CS 450

Fall 2025 All Classes

All Classes

Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

Linear system solvers, optimization techniques, interpolation and approximation of functions, solving systems of nonlinear equations, eigenvalue problems, least squares, and quadrature; numerical handling of ordinary and partial differential equations.

Same as CSE 401, ECE 491, and MATH 450. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. Credit is not given toward graduation for both CS 450 and CS 457. Prerequisite: One of CS 101, CS 124 or CS 125; one of CS 357, MATH 257, MATH 357, MATH 415, or MATH 416; MATH 285.

CS 450 class schedule data for fall 2025
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
36016
Lecture-Discussion
BL1
11:00AM -12:15PM
TR
0035 Campus Instructional Facility
Olson, L
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Credit:
3 hours
Section Info:
For up-to-date information about CS course restrictions, please see the following link: http://go.cs.illinois.edu/csregister
Restriction(s):
Not intended for Computer Engineering major(s). Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
36020
Lecture-Discussion
BL2
11:00AM -12:15PM
TR
0035 Campus Instructional Facility
Olson, L
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Section Info:
For up-to-date information about CS course restrictions, please see the following link: http://go.cs.illinois.edu/csregister
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign. Not intended for MCS:Computer Sci Online -UIUC, MCS: Computer Sci OFF - UIUC, MCS:Computer Sci Online -UIUC, or NDEG:Computer Science Onl-UIUC.
Not intended for First Time Freshman students.
70469
Discussion/
Recitation
Online
CSP
CSP
ARRANGED
ARRANGED
n.a.
n.a.
Illini Center
n.a.
Olson, L
Olson, L
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Credit:
3 hours
Section Info:
This section is intended for Chicago City Scholars only. There may be online and in person components. You are responsible for completing homeworks, quizzes, and any in person activities that are required. Please speak with your professor regarding expectations. Midterms will be in the Chicago CBTF in 200 S. Wacker Dr. Chicago. This section will be taught on the Coursera platform. Students taking a credit-bearing Illinois course on the Coursera platform for the first-time must complete a short onboarding course to gain course access. Additional information is available at https://ws.engr.illinois.edu/sitemanager/getfile.asp?id=3552. There will be no late adds after 10th day. For up-to-date information about CS course restrictions, please see the following link: http://go.cs.illinois.edu/csregister
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
Restricted to O/C Engineering City Scholars students.
72453
Online
DS3
ARRANGED
n.a.
n.a.
Olson, L
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Credit:
3 hours
Section Info:
This section is only for students that are in the Computer Science Online MCS/MCS-DS Program. This course will be taught on the Coursera platform. This section may have one or more proctored online exams. Students in on-campus programs will have no additional proctoring fees. Students in online programs may incur additional proctoring fees. Students taking a credit-bearing Illinois course on the Coursera platform for the first-time must complete a short onboarding course to gain course access. Additional information is available at https://ws.engr.illinois.edu/sitemanager/getfile.asp?id=3552. For up-to-date information about CS course restrictions, please see the following link: http://go.cs.illinois.edu/csregister.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to MCS:Computer Sci Online -UIUC.
72454
Online
DS4
ARRANGED
n.a.
n.a.
Olson, L
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Credit:
4 hours
Section Info:
This section is only for students that are in the Computer Science Online MCS/MCS-DS Program. This course will be taught on the Coursera platform. This section may have one or more proctored online exams. Students in on-campus programs will have no additional proctoring fees. Students in online programs may incur additional proctoring fees. Students taking a credit-bearing Illinois course on the Coursera platform for the first-time must complete a short onboarding course to gain course access. Additional information is available at https://ws.engr.illinois.edu/sitemanager/getfile.asp?id=3552. For up-to-date information about CS course restrictions, please see the following link: http://go.cs.illinois.edu/csregister.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to MCS:Computer Sci Online -UIUC.
64880
Discussion/
Recitation
Online
MC3
MC3
ARRANGED
ARRANGED
n.a.
n.a.
Illini Center
n.a.
Olson, L
Olson, L
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Credit:
3 hours
Section Info:
This section is intended for Chicago MCS students only. There may be online and in person components. You are responsible for completing homeworks, quizzes, and any in person activities that are required. Please speak with your professor regarding expectations. Midterms will be in the Chicago CBTF in 200 S. Wacker Dr. Chicago. This course will be taught on the Coursera platform. This section may have one or more proctored online exams. Students in on-campus programs will have no additional proctoring fees. Students in online programs may incur additional proctoring fees. Students taking a credit-bearing Illinois course on the Coursera platform for the first-time must complete a short onboarding course to gain course access. Additional information is available at https://ws.engr.illinois.edu/sitemanager/getfile.asp?id=3552. There will be no late adds or section changes after 10th day. For up-to-date information about CS course restrictions, please see the following link: http://go.cs.illinois.edu/csregister.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign. Restricted to MCS: Computer Sci OFF - UIUC.
Not intended for First Time Freshman students.
64881
Discussion/
Recitation
Online
MC4
MC4
ARRANGED
ARRANGED
n.a.
n.a.
Illini Center
n.a.
Olson, L
Olson, L
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Credit:
4 hours
Section Info:
This section is intended for Chicago MCS students only. There may be online and in person components. You are responsible for completing homeworks, quizzes, and any in person activities that are required. Please speak with your professor regarding expectations. Midterms will be in the Chicago CBTF in 200 S. Wacker Dr. Chicago. This course will be taught on the Coursera platform. This section may have one or more proctored online exams. Students in on-campus programs will have no additional proctoring fees. Students in online programs may incur additional proctoring fees. Students taking a credit-bearing Illinois course on the Coursera platform for the first-time must complete a short onboarding course to gain course access. Additional information is available at https://ws.engr.illinois.edu/sitemanager/getfile.asp?id=3552. There will be no late adds or section changes after 10th day. For up-to-date information about CS course restrictions, please see the following link: http://go.cs.illinois.edu/csregister.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign. Restricted to MCS: Computer Sci OFF - UIUC.
Not intended for First Time Freshman students.
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