Computer Engineering Commons^™

Cs 1011: Advanced Concepts/Techniques And Software Productivity Tools, Terri Bauer

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

By the end of this course, the students will have a greater depth of understanding in the areas of spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software and web design using Microsoft Excel, Access, and PowerPoint covering the following topics.

Microsoft Excel 2010:

Chapters 5 - 8

Microsoft Access 2010:

Chapters 5 - 7

Microsoft PowerPoint 2010:

Chapter 3 & 4

Cs 2200-01: Discrete Structures And Their Algorithms, Pascal Hitzler

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Cs 3100-01/5100-01: Data Structures And Algorithms, Erik Marlow Buck

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Cs 1181-01: Computer Science Ii, Michael Ondrasek

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This is the second course in a two-semester sequence introducing fundamental concepts and techniques for computer science and engineering. The course focuses on problem analysis, advanced programming concepts using JAVA and fundamental data structures. Students learn to analyze problems and evaluate potential solutions with respect to choice of data structures and computational efficiency. Student are exposed to the underlying implementation of basic data structures available in JAVA libraries and develop the skilled needs to extend existing data structures and design new data structures to solve increasingly complex problems. This is an integrated writing course.

Cs 3190: Programming Language Workshop In Scala, Krishnaprasad Thirunarayan

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course is designed as a self-study in Scala. You are expected to learn the language and solve a set of programming problems assigned to you using Scala available from http://www.scala-lang.org/. There are no exams. We officially meet only once in the semester (and attending this meeting is optional if the online document is clear). However, I will be available in the posted office hours for clarifications and discussions about the programming problems. Typically, most of the communication is via emails.

Cs 3100-02/5100-02: Data Structures And Algorithms, Keke Chen

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course will cover the fundamentals of algorithm design and analysis, the implementation of classical data structures and control structures, and the basic problem solving techniques.

Cs 3200/5200: Theoretical Foundations Of Computing, Guozhu Dong

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

CS 3200/5200 is an introduction to (a) formal language and automata theory and (b) computability. For (a), we will examine mechanisms for defining syntax of languages and devices for recognizing languages. Along with the fundamentals of these two topics, the course will investigate the relationships between language definition mechanisms and language recognition devices. For (b), we will study decision problems, the Church-Turing thesis, the undecidability of the Halting Problem, and problem reduction and undecidability. The text will be the third edition of Languages and Machines: An Introduction to the Theory of Computer Science, by Thomas Sudkamp.

Cs 7140: Advanced Software Computer Engineering, Prabhaker Mateti

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

[3 credit hours] This course covers advanced topics in software engineering. Aspects of problem specification, design, verification, and evaluation are discussed. We will focus on design methods, including software patterns, and software architecture, plus some advanced topics involving formal methods of software specification or evaluation using software metrics. Students will participate in team projects to apply the methods discussed. Prerequisites: CEG 4110 or CEG 6110.

Cs 1000-09: Technology And Society, Meg Wiltshire

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

What impact does technology have on society? As technology plays a greater role in our everyday lives, this becomes an increasingly important issue. The past 30 years have seen unprecedented technological advances, but the benefits obtained are often offset by unforeseen consequences and repercussions, such as privacy concerns, identity theft, and safety. This course will evaluate the consequences of technology on individuals, organizations, and society, identifying the potential benefits and limitations. We will discuss how social, ethical, legal, and philosophical issues have impacted, and will continue to impact, society.

Cs 7700: Advanced Database Systems, Guozhu Dong

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Introduction of design concepts, operating principles, current trends and research issues in database systems.

Cs 7900-01: Optimizing Compilers For Modern Architectures, Meilin Liu

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course studies compiler optimization for modern architectures, program performance optimization. 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 1200: Introduction To Discrete Structures, Analee Marlenee Miranda

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Introduction to discrete structures as relevant for computer science. Emphasis on developing a working knowledge of basic mathematical notation and manipulation with discrete structures.

