Program Overview

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Introduction to the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) at UC Berkeley

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) at UC Berkeley offers one of the strongest research and instructional programs in this field anywhere in the world.

Academics

Undergraduate Admissions & Programs

• CS Major
• EECS Major
• EECS/CS Program Comparison Chart
• Second Bachelor's Degree
• Summer Research
• Cal Day

Graduate Admissions & Programs

• Grad Admissions FAQ
• Industry-Oriented Programs
• Research-Oriented Programs
• Fellowships
• Adding the EECS/CS M.S. From Another Department
• Recommended Coursework

Courses

• EE Courses
• CS Courses

Research

Research Overview

Research is the foundation of Berkeley EECS. Faculty, students, and staff work together on cutting-edge projects that cross disciplinary boundaries to improve everyday life and make a difference.

Areas

• Research areas are not specified in the provided context.

Centers & Labs

• Centers and labs are not specified in the provided context.

People

Faculty

• In Memoriam

Students

• Student Awards
• Student Organizations

Staff

• Student Affairs
• Faculty Support
• Course Support
• Facilities and Engineering Services
• Financial Services
• HR
• IT Support
• Industrial & Public Relations

Alumni

• EE Distinguished Alumni
• CS Distinguished Alumni

Course Details: CS 274

Course Description

CS 274. Computational Geometry

Catalog Description: Constructive problems in computational geometry: convex hulls, triangulations, Voronoi diagrams, arrangements of hyperplanes; relationships among these problems. Search problems: advanced data structures; subdivision search; various kinds of range searches. Models of computation; lower bounds.

Course Details

• Units: 3
• Related Areas:
  • Graphics (GR)
  • Scientific Computing (SCI)
  • Theory (THY)
• Prerequisites: COMPSCI 170
• Formats:
  • Fall: 3.0 hours of lecture per week
  • Spring: 3.0 hours of lecture per week
• Grading Basis: letter
• Final Exam Status: No final exam

Class Schedule (Spring 2026)

• CS 274 – MoWe 14:30-15:59, Soda 320 – Jonathan Shewchuk