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Course Schedule for COMPUTER SCIENCE - Spring 2014

Class No.	Course ID	Title	Credits	Type	Instructor(s)	Days:Times	Location	Permission Required	Dist
1322	CPSC-110-01	Computers, Inform & Society	1.00	LEC	Ridgway,John V. E.	TR: 9:25AM-10:40AM	TBA		NUM
		Enrollment limited to 40
		NOTE: Not open to students who have received credit for CPSC 215.
		NOTE: 15 seats are reserved for First-year students.
		Computers are ubiquitous and infiltrate almost every aspect of our daily life. From laptops to cell phones we have access to a wealth of information that is both an indispensible tool of modern society and a potential risk to our privacy, security, and even our identity. How is information represented inside a computer? What are the important parts of a computer? How are these pieces used to represent, store, and communicate information? How is software used to manipulate this information? What languages are used today to communicate on the information highway (World Wide Web)? What are the impacts of this information and its use? We will learn the fundamentals of computer technology, information abstraction, software, and ethical questions raised in today's technologically advanced society. We will study the predominant languages of the internet (HTML, CSS, & JavaScript) to observe and understand how information is represented in a computer and communicated in the form of web pages. Basic computational constructs such as variables, functions, parameters, and control structures will be introduced.
1917	CPSC-110-05	Interactive Computer Graphics	1.00	LEC	Yoon,Peter A.	WF: 1:15PM-2:30PM	TBA		NUM
		Enrollment limited to 40
		NOTE: This course is not open to students who have received credit for CPSC215.
		NOTE: 15 seats are reserved for First-year students.
		Advances in computer technology have made computer graphics one of the most rapid and economical ways of generating digital images. It is not surprising to find computer graphics used in virtually all areas of modern life. Doctors use three-dimensional medical imaging techniques to view a cross section of body tissues and organs during surgery. Sophisticated engineering and architectural systems are now designed with an aid of computer graphics tools. High-resolution imaging of molecular structures allows scientists to study the behavior of highly complex processes. Computer-generated animations, scenes, and special-effects are commonly used in today’s motion pictures and video games. This course introduces fundamental techniques and tools used in computer graphics. The topics will include drawing, coloring, shading, and modeling three-dimensional objects. In addition to lectures on the underlying principles of computer graphics, students will engage in a series of hands-on laboratory exercises which will provide an opportunity to design and generate the various types of digital images. Students will also be introduced to basic concepts of computer programming to manipulate more elaborate images and create computer animations.
1034	CPSC-115-01	Introduction to Computing	1.25	LEC	Morelli,Ralph A.	MWF: 11:00AM-11:50AM	TBA		NUM
		Enrollment limited to 48
		Prerequisite: C- or better in Computer Science 110 or mathematics skills appropriate for enrolling in a calculus class.
		A fundamental treatment of computer science topics featuring the study of the high-level programming language Python. Topics discussed will include computer architecture, programming languages, and ethical issues involved in computer use. Problem-solving techniques involved in writing programs will be studied, proper style and documentation will be required, and object-oriented program design will be introduced. A required weekly lab will involve an intensive study of programming techniques in Python.
1038	CPSC-115-20	Introduction to Computing	1.25	LAB	Morelli,Ralph A.	W: 1:15PM-3:55PM	TBA		NUM
		Enrollment limited to 24
		Prerequisite: C- or better in Computer Science 110 or mathematics skills appropriate for enrolling in a calculus class.
		A fundamental treatment of computer science topics featuring the study of the high-level programming language Python. Topics discussed will include computer architecture, programming languages, and ethical issues involved in computer use. Problem-solving techniques involved in writing programs will be studied, proper style and documentation will be required, and object-oriented program design will be introduced. A required weekly lab will involve an intensive study of programming techniques in Python.
1039	CPSC-115-21	Introduction to Computing	1.25	LAB	Ridgway,John V. E.	R: 1:30PM-4:10PM	TBA		NUM
		Enrollment limited to 24
		Prerequisite: C- or better in Computer Science 110 or mathematics skills appropriate for enrolling in a calculus class.
		A fundamental treatment of computer science topics featuring the study of the high-level programming language Python. Topics discussed will include computer architecture, programming languages, and ethical issues involved in computer use. Problem-solving techniques involved in writing programs will be studied, proper style and documentation will be required, and object-oriented program design will be introduced. A required weekly lab will involve an intensive study of programming techniques in Python.
1040	CPSC-203-01	Math Foundatns of Comput	1.00	LEC	Miyazaki,Takunari	MWF: 10:00AM-10:50AM	TBA		NUM
		Enrollment limited to 35
		Prerequisite: C- or better in Computer Science 110, or mathematics skills appropriate for enrolling in a calculus class.
		An introduction to the principles of logic and discrete mathematics required in the study of computer science. Topics covered may include: propositional and predicate logic and their relationship to general proof techniques used in computing and correctness proofs of programs; mathematical induction applied to recursion and recurrence relations; set theory with an emphasis on infinite sets used in computing; counting principles useful in analyzing graphs and trees; relations and functions and their relationship to databases and functional programming languages. Computer programs will be used to explore concepts examined in the course.
1035	CPSC-215-01	Data Structures & Algorithms	1.25	LEC	Miyazaki,Takunari	MWF: 11:00AM-11:50AM	TBA		NUM
		Enrollment limited to 36
		Prerequisite: C- or better in Computer Science 115L.
		A study of data structures and algorithms using a high-level programming language. The basic data structures (lists, stacks, queues, trees, and files) and basic algorithms (searching, sorting, and file management) will be introduced and implemented. Data and procedural abstraction, software design principles, and the analysis of the complexity of algorithms will be discussed. Details related to programming will be covered in a required weekly lab.
1037	CPSC-215-20	Data Structures & Algorithms	1.25	LAB	Miyazaki,Takunari	W: 1:15PM-3:55PM	TBA		NUM
		Enrollment limited to 18
		Prerequisite: C- or better in Computer Science 115L.
		A study of data structures and algorithms using a high-level programming language. The basic data structures (lists, stacks, queues, trees, and files) and basic algorithms (searching, sorting, and file management) will be introduced and implemented. Data and procedural abstraction, software design principles, and the analysis of the complexity of algorithms will be discussed. Details related to programming will be covered in a required weekly lab.
2307	CPSC-215-21	Data Structures & Algorithms	1.25	LAB	Yoon,Peter A.	R: 1:30PM-4:10PM	TBA		NUM
		Enrollment limited to 18
		Prerequisite: C- or better in Computer Science 115L.
		A study of data structures and algorithms using a high-level programming language. The basic data structures (lists, stacks, queues, trees, and files) and basic algorithms (searching, sorting, and file management) will be introduced and implemented. Data and procedural abstraction, software design principles, and the analysis of the complexity of algorithms will be discussed. Details related to programming will be covered in a required weekly lab.
1918	CPSC-315-01	Systems Software	1.00	LEC	Ridgway,John V. E.	TR: 10:50AM-12:05PM	TBA		NUM
		Enrollment limited to 25
		Prerequisite: C- or better in Computer Science 215L, 275L and either Computer Science 203 or Mathematics 205 (or concurrent enrollment in CPSC 203 or MATH 205)
		A study of the organization and implementation of computer operating systems. Topics include operating systems organization, file systems, memory and process management, resource allocation, recovery procedures, multiprogramming, and distributed processing. The Unix operating system will be used and emphasis will be placed on how various system functions have been implemented in the Unix environment.
1291	CPSC-399-01	Independent Study	0.50 - 1.00	IND	TBA	TBA	TBA	Y
		Enrollment limited to 100
		Independent work to develop maturity and initiative in the solution of a problem in the area of the student's special interests. This course may require concurrent registration in Computer Science 403 or 404. Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar's Office, and the approval of the instructor and chairperson are required for enrollment.
1036	CPSC-404-01	Computer Science Seminar	0.50	SEM	Miyazaki,Takunari	R: 1:30PM-2:45PM	TBA		WEB
		Enrollment limited to 25
		Students engaged in research (Computer Science 419) or independent study (Computer Science 399) and senior exercise students will meet with computer science faculty for oral presentations and critical discussions of journal papers, research plans, and research progress. Seniors using this course to satisfy the senior exercise requirement will be expected to complete a research or design project and make a formal presentation on its results to the seminar. The project may be an extension or revision of a project conducted in one of their other major courses.
2136	CPSC-415-01	Spec Topics: Mobile Computing	1.00	LEC	Morelli,Ralph A.	M: 1:15PM-3:55PM	TBA		NUM
		Enrollment limited to 24
		Prerequisite: C- or better in Computer Science 215.
		A survey of the concepts and practices involved in the emerging field of mobile computing, with a focus on the Android and iOS operating systems. Topics include event-driven programming, the client-server model, location awareness (GPS), service management, and mobile security. The course will also address some of the broader impacts of mobile computing on privacy, health, and the economy. The course will be project based and students will build several mobiles apps for the Android platform.
1292	CPSC-466-01	Teaching Assistant	0.50 - 1.00	IND	TBA	TBA	TBA	Y
		Enrollment limited to 100
		Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar's Office, and the approval of the instructor and chairperson are required for enrollment.
1293	CPSC-499-01	Senior Project Part 2	1.00	IND	TBA	TBA	TBA	Y
		Enrollment limited to 100
		This course is comprised of a research or implementation project and a final written report. This course is required for all senior computer science majors. Students must locate a project adviser and must submit a preliminary proposal to the project adviser by the last day of classes in the spring semester of the junior year. In addition to the proposal, submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar's Office, and the approval of the instructor and chairperson are required for each semester of this year-long project. The course credits are considered pending in the first semester and will be awarded upon completion of the second semester.

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