Computer Science

This course provides fundamental programming expertise in a higher-level computational language, focusing on such constructs as user defined functions, recursion versus iteration and files usage. The student also will engage in computational thinking and techniques of general problem solving, with...

This course focuses on using object-oriented problem solving techniques. Topics covered include object-oriented design, classes, encapsulation, inheritance, algorithmic analysis, and data structures. In particular, the course covers programming efficiently, and applying appropriate industry recognized tecniques to programming problems. This course...

This course covers principles for designing, implementing, and evaluating user interfaces. The course will introduce user-centered design, accessibility, rapid prototyping, experimentation, direct manipulation, and cognitive principles. Students will apply these principles in creating web sites and other interfaces. Prerequisite: COSC...

Structure and components of computer networks, packet switching, layered architectures, and congestion management. Also covers principles of computer and network security. By the end of this course, a student will have either passed or be prepared to take an industry...

This course explores the fundamentals of information security attacks and defense mechanisms. Security issues related to people, data, networks, and devices are surveyed to provide insight into designing security solutions and policies. Technologies and practices that support the security principles...

A study of operating system concepts and structures with a major focus on process control, memory management, I/O management and concurrent processes. Students will investigate the impact of different operating systems in both a LAN and a WAN environment. Prerequisite:...

Course covers the design and analysis of efficient algorithms. Topics covered include sorting, search trees, heaps, hashing, divide-and-conquer, dynamic programming, randomized algorithms, stochastic algorithms, approximation algorithms, amortized analysis, probabilistic analysis, competitive analysis. Prerequisite: COSC 316 and MATH 205.

The proper design of databases and their construction through diagramming tools and SQL. Attention is also given to form and report development, data warehouse and data mining issues, and administrative issues such as user security. Students gain experience in robust...

A structured approach to solving organizational problems. The focus of the course is on determining the needs of a real organization and meeting those needs through the design of an information system. Topics such as feasibility analysis, determining requirements, documenting...

Work experience in or student observation of the computer field. Each student’s project is individually arranged with the instructor. The course is designed to integrate and apply theoretical learning with experience. Students desiring a computer internship must be a Computer...

Summative course for the Computer Science major. This course discusses the enormous impact that computing has had on society at large. It will also examine issues concerning a sustainable future and how that places added responsibilities on computing professionals. Course...

Working with the organization from COSC 406, students gain practice in managing the system life cycle; requirements determination for logical design, physical design, testing and implementation of a system for a local organization. Topics include system and database integration issues;...

An introduction to mathematical thinking and reasoning. Topics include number systems and arithmetic, logic and Boolean algebra, functions and relations, set theory, algorithms, combinatorics and probability, matrices, and elementary graph theory. An emphasis is placed on problem solving and proof...

Concepts of calculus emphasizing applications in the natural and social sciences. Topics include differential calculus of one and two variables and integration. Prerequisites: three and one-half units of high school mathematics including trigonometry, Math 170, or a minimum ALEKS score...

Linear systems of equations, vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, inner products, computational aspects, and applications. Prerequisite: Math 211 and either Math 205 or 212.

Introduction to analog and digital electronics and robotics. The focus is on design and construction of practical circuitry which can be used to build useful devices. After the analog and digital groundwork is laid, students learn to program microcontrollers to...