Undergraduate Computer Science
Undergraduate Computer Science
2016 Fall Term
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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (GM)
COMPSCI 162
A thorough introduction to using computers covering word processing, spreadsheets, data storage and retrieval, computer graphics and applications, uses of computers, e-mail and the Internet, hardware, history, and problems arising from the use of computers.
INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON PROGRAMMING (GM)
COMPSCI 170
An introduction to computational thinking and computer programming using the Python language, with applications in science, business, education, and other areas. Students will develop structured programs based on simple algorithms that involve input, output, mathematical operations, decisions, and loops. No previous programming experience is needed.
INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING (GM)
COMPSCI 171
An introduction to computer programming and its applications to science, business and education. Opportunity for extensive experience in designing and writing structured programs in the Visual Basic language.
INTRODUCTION TO JAVA (GM)
COMPSCI 172
This course will give students the essentials of object-oriented programming in Java. Students will learn to formulate algorithms, to solve problems and to implement those solutions with a Java program that employs objects and classes. The student will be introduced to object-oriented design, applications and applets, class construction, methods and message passing arrays, string processing, file processing, and some event-handling and Graphical Use Interface programming. This course is designed for students with some prior programming experience.
INTRODUCTION TO C++ (GM)
COMPSCI 174
This course teaches basic programming skills using the structured high-level language C++. Topics include basic input and output, declaration and use of variables, use of control statements, implementation of functions usig value and reference parameters, arrays, and structures. Students will write moderately complex applications using C++.
INTRODUCTION TO DATABASE AND THE WEB (GM)
COMPSCI 181
This course provides the student with a comprehensive working knowledge of a modern database package including the creation of a database, construction of a wide range of queries, use of forms, and report writing features. The course also gives an introduction to the creation of World Wide Web pages using the Extended Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML).
DISCRETE STRUCTURES
COMPSCI 215
The course offers a formal approach to the logic of Computer Science, including set theory, methods of proof, discrete probability, sequences, recurrence relations, introduction to graphs, and algorithmic analysis. It also introduces finite state machines, Turing machines, and formal languages and grammars.
INTERMEDIATE JAVA
COMPSCI 220
This course teaches more advanced topics in object-oriented program design and the Java programming language. Coverage includes multi-dimensional arrays, methods, error handling, strings, regular expressions, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, generic types, program debugging and testing, database and file processing, event-handling, and graphical user interfaces.
INTERMEDIATE C++
COMPSCI 222
This course will cover more advanced issues of C++, including memory management, pointers and user-defined data types. Topics will include reading and writing files, dynamic arrays, implementation of the principles of object oriented design including encapsulation, and inheritance, planning and testing. Students will write complex applications using C++.
DATA STRUCTURES
COMPSCI 223
This course covers issues of data structures, professional software development methodologies including software patterns and advanced object oriented techniques. Topics include lists, queues, stacks and trees. Complex data structure and object-oriented design technique, including inheritance and polymorphism, are applied to develop and large projects. UNREQ: MCS 231, COMPSCI 231, COMPSCI 223
ASSEMBLY PROGRAMMING
COMPSCI 271
This course covers the use of an assembly language based on the RISC processor architecture including writing, linking, and executing a program. Also covered are number systems, instructions for arithmetic and logical operations, memory access, loops, declaring variables, interrupts, machine language, segments, stacks, procedure writing, and file handling.
CONCEPTS OF PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
COMPSCI 320
An exploration of the core concepts upon which all programming languages are built. Students will apply these concepts to write programs in several specialized programming languages, including functional and logic programming languages. Emphasis is placed upon evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of particular languages for various tasks.
INTRODUCTION TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
COMPSCI 332
This course introduces basic artificial intelligence principles including simple representation schemes, problem solving paradigms, constraint propagation, search strategies and learning approaches. Knowledge representation, natural language processing, gaming, machine learning and user modeling will be explored. Students should have written moderately complex computer programs in a high level language.
DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
COMPSCI 366
This course offers an introduction to the design and programming of databases and the implementation of database management systems from a computer science perspective. Contents include the relational model; SQL; database application development; and concepts and algorithms for building database management systems.