Cs 1180-01: Computer Programming - I, Jay Dejongh

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 4700/6700: Introduction To Database Management Systems, Soon M. Chung

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Survey of logical and physical aspects of database management systems. Entity Relationship and relational models for databases are presented. Physical database design methods, formal DB design concepts, and operating principles of database systems are discussed.

Cs 7100: Advanced 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 in Scheme for specifying operationally the various programming language features/constructs (spanning simple expression language to class-based object-oriented language). It also introduces attribute grammar framework that is convenient for automatic translation and axiomatic semantics formalism that assists in program verification. The programming assignments will be coded in Scheme using Racket IDE.

Cs/Mth 3260/5260: Numerical Methods For Digital Computers, Ronald F. Taylor

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Numerical methods for the sciences using modern programming languages. Solution of linear and nonlinear equations. symmetric matrix eigenvalue problems, interpolation, and least squares. Initial value and boundary value problems for representative systems governed by ordinary and partial differential equations are also solved numerically. Three hours lecture.

Cs 1200: Introduction To Discrete Structures, Analee Marlenee Miranda

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Introduction to discrete structures as relevant computer science. Emphasis on developing a working knowledge of basic mathematical notation and manipulation with discrete structures.

Cs 1180-09: Computer Programming - I, Jay Dejongh

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 4830-01/6830-01: Systems Simulation, Erik Marlow Buck

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Cs 7900-03: Information Security, Shaojun Wang

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Machine learning studies automatic methods of learning to make accurate predictions or useful decisions based on past observations. This course introduces theoretical machine learning, including mathematical models of machine learning, and the design and rigorous analysis of learning algorithms for classification, regression and ranking etc. Topics include: bounds on the number of random examples needed to learn; learning from non-random examples in the on-line learning model (for instance, for investment portfolio selection); how to boost the accuracy of a weak learning algorithm, kernel methods such as support-vector machines; consistency of machine learning methods.

Cs 2800: Web Design Fundamentals, Mohamed B. Ali

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

HTML is the markup language that every web developer uses in order to structure and present content in the Internet. HTML5 is the standard that is being shaped and developed currently. It extends and improves the last HTML4 standard and takes it to the next level with support multimedia, communication and more. In this course, Students learn the fundamentals of Web design and development. Using various web software (Text editors, Expression Web, browsers and ftp clients). We will use CSS and forms, learn to add multimedia to pages, learn to insert JavaScript code into our web pages to increase interactivity, …

Ceg 2170-01: Introduction To C Programming For Engineers, Shaojun Wang

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Basic engineering problem solving using the C programming language. Topics include loops, selection, input/output, files, functions, arrays, complex variables, pointers, structures, and dynamic memory. Students will learn how to approach solving problems in engineering and science; how to develop algorithms, using advanced techniques such as recursion, searching, s01ting and linked lists, to solve those problems; and how to implement those algorithms in the C language.

Cs 1000-01: Technology And Society, Meg Wiltshire

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

What impact does technology have on society? As technology plays a greater role in our everyday lives, this becomes and increasingly important issue. The past 30 years have seen unprecedented technological advances, but the benefits obtained are often offset by unforeseen consequences and repercussions, such as privacy concerns, identity theft, and safety. This course will evaluate the consequences of technology on individuals, organizations, and society, identifying the potential benefits and limitations. We will discuss how social, ethical, legal, and philosophical issues have impacted, and will continue to impact, society.

Tdma Slot Reservation In Cluster-Based Vanets, Mohammad Salem Almalag

Computer Science Theses & Dissertations

Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks (VANETs) are a form of Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs) in which vehicles on the road form the nodes of the network. VANETs provide several services to enhance the safety and comfort of drivers and passengers. These services can be obtained by the wireless exchange of information among the vehicles driving on the road. In particular, the transmission of two different types of messages, safety/update and non-safety messages.

The transmission of safety/update message aims to inform the nearby vehicles about the sender's current status and/or a detected dangerous situation. This type of transmission is designed to …

Measuring The Value Of Conceptual Modeling A Return On Investment (Roi) Analysis, Jeffrey Alan Brelsford

Computational Modeling & Simulation Engineering Theses & Dissertations

This thesis presents a method for calculating the return on investment (ROI) of conceptual modeling. Conceptual modeling as it relates to Modeling and Simulation (M&S) studies is a process that abstracts a model of a real or proposed system to be subsequently used for developing computer models. The conceptual modeling process is a critical constituent in an M&S project because it produces the central reference for building the computer model. Computer models require formal logic to carry out procedures, and consistent arguments in formal logic are crucial for the model to be useful. Not only does formal logic provide the …

Searching Visual Instances With Topology Checking And Context Modeling, Wei Zhang, Chong-Wah Ngo

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

Instance Search (INS) is a realistic problem initiated by TRECVID, which is to retrieve all occurrences of the querying object, location, or person from a large video collection. It is a fundamental problem with many applications, and also a challenging problem different from the traditional concept or near-duplicate (ND) search, since the relevancy is defined at instance level. True responses could exhibit various visual variations, such as being small on the image with different background, or showing a non-homography spatial configuration. Based on the Bag-of-Words model, we propose two techniques tailored for Instance Search. Specifically, we explore the use of …

Predicting Sql Injection And Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities Through Mining Input Sanitization Patterns, Lwin Khin Shar, Hee Beng Kuan Tan

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

ContextSQL injection (SQLI) and cross site scripting (XSS) are the two most common and serious web application vulnerabilities for the past decade. To mitigate these two security threats, many vulnerability detection approaches based on static and dynamic taint analysis techniques have been proposed. Alternatively, there are also vulnerability prediction approaches based on machine learning techniques, which showed that static code attributes such as code complexity measures are cheap and useful predictors. However, current prediction approaches target general vulnerabilities. And most of these approaches locate vulnerable code only at software component or file levels. Some approaches also involve process attributes that …

Arraytrack: A Fine-Grained Indoor Location System, Jie Xiong, Kyle Jamieson

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

With myriad augmented reality, social networking, and retail shopping applications all on the horizon for the mobile handheld, a fast and accurate location technology will become key to a rich user experience. When roaming outdoors, users can usually count on a clear GPS signal for accurate location, but indoors, GPS often fades, and so up until recently, mobiles have had to rely mainly on rather coarse-grained signal strength readings. What has changed this status quo is the recent trend of dramatically increasing numbers of antennas at the indoor access point, mainly to bolster capacity and coverage with multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) …

Circular Reranking For Visual Search, Ting Yao, Chong-Wah Ngo

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

Search reranking is regarded as a common way to boost retrieval precision. The problem nevertheless is not trivial especially when there are multiple features or modalities to be considered for search, which often happens in image and video retrieval. This paper proposes a new reranking algorithm, named circular reranking, that reinforces the mutual exchange of information across multiple modalities for improving search performance, following the philosophy that strong performing modality could learn from weaker ones, while weak modality does benefit from interacting with stronger ones. Technically, circular reranking conducts multiple runs of random walks through exchanging the ranking scores among …

Impact Of Primary User Activity On The Performance Of Energy-Based Spectrum Sensing In Cognitive Radio Systems, Sara L. Macdonald

Electrical & Computer Engineering Theses & Dissertations

Increasing numbers of wireless devices and mobile data requirements have led to a spectrum shortage. However spectrum utilization percentages are often low due to the current static spectrum allocation process where primary users (PUs) are given exclusive use to spectrum. Several mechanisms to increase spectrum utilization have been proposed including opportunistic spectrum access (OSA). Cognitive Radio (CR) is an emerging concept in wireless communication systems that aims to enable OSA in licensed frequencies by secondary users (SUs). CR systems are expected to sense the spectrum in order to determine if the PU is transmitting. Therefore OSA performance relies on the …