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Techniques For Grading Programming Labs, Kathleen Muller

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Techniques for manual and automated grading of programming labs are discussed. Topics investigated include: general grading of programming labs, plagiarism detection, pro gram documentation, program output, and program efficiency. This investigation led to the development of automated grading tools that report on style and point to possible instances of plagiarism. The techniques utilized will be discussed and their use demonstrated.

A Traffic Simulation Model Of Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway, Juichiro Miyaoka

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Smalltalk-80 Virtual Machine, Ashraful Huq

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Reliable File Transfer Across A 10 Megabit Ethernet, Mark Van Dellon

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The Ethernet communications network is a broadcast, multi-access system for local computing networks. Such a network was used to connect six 68000 based Charles River Data Systems for the purpose of file transfer. Each system required hardware installation and connection to the Ethernet cable. The software is an implementation which conforms to Xerox "PUP File Transfer Protocol Specifications". This required the writing of two programs, the FTP user and the FTP server. Each program was built upon common communication packages which also had to be written. These communication routines transferred data over the Ethernet using the PARC Universal Packets (PUP) …

Determination Of The Existence Or Non-Existence Of Low-Intensity Reciprocity Law Failure In Kodak Micro Positive Resist 809, Jutta C. Middel

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This thesis was performed to determine if low intensity reciprocity law -failure (RLF) exists in Kodak Micro Positive Resist B09 (KMPR 809) . At exposure irradiances at or below .44 mw/sq cm, it was observed that solublization of the photopolymer was incomplete, indicating that low-intensity RLF of the photosolubilization does exist. RLF was indicated by the formation of a "scum" layer over the exposed areas of the resist, the thickness of which increased with decreased irradiance. Mechanisms have been identified which may explain the RLF of the photoreaction. Confirmation of the proposed mechanisms could be the subject of another study. …

The Gshell: A Graphical Command Language For Unix Operating System, Andrew Kitchen

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The Gshell, a graphical command interpreter for Unix, and an executing and editing environment far the Gshell system are described. Through the use of a pictorial representation of command scripts the Gshell system provides a more powerful expression of concurrency than is possible with conventional Unix command languages. Its syntax and use is explained and major features of its underlying control and data structures are discussed from the point of view of the designer and the programmer.

Video Boundaries, James E. Lyle

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Night Fever, Anthony Ward

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Glass: A Study Of Interior Spaces, Concetta Mason

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Three Installations: A Thesis Chronicle, Jonathan F. Kline

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Gpss Compiler/Simulator, Jacquelyn Van Dellon

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As with any large software project, the first priority of this thesis is program correctness in the GPSS compiler and correct simulation statistics. Several distinct processes are gone through in the construction of any compiler/simulator: development of specifications, indication of the goals, design, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance. The specifications of the GPSS compiler/simulator were introduced in the thesis proposal. The VAX/VMS 11/750 will be the machine which this GPSS compiler/simulator uses because of the supported 'C language, a Command Language Definition Utility, and accessibility by this author. The implementation language, 'C, was chosen based on ease of readability, ease of …

In Vivo Spectral Absorption Analysis Enabling The Classification Of Pigmented Cutaneous Lesions: Investigating System Design And The Role Of Faculative Melanin In The Spectral Determination Of Skin Type Classification, Howard E. Mahran

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A spectroradiometer was designed and built to record in vivo absorption characteristics of the lateral elbow. An analysis of variance of spectral characteristics between 400 and 1100 nanometers of faculative melanin to skin types one two and three was performed. The hypothysis that skin type could be differentiate by spectral recordings of in vivo faculative melanin was rejected. Further research is required to correlate constitutional melanin to skin type classification, in order to form a reference for pigmented cutaneous lesion classification.

Digital Processing Of Compressed Image Data, Andrew Masia

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Certain image processing functions can be implemented more efficiently when the input data is in compressed form. Such an experimental system has been studied and simulated. The system consists of a one-dimensional Differential Pulse Code Modulation (DPCM) compressor, a one-dimensional non-recursive linear filter, and a one-dimensional DPCM decompressor, applied in that order. The implementation is more efficient because the filter is applied to the data in their compressed form, where fewer bits per pixel are required to represent them. A second, more conventional, system that contains the same functional elements but reverses the order of the filtration and decompression operations …

R.N. State Board Review Course Curriculum Project, Koreen Smiley

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Nursing students, after completing two to four years of nursing education, are required to pass state board licensing exams in order to practice as professional registered nurses. Approximately 15 percent of all candidates fail these exams and must wait six months to repeat the test. This State Board Review Curriculum was designed to review and acquire the basic knowledge necessary to pass the Nursing Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX). The curriculum organization models the NCLEX by utilizing the nursing process format and through the integration of medical, surgical and behavioral concepts throughout the life cycle. The conceptual framework utilized man as …

Photographs 1982-1983, Barbara Bosworth

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Taking My Father's Pictures, Carl Raphael Yusavitz

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Comparison Of Methods Of Mtf/Otf Analysis For Optical Systems, Jean Croteau

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A comparison study for the methods of obtaining the MTF of optical systems was performed. It is demonstrated that non-Fourier methods are as good predictors of the MTF as are the Fourier methods. A new technique based on the moment theorem is introduced and is found to be a good predictor. A computer algorithm has been written to perform all the necessary operations.

