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Cs 790: Optimizing Compliers For Modern Architectures, Meilin Liu Apr 2011

Cs 790: Optimizing Compliers For Modern Architectures, Meilin Liu

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course studies compiler optimization for modern architectures. Between parsing the input program and generating the target machine code, optimizing compilers perform a wide range of program transformations on a program to improve its performance. In this course we focus on data dependence analysis, program transformations and loop transformations, loop scheduling, and a combination of these optimizing techniques.


Cs 205: Introduction To Computers And Office Productivity Software, Amanda Hood Apr 2011

Cs 205: Introduction To Computers And Office Productivity Software, Amanda Hood

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Focus on learning MS Office 2010 software applications including word processing (intermediate), spreadsheets, databases, and presentation graphics using a case study approach where critical thinking and problem solving skills are required. Computer concepts are integrated throughout the course to provide an understanding of the basics of computing, the latest technological advances and how they are used in industry. Ethics and issues encountered in business are discussed to challenge students on social impact of technology.


Cs 801: Advanced Database Systems, Soon M. Chung Apr 2011

Cs 801: Advanced Database Systems, Soon M. Chung

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Introduction of current trends and research issues in database systems.


Cs 242: Computer Programming Iii, Thomas Wischgoll Apr 2011

Cs 242: Computer Programming Iii, Thomas Wischgoll

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.


Cs 415: Social Implications Of Computing, Leo Finkelstein Apr 2011

Cs 415: Social Implications Of Computing, Leo Finkelstein

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

CS 415 is a communication skills course using as its subject matter current salient issues associated with the social implications of computing. In addition to the course text, you will need to use certain reading materials in the library and elsewhere, and you will be responsible for using concepts and theories provided in class lectures and discussions.


Cs 207: Advanced Office Productivity Ii, Amanda Hood Apr 2011

Cs 207: Advanced Office Productivity Ii, Amanda Hood

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course covers post-advanced microcomputer applications including Microsoft Office Word 2007, Excel 2007, Access 2007, and PowerPoint 2007. Topics include: creating an online form, working with macros and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), working with a master document, and index and a table of contents, linking an Excel worksheet and charting its data in Word, formula auditing, data validation, and complex problem solving in Excel, importing data into Excel, working with PivotCharts, PivotTables, and trendlines in Excel, creating a PivotTable List, advanced Access report and form techniques, and creating a multi-page form, administering a database system, creating a self-running presentation …


Cs 240: Computer Programming - I, Keke Chen Apr 2011

Cs 240: Computer Programming - I, Keke Chen

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Basic concepts of programming and programming languages are introduced. Emphasis is on problem solving and object oriented programming. This course provides a general introduction to the fundamentals of computer science and programming. Examples from and applications to a broad range of problems are given. No prior knowledge of programming is assumed. The concepts covered will be applied to the Java programming language. Students must register for both lecture and one laboratory section. 4 credit hours.


Cs 784: Programming Languages, Krishnaprasad Thirunarayan Apr 2011

Cs 784: Programming Languages, Krishnaprasad Thirunarayan

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course introduces concepts related to the specification and design of high-level programming languages. It discusses different programming paradigms, algebraic specification and implementation of data types, and develops interpreters for specifying operationally the various programming language features/constructs. It also introduces attribute grammar formalism and axiomatic semantics briefly. The programming assignments will be coded in Scheme.


Cs 405/605-02: Introduction To Database Management Systems, Keke Chen Apr 2011

Cs 405/605-02: Introduction To Database Management Systems, Keke Chen

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course will cover the following topics: (1) Logical and physical aspects of database management systems (2) Data models including entity-relationship (ER) and relational models (#) Physical implementation (data organization and indexing) methods. (3) Query languages including SQL and relational algebra. (4) High level concepts: transactions, relation normalization, and security and privacy. Students will gain experience in creating and manipulating a database, and gain knowledge on professional and ethical responsibility and on the importance of privacy/security of data.


Ceg 355-01: Introduction To The Design Of Information Technology Systems, Thomas C. Hartrum Apr 2011

Ceg 355-01: Introduction To The Design Of Information Technology Systems, Thomas C. Hartrum

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Introduction to the design of information systems comprising modern technologies such as SQL database programming, networks, and distributed computing with CORBA, electronic and hypertext (HTML) documents, and multimedia.


Ceg 403/603-01: Personal Area Networks, Yong Pei Apr 2011

Ceg 403/603-01: Personal Area Networks, Yong Pei

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.


Ceg 777-01: Computer Aided Geometric Design, Arthur A. Goshtasby Apr 2011

Ceg 777-01: Computer Aided Geometric Design, Arthur A. Goshtasby

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course covers the fundamentals of geometric modeling, including design of curves and surfaces, composite curves and surfaces, and subdivision techniques for creating of free-form shapes. Materials covered in the course will be useful in game design and also in visualization of exploratory data.


Ceg 211-90: Pc Networking Ii, Karen Meyer Apr 2011

Ceg 211-90: Pc Networking Ii, Karen Meyer

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Focuses on server installation, administration, multiple protocol integration, systems maintenance, and trouble-shooting. Includes hands-on class and laboratory assignments


Ceg 260-01: Digital Circuits, Jack Jean Apr 2011

Ceg 260-01: Digital Circuits, Jack Jean

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.


Ceg 360-01: Digital System Design, Travis E. Doom Apr 2011

Ceg 360-01: Digital System Design, Travis E. Doom

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Design of digital systems. Topics include flip-flops, registers, counters, programmable logic devices, memory devices, register-level design, and microcomputer system organization. Students must show competency in the design of digital systems. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab. Prerequisite: CEG 260.


Ceg 416-01: Matrix Computations, Ronald F. Taylor Apr 2011

Ceg 416-01: Matrix Computations, Ronald F. Taylor

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course is a survey of numerical methods in linear algebra for application to problems in engineering and the sciences. Emphasis is on using modern software tools on high performance computing systems. This course covers the mathematics of linear equations, eigenvalue problems, singular value decomposition, and least squares. Material covered will be relevant to applications areas such as structural analysis, heat transfer, neural networks, mechanical vibrations, and image processing in biomedical engineering. A familiarity with MATLAB is useful, and the ability to program in languages such as C/C++ of Fortran is very important. A basic knowledge of matrix algebra is …


Ceg 433/633-01,02: Operating Systems, Sarah Gothard Apr 2011

Ceg 433/633-01,02: Operating Systems, Sarah Gothard

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Overview of operating systems internals. File-system usage and design, process usage and control, virtual memory, multi-user systems, access control. Course projects use C++ language.


Ceg 498-01: Design Experience, Thomas C. Hartrum Apr 2011

Ceg 498-01: Design Experience, Thomas C. Hartrum

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

CEG 498 (Team Projects I and II) is a summative computer engineering design project course that builds upon previous engineering, science, mathematics and communications course work. CEG 498 projects are a minimum of two quarters in length and must be completed in groups of at least three students. Projects are selected under the guidance of the course instructor and are tailored to both student interest and formal classroom preparation. Students are evaluated both on their individual contributions as recorded in graded engineering journals and on the quality of their collective efforts as reflected in group generated products.


Ceg 751-01: Microprocessors Ii, Jack Jean Apr 2011

Ceg 751-01: Microprocessors Ii, Jack Jean

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.


Ceg 320-01: Computer Organization, Richard Van Hook Apr 2011

Ceg 320-01: Computer Organization, Richard Van Hook

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Terminology and understanding of functional organizations and sequential operation of a digital computer. Program structure, and machine and assembly language topics including addressing, stacks, argument pasing, arithmetic operations, traps, and input/output. Macros, modularization, linkers, and debuggers are used. Three hours lecture, tow hours lab.


Ceg 702-01: Advanced Communication Networks, Bin Wang Apr 2011

Ceg 702-01: Advanced Communication Networks, Bin Wang

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.


Ceg 770-01: Computer Engineering Mathematics, Jack Jean Apr 2011

Ceg 770-01: Computer Engineering Mathematics, Jack Jean

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.


Ceg 461/661-01: Object-Oriented Programming And Design, Thomas C. Hartrum Apr 2011

Ceg 461/661-01: Object-Oriented Programming And Design, Thomas C. Hartrum

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Study of object-oriented designed and programming. Programming topics emphasize the core concepts of encapsulation, inheritance, poly morphism, and dynamic binding. Additional topics include class organization, software maintenance, and design of reusable components. There is a project to be implemented in a modern object-oriented language such as Java or C++.


Ceg 221-01: Advanced C For Engineers, Jay Dejongh Apr 2011

Ceg 221-01: Advanced C For Engineers, Jay Dejongh

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course introduces advanced constructs, algorithms, and data structures in the C programming language. Emphasis is on problem solving and techniques useful to engineers. Topics include functions, arrays, pointers, and structures as well as sorting algorithms, linked lists, binary files, complex numbers, and numerical methods applications. 4 credit hours. Prerequisite: CEG220 (Introduction to C Programming for Engineers).


Ceg 429/629-01: Internet Security, Prabhaker Mateti Apr 2011

Ceg 429/629-01: Internet Security, Prabhaker Mateti

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Introduction to security issues arising primarily from computer networks. Topics include node and service authentication, address spoofing, hijacking, SYN floods, smurfing, sniffing, routing tricks, and privacy of data en route. Buffer overruns and other exploitation of software development errors. Hardening of operating systems. Intrusion detection. Firewalls. Ethics. Prerequisites: CEG 433


Ceg 402/602-01: Introduction To Computer Communication, Bin Wang Apr 2011

Ceg 402/602-01: Introduction To Computer Communication, Bin Wang

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.


Ceg 233-01: Linux And Windows, Prabhaker Mateti Apr 2011

Ceg 233-01: Linux And Windows, Prabhaker Mateti

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Introduction to Linux and Windows systems. GUI and Windowing Systems. Files and Directories, Ownership and Sharing. Programs and Processes. System calls, Libraries. Loading. Dynamic linking. Command Line Shells. Scripting languages. Regular expressions. Clients and Servers. Web browser clients and servers. Secure shell, sftp. SSUTSL. HTTPS. System Administration. 4 credit hours. 3 hours lectures, 2 hours labs. Prerequisites: None.


Cs 205: Introduction To Computers And Office Productivity Software, Terri Bauer Apr 2011

Cs 205: Introduction To Computers And Office Productivity Software, Terri Bauer

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Focus on learning MS Office software applications including intermediate word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation graphics using a case study approach where critical thinking and problem solving skills are required. Computer concepts are integrated throughout the course to provide an understanding of the basics of computing, the latest technological advance and how they are used in industry. Ethics and issues encountered in business are discussed to challenge students on societal impact of technology.


Cs 214: Visual Basic Programming, Eric Saunders Apr 2011

Cs 214: Visual Basic Programming, Eric Saunders

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course will cover the fundamentals of object-oriented computer programming; with an emphasis on design, structure, debugging, and testing. Visual Basic 2008 will be used for developing programs.


Ceg 479/679-01: Computer Animation, Thomas Wischgoll Apr 2011

Ceg 479/679-01: Computer Animation, Thomas Wischgoll

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.