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In-depth study of professional responsibility in the field of computer science. Students are expected to read journal papers, articles, and books, participate in class discussions, and give presentations.

Design, analysis and correctness proofs of important algorithms from areas such as combinatorics, seminumerical algorithms, data storage and retrieval, systems programming, and artificial intelligence. Includes a study of complexity theory.

The history and applications of artificial intelligence. Topics include: inference, knowledge representation, search, cognitive architecture, decision making under uncertainty, and machine learning. Course is taught in fall of odd-numbered years.

Algorithmic and analysis techniques for biological data such as DNA, RNA, proteins, and gene expression. Topics include molecular biology, alignment and searching algorithms, sequence evolution algorithms, genetic trees, and analysis of microarray data. This course is interdisciplinary and assumes programming skills. Course is taught in fall of odd-numbered years.

An examination of topics in computer graphics, including graphical output devices, line-drawing and clipping algorithms, representation and drawing of curves, techniques for transforming graphical images, and methods of modeling and rendering in three-dimensions. Course is taught in fall of even-numbered years.

The design and implementation of databases with an emphasis on the use of relational database management systems (DBMS). Query languages, table and index design, query evaluation, transaction management, tuning, security. Course taught in fall of even-numbered years.

Software lifecycle models. Requirements engineering. Planning and managing software projects. Software design methods. System integration, software quality assurance, testing, and validation. Software maintenance.

Students will design, develop, and evaluate a web-based application. Emphasis on human factors, security, databases. Course is taught in spring of odd-numbered years.

A broad first course in computer networks and internetworking. OSI and TCP/IP layered models, TCP/IP protocol suite, transmission media, local area networks, network and transport-layer protocols, internetworking, internet addressing and routing. Course is taught in spring of odd-numbered years.

Functions, structure, design, and problems of operating systems. Concepts and principles of operating system design and implementation including file system, CPU scheduling, memory management (including virtual memory), deadlocks in computer systems, concurrent processes and programming, threads, and protection.

This course will provide an introduction to the field of computer game design. The philosophy, objectives, and history of this field will be explored. In addition, the course will emphasize practical applications of some of the more prevalent techniques. Course is taught in spring of even-numbered years.

Cryptography, program security, security in operating systems, security in computer networks, security administration and policies. Course is taught in spring of even-numbered years.

Introduction to finite automata, Turing machines, formal languages, and computability.

Lexical analysis, syntactic analysis, type checking, and code generation. Introduction to optimization.

Selection of and preparation for a senior capstone design project in computer science. Students work in teams to prepare a formal proposal and design to meet performance specifications or research goals. Written and oral reports on the design project are required. Fee: $40.

A continuation of CS 480, students work in teams to implement, test, and evaluate their design. Written and oral reports are required, including a demonstration of the project. This course includes a comprehensive examination based on the CS curriculum. Fee: $40.

A major design experience based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work and incorporating appropriate standards and multiple realistic constraints. Projects have some combination of the following characteristics: realism, communication, exposure, teamwork, learning, and related opportunities. First offering in fall 2014 (CS 483 and EGR 300 replace CS 480.) Fee: $40.

Continuation of a major design experience based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work and incorporating appropriate standards and multiple realistic constraints. Projects have some combination of the following characteristics: realism, communication, exposure, teamwork, learning, and related opportunities. First offering in spring 2015, replaces CS 481. Fee: $40.

Selected study or project in computer science for upper-division students. Must be arranged between the student and an individual faculty member and subsequently approved by the dean of engineering. No more than three hours of directed study taken at the University may be used for elective credits to satisfy degree requirements.

Credit arranged.

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Faculty-directed student research. Before enrolling, a student must consult with a faculty member to define the project. May be repeated for credit.

Research, study, or original work under the direction of a faculty mentor, leading to a scholarly thesis document with a public presentation of results. Requires approval of thesis director, department chair, dean, and the director of the honors program, when appropriate.