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Ceg 479/679-01: Computer Animation, Thomas C. Hartrum Apr 2008

Ceg 479/679-01: Computer Animation, Thomas C. Hartrum

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

By the end of this quarter, you will have learnt techniques for designing various models and algorithms for animation of such models as well as their rendering using OpenGL and CIC++. The outline of the course is as follows: • Introduction • Transformations • Interpolation techniques • Kinematic Linkages • Physically-Based Animation • Fluids • Modeling and Animating Human Figures • Special Models for Animation


Ceg 499-01: Www Autonomous Robotics, John C. Gallagher Apr 2008

Ceg 499-01: Www Autonomous Robotics, John C. Gallagher

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

WWW Autonomous Robotics is a computer engineering practicum offered entirely via the Internet. The course adopts a low threshold, no ceiling philosophy. This means that the course is designed to be inclusive of students with limited formal training while still providing significant challenges for those with greater preparation and/or motivation. Students will be required to create control programs for a mobile autonomous robot. In each course unit, the problems posed will become increasingly more challenging. Coaching, advise, and instruction are done online via chat interfaces. Student code is tested first in a simulator that we provide and then on a …


Ceg 751-01: Microprocessors Ii, Jack Jean Apr 2008

Ceg 751-01: Microprocessors Ii, Jack Jean

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.


Ceg 760-01: Advanced Software Computer Engineering, Thomas C. Hartrum Apr 2008

Ceg 760-01: Advanced Software Computer Engineering, Thomas C. Hartrum

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

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.


Ceg 260-01: Digital Circuits, Jack Jean Apr 2008

Ceg 260-01: Digital Circuits, Jack Jean

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.


Cs 241-02: Computer Programming Ii, Michael R. Peterson Apr 2008

Cs 241-02: Computer Programming Ii, Michael R. Peterson

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

A continuation of CS240. The emphasis is on data abstraction and object-oriented programming. Prerequisite: CS240.


Ceg 724-01: Computer Vision I, Arthur A. Goshtasby Apr 2008

Ceg 724-01: Computer Vision I, Arthur A. Goshtasby

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course covers basic techniques for low-level and some mid-level vision. The techniques include: camera calibration, image filtering and edge detection, image segmentation and feature selection, and stereo depth perception.


Ceg 460/660-01: Computer Engineering, Eric Maston Apr 2008

Ceg 460/660-01: Computer Engineering, Eric Maston

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course is concerned with the techniques of designing and constructing large programs. Some of the required basic concepts necessarily have to be developed using small programs as examples. To this extent. we also study programming-in-the-small. The overall objectives are to present an overview of issues in the development of software, to discuss terminology, to illustrate via example case studies, and to give sufficiently detailed advice on how to develop quality software. Hands-on experience is emphasized through the use of homework and a class project.


Cs 209: Computer Programming For Business Ii, Dennis Kellermeier Apr 2008

Cs 209: Computer Programming For Business Ii, Dennis Kellermeier

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

CS 209 is the second of a two quarter sequence in programming for business students. It is required for Management Information Science majors. The courses are designed to help students achieve a high degree of facility in intermediate level programming.


Cs 142: Computer Programming - Ii, Haiyun Bian Apr 2008

Cs 142: Computer Programming - Ii, Haiyun Bian

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Concepts introduced in CS 141 are developed in greater detail and depth with the Java programming language. Topics include object oriented programming, graphics, development of user interfaces and exception handling. Student must register for both lecture and one lab section. Prerequisite: CS 141


Cs 214: Visual Basic Programming, Michael Ondrasek Apr 2008

Cs 214: Visual Basic Programming, Michael Ondrasek

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course provides a general introduction to the fundamentals of object computer programming. Examples from and applications to a broad range of problems are given. No prior knowledge of programming is assumed. However, students should have a familiarity with programming concepts. The concepts covered will be applied in the Visual Basic programming language. 4 credit hours.


Cs 480/680: Comparative Languages, Krishnaprasad Thirunarayan Apr 2008

Cs 480/680: Comparative Languages, Krishnaprasad Thirunarayan

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course will introduce fundamental concepts and paradigms underlying the design of modern programming languages. For concreteness, we study the details of an object-oriented language (e.g. Java), and a functional language (e.g., Scheme) . The overall goal is to enable comparison and evaluation of existing languages. The programming assignments will be coded in Java s and in Scheme.


Cs 884: Advanced Topics In Programming Languages, Krishnaprasad Thirunarayan Apr 2008

Cs 884: Advanced Topics In Programming Languages, Krishnaprasad Thirunarayan

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

The primary focus of this course is the design and specification of the Object-Oriented language Java.


Ceg 404/604-01: Wireless Sensor Networks, Bin Wang Jan 2008

Ceg 404/604-01: Wireless Sensor Networks, Bin Wang

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.


Ceg 860-01: Object-Oriented Programming, Krishnaprasad Thirunarayan Jan 2008

Ceg 860-01: Object-Oriented Programming, Krishnaprasad Thirunarayan

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course motivates the need for object-oriented programming, and studies, in detail, object-oriented programming techniques, languages, and technology. The lectures will focus on the foundations of OOP, while the student presentations will focus on the applications and extensions of Object Technology.


Ceg 411/611-01: Microprocessor-Based System Design, Jack Jean Jan 2008

Ceg 411/611-01: Microprocessor-Based System Design, Jack Jean

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.


Cs 714-01: Machine Learning, Shaojun Wang Jan 2008

Cs 714-01: Machine Learning, Shaojun Wang

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.


Cs 765-01: Foundations Of Neurocomputation, John C. Gallagher Jan 2008

Cs 765-01: Foundations Of Neurocomputation, John C. Gallagher

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course is designed to help you develop a solid understanding of neural network algorithms and architectures. At the end of this course you should be able to read and critically evaluate most neural network papers published in major journals, (e.g. IEEE Transaction on Neural Networks, Neural Networks, and Neural Computation). In addition, you should be able to implement a broad range of network architectures and learning algorithms for a variety of applications.


Cs 205-08: Introduction To Computers And Office Productivity Software, Kim Gros Jan 2008

Cs 205-08: Introduction To Computers And Office Productivity Software, Kim Gros

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Focus on learning MS Office software applications including word processing (intermediate), 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 advances and how they are used in industry. Ethics and issues encountered in business are discussed to challenge students on societal impact of technology.


Cs 790-03: Services Science, Yong Pei Jan 2008

Cs 790-03: Services Science, Yong Pei

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Service Science, Management, and Engineering (SSME), often referred to
as Services Science, is emerging as a distinct field of study. It
encompasses numerous areas relating to the increasing role of services
in the world economy. In this course we will focus primarily on
services computing, or the technical aspects of services science, and
secondarily on the allied economic, business, and organizational aspects


Cs 142-01: Computer Programming - Ii, Michael Ondrasek Jan 2008

Cs 142-01: Computer Programming - Ii, Michael Ondrasek

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

The concepts introduced in CS 141 are developed in greater detail and depth with the Java programming language. Topics include object oriented programming, graphics, development of user interfaces and handling runtime errors with an emphasis on program verification and testing. Students must register for both lecture and one laboratory section. 4 credit hours. Prerequisite: CS 141 (Computer Programming I) and MTH 127 (College Algebra) or equivalent.


Cs 317-01: Numerical Methods Ii, Ronald F. Taylor Jan 2008

Cs 317-01: Numerical Methods Ii, Ronald F. Taylor

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Continuation of CS/MTH/3161516. Introduction to numerical methods used in the sciences. Methods for solving matrix eigenvalue problems, initial value and boundary value problem for ordinary differential equations (ODEs). Study of standard types of partial differential equations (PDEs) with applications. Solution techniques for systems of nonlinear equations. Discussion of sources of error in numerical methods. Special topics and applications presented as schedule permits. Four credit hours.


Cs 208-01: Computer Programming For Business I, David M. Hutchison Jan 2008

Cs 208-01: Computer Programming For Business I, David M. Hutchison

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

CS 208 is the first in a sequence of two programming classes required for MIS majors. This course will introduce students to the basic concepts of programming. Examples are from business applications and display graphics and emphasis is on problem solving with the computer as a tool.


Cs 214-01: Visual Basic Programming, Michael Ondrasek Jan 2008

Cs 214-01: Visual Basic Programming, Michael Ondrasek

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course provides a general introduction to the fundamentals of object computer programming. Examples from and applications to a broad range of problems are given. No prior know ledge of programming is assumed. However, students should have a familiarity with programming concepts. The concepts covered will be applied in the Visual Basic programming language. 4 credit hours.


Cs 240-01: Introduction To Computer Science, Jay Dejongh Jan 2008

Cs 240-01: Introduction To Computer Science, Jay Dejongh

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Basic concepts of programming and programming languages are introduced. Emphasis is on structured programming and stepwise refinement. Prerequisite: MTH 130 or MPL 5.


Cs 701-01: Database Systems And Design, Soon M. Chung Jan 2008

Cs 701-01: Database Systems And Design, Soon M. Chung

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Introduction of DB design concepts and operating principles of database systems.


Cs 205: Introduction To Computers And Office Productivity Software, Ann Tirpack Jan 2008

Cs 205: Introduction To Computers And Office Productivity Software, Ann Tirpack

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Focus on learning MS Office software applications including word processing (intermediate), 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 advances and how they are used in industry. Ethics and issues encountered in business are discussed to challenge students on societal impact of technology.


Cs 771-01: Natural Language Processing Techniques, Shaojun Wang Jan 2008

Cs 771-01: Natural Language Processing Techniques, Shaojun Wang

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.


Cs 790-02: Advanced Data Mining, Guozhu Dong Jan 2008

Cs 790-02: Advanced Data Mining, Guozhu Dong

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course covers advanced topics in data mining. The topics can be roughly classified along the following dimensions: pattern/model types, mining/analysis techniques, and data types. The course will examine sequence mining, text mining, graph mining, data cube mining, microarray gene expression mining, stream mining, time series mining, web mining, bioinformatics, privacy issues, etc.


Ceg 820-01: Computer Architecture Ii, Soon M. Chung Jan 2008

Ceg 820-01: Computer Architecture Ii, Soon M. Chung

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Continuation of CEG720 with more details on multiprocessor systems, parallel processing, and performance analysis.