An Interactive Procedure For Numerical Design Optimization, Jaehwan Lee

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An interactive version of the numerical design optimization method of Pappas for the solution of nonlinear optimization problems is presented in this thesis, A designer intervention strategy is employed herein for interactive optimization to allow the designer to control and manage the optimization process. This procedure embodied in the interactive CADOP6 program is tested on the ten bench mark problems of Eason and Fenton to illustrate the designer intervented optimization process and to provide a comparison with the fully automated procedure of Pappas This designer intervented interactive program appears more effective and faster than the completely automated CADOP5 code on …

Stress And Job Burnout Among Hospital Administrators In The Greater Saint Louis Area, Aminrussa Rehana Fareed

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The purpose of this study was to investigate stress and job burnout among hospital administrators in the greater St. Louis area. The General Hypothesis were formulated. Five ( 5) sub-hypothesis were tested. ( 1) One or more work component can be identified that lead to stress and burnout of Administrators ; ( 2) One or more health problems among Administrators are work related; (3) Individual Administrator's mood is dependent on an outcome of the work environment; (4) Stress and burnout affects the Administrators family and social life ; ( 5) Stress and burnout can be identified among Administrators regardless of …

To The Best Of My Abilities, Barry Warren Kaiser

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The basic intention of my work is to visually represent concepts through juxtaposed images. The concepts I represent may be elementary, but this does not limit the relationships between images, which may be highly complex. The inspiration for the linkage between images commences intellectually, but because I wish to create unique, and visually appealing pieces, I also deal with the evocative qualities of these juxtapositions.

Data Acquisition And Parameter Identification In Electro-Oculography, Wolfgang Poelzleitner

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Electro-Oculography (EOG) is used in clinical ophthalmology to measure the time response of the corneoretinal potential (CRP) to changes in light intensity. An automatized data acquisition and system modeling link has been developed that significantly reduces processing time presently required for EOG. The data acquisition is performed on a microprocessor based instrument, which supervises the EOG-test, measures the potential and, after completion of the test, transfers the results to a mainframe computer. Parameter identification routines provide graphical representation and mathematical models for the CRP. Both nonlinear curve fitting methods and Least Squares System Identification schemes are used.

Artists And Their Dream Art, Christine Clark

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A Marketing Plan For The Graduate Computer Graphics Design Program At Rit, Gary Hemdal

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Design Sketch To Presentation: The Computers' Role, James Iii W. Ross

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Rehabilitation Financing, Charles Rattigan

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The Pot As Nurturer: An Approach To Functional Pottery, Marian L. Baker

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What is meant by life in pots? Animals drawn on the sides? Arms and legs sprouting out from the clay walls? a big face on the side like those horrible mugs you see in tacky gift shops? Is it a quality in the throwing? A tiny piece of clay frozen out of place on the wall? A fat round shape that may speak of pregnancy or over-eating? Gooey slip dripping off the sides? A distorted portion: lip, foot, wall? A disoriented pot, leaning on its left foot? A drunk pot, ready to fall over? It it none of these, but …

Landscape: Inside And Out, Linda E. Mccausland

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Interactive Computer Program, Bruce Howard Browne

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A Curriculum Guide For Training Teachers Of Students Who Are Blind/Low Vision In Tanzania, East Africa, Jean Latimore Smith

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This is a project for training teachers of students who are blind or have low vision in Tanzania, East Africa. Blindness is viewed as one of the most feared disabilities to afflict mankind . There are millions of people throughout the world who are blind or have low vision; young-old, men-women, boys-girls, black-white, rich- poor, there are no barriers . In Tanzania, East Africa, £or every 100,000 people in certain areas, there are an estimated 500 people who are blind. It is because of this high incidence that this project is written . Since research does not indicate any concrete …

A Writing Curriculum For Grade Five Using Literary Models, Virginia Ann Smith

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Three major areas of concern influenced this writer's decision to investigate writing and develop a writing curriculum for fifth grade children based on the use of literary models as springboards for writing .

Recognition of the importance of adequate writing skills in order to participate in various functions of our society provided the first area of concern. The second major concern was related to the apparent difficulties and failures experienced by students in coping with the complexities of the writing process. This concern stemmed from classroom experiences while trying to help children learn writing skills. A third area of concern …