very similar to Theoretical
Computer Science, but slightly more applied: in
particular, ST students tend to take more systems-ish
courses on programming languages, compilers, and
databases.

Also consider: Theoretical Computer

Science, Systems, Artificial Intelligence

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242. Programming Languages Dan Boneh Program Sheets

243. Advanced Compiling Techniques John Mitchell Theory Group
241. Secure Web Programming Serge Plotkin Security Lab

Systems

Want to build an operating system? Or a router? The

systems specialization is home to most of the "hard-
core programming" classes that usually come to mind
when you think of CS. But the challenges are bigger--
designing the next-generation Internet backbone,
managine ever-expanding datasets, and balancing
security and privacy. Systems is also the only
specialization that can be completed entirely remotely
by Honors Co-op (HCP) students, making it a popular
choice.

Also consider: Real-World Computing, Software

Theory, Artificial Intelligence

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240. Topics in Operating Systems Dawson Engler Program Sheets

242. Programming Languages Nick McKeown HPNG
EE271. VLSI Systems John Mitchell InfoLab
Theoretical Computer Science

How do you find the most efficient and fair network

topology? How do you make computers reason about
logic? Theoretical CS looks at reactive systems,
programming language theory, and algorithms. This
specialization is very similar to Software Theory, but
slightly more abstract. TCS students tend to take more
courses in logic and formal methods.

Also consider: Software Theory, Artificial

Intelligence, Real-World Computing

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Security Analysis of Network Protocols Alex Aiken Program Sheet

Programming Language Theory John Mitchell Theory Group
Optimization and Algorithmic Paradigms Tim Roughgarden Security Lab