JAVASCRIPT AND DHTML
COMPSCI 381
JavaScript is a computer language for adding flexibility and functionality to web pages. A powerful language in its own right, it also has the capability to interact with HTML forms, browsers, Java applets, and other objects found on a web page. Students in this course will gain a thorough understanding of JavaScript, and learn to harness it abilitities to manage windows, forms, events, cookies, etc.
SERVER-SIDE SCRIPTING
COMPSCI 382
Server-side scripting is key to processing web forms, as well as for automating a wide range of server tasks. This course will provide a thorough introduction to the Server-side scripting languages. Students will learn to create a data-driven web application that uses Structured Query Language (SQL) to access and update the information in a database.
COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND SYSTEM PROGRAMMING
COMPSCI 412
Introduction to organization of modern digital computers - understanding the various components of a computer and their interrelationships. Study of systems programming in C/Linux.
THEORY OF ALGORITHMS
COMPSCI 433
This course is a survey of algorithms needed for searching, sorting, pattern matching, analyzing graphs, and a variety of other problems of discrete mathematics. Analysis of algorithm efficiency and space/time tradeoffs are discussed.
THEORY OF COMPUTATION
COMPSCI 434
This course is an introduction to the theory of computation. It discusses finite automata and Turing machines as models of computation. It includes discussions of regular sets, recursive and partially recursive functions, context free grammars, the halting problem, undecidable problems, complexity, and Np-completeness.
TOPICS IN APPLIED COMPUTING
COMPSCI 451
This course covers Modern Applied computing which includes programming on new platforms such as mobile devices, network security, wireless networks, data mining and recommender systems, user modeling, human computer interactions. Students will discuss papers or books related to the chosen topic, design and/or develop an application related to the topic.
COMPUTER NETWORKING
COMPSCI 460
This course introduces the principles, applications, protocols, and architectures of data networks. It places an equal emphasis on practical experience as well as theoretical foundations. There will be abundant network programming and lab activities around application layer, transportation layer, and routing.
MOBILE COMPUTING ARCHITECTURE
COMPSCI 461
This course discusses fundamentals of wireless communication and mobile computing, and emphasizes the analysis and design of network architectures in support of mobility related services. It involves intensive critical thinking practices, programming, and hands-on experiments.
NETWORK SECURITY
COMPSCI 462
This course covers the basic and fundamental cryptographic alogorithms and security protocols for computer networks. Network vulnerabilities, attacks on Internet, network monitoring, security al the link, network and transport layers are also covered in the course.
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
COMPSCI 476
This course introduces concepts and techniques relevant to the production of large software systems. Students are taught a programming method based on the recognition and description of useful abstractions. Topics include: modularity; specification; data abstraction; object modeling; design patterns; and testing.
WEB SERVER AND UNIX ADMINISTRATION
COMPSCI 481
This course is intended to introduce students to Web Server software and UNIX and UNIX-like operating systems from the perspective of the System Administratior. Linux, the fastest growing operating system, will be studied in detail, together with the Apache web server. Web server configuration will be studied, including optimization, security issues and vertual server administration. Additional topics will include shell programming, system monitoring, file systems and the X Windows GUI. This course will focus on common system administration duties on the Linux platform. Students will acquire competency in using shell programming skills to automate the maintenance of server activity. Emphasis will be placed on using Linux as an Internet server.
ADVANCED WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
COMPSCI 482
This course will introduce students to popular technologies utilized in building database-driven Web applications. These include scripting languages (PHP, Ruby, JSP, NET), Web application frameworks, Web application design patterns, Web services, databases, and security.
PROJECT
COMPSCI 485
This course provides students with the opportunity to participate on a student project team under the management of a faculty member and industry practitioners. The project will be sponsored by a partnering business firm and may involve a wide array of technologies, functional areas and geographically dispersed teammates. This course will only be offered when projects are available. Students will be carefully chosen through an interview process. The number of credits will be determined by the complexity of the project and the level of student involvement.
INTERNSHIP IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
COMPSCI 493
S/NC grade basis only.
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
COMPSCI 498
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable. Department Consent required.
INDEPENDENT STUDY - UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
COMPSCI 498R
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable. Department Consent required.