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Computer Science & Information Systems
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Networks and Data Communications |
| Prerequisite |
CSIS 153
MATH 210 |
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| Description |
Introduction to concepts and terminology of data communications technology. Local area and Long-haul networks; network architecture models and protocols; communications hardware, standards, media, signaling concepts, and channel characteristics; error prevention, detection and correction; distributed data processing and data communications trends. Project required. |
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Networking and Data Communications Lab |
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| Description |
Lab to accompany CSIS 349: Networking and Data Communications. Taken concurrently with CSIS 349, provides the following: A study of how TCP/IP protocol software functions and interacts to facilitate communication across an internet. The Client/Server Model, its service techniques, efficiency and security issues are investigated in detail. Programming project(s) required. |
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Advanced Concepts in Programming |
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| Description |
Continuation of CSIS 252 with emphasis on the implementation of data structures, implementation alternatives, and algorithm analysis. |
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| Title |
Linux Programming and Development Tools |
| Prerequisite |
CSIS 153 |
| Course Outline |
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| Description |
An introduction to UNIX programming and program development tools. Considers the UNIX file system, shells, scripting languages, system calls, signal handling, interprocess communication, and tools for constructing, archiving, debugging, testing and installing software products. |
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Mobile Application Development & Programming |
| Prerequisite |
CSIS 335 or CSIS 336 or CSIS 252 |
| Course Outline |
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| Description |
The course provides an introduction to the design and implementation of applications for mobile devices. It addresses creating and deploying applications. Topics include architecture overview, the application lifecycle, mobile APIs, mobile development tools, design of the user interface, and integrating apps with a database. |
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Topics in Computer Science and Information Systems |
| Course Outline |
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| Description |
Discussion of current topics not included in other Computer Science and Information Systems courses. |
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| Title |
E-Commerce and M-Commerce Technologies |
| Prerequisite |
CSIS 336 |
| Course Outline |
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| Description |
This course introduces students to both the theory and practice of conducting business over the Internet and World Wide Web. The course focuses on the technology infrastructure that forms the foundation for e- and m-commerce. |
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Operating Systems |
| Prerequisite |
ENGL 387 CSIS 320 CSIS 352 |
| Course Outline |
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| Description |
A study of operating systems as a resource manager with emphasis on process management and synchronization, CPU scheduling, deadlocks, memory management, virtual memory, file management, I/O systems, and distributed systems. Project required. Prior or concurrent enrollment in CSIS 352 is required. |
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| Title |
Design, Implementation and Support of Information Systems |
| Prerequisite |
CSIS 336 and CSIS 340 |
| Course Outline |
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| Description |
The course is dedicated to object-oriented design and implementation using contemporary design principles and patters. The object-oriented approach of this course is based on Unified Modeling Language (UML). The course provides up-to-date coverage of adaptive and agile techniques and processes, and emphasizes layered architectures and Web development. |
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| Title |
Modern Software Development |
| Prerequisite |
CSIS 336 |
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| Description |
Modern Software Development |
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| Title |
Network Security |
| Prerequisite |
CSIS 349 |
| Course Outline |
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| Description |
This class addresses those fundamental issues confronting today's network administrator. Topics covered include LAN subnetting and router configuration, security policy development, data security and encryption, access control, packet filtering, perimeter protection, intrusion detection, and disaster recovery. The amount of time spent on each topic and on current issues will vary with the interests/composition of the class. Junior standing in a CSIS major is required. |
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| Title |
Intelligent and Predictive Systems |
| Prerequisite |
CSIS 304,
MATH 210,
CSIS 153 |
| Course Outline |
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| Description |
Introduction to the concepts and tools used in the development of decision support systems, executive information systems and expert systems including the systems development process and strategy for developing such systems. Junior standing in a CSIS major is required. |
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| Title |
Intelligent and Predