General Information
A class about category theory. Yes, the classic Haskell monad joke is explained.
Prerequisites
CS 3110
Topics Covered
- Categories & Functors
- Subcategories & Concrete Categories
- Natural Transformations
- Monoids
- Monads
- Multicategories
- Lots more
Workload
One weekly problem set, 3 problems. Usually not too involved, though some problems can be tricky.
General Advice
Don’t take this class just because you want to understand Haskell jokes.
Testimonials
Past Offerings
| Semester | Time | Professor | Median Grade | Course Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2018 | MWF 11:15-12:05 | Ross Tate | ? | http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs6117/2018sp/ |
| Fall 2014 | Ross Tate | ? | http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs6117/2014fa/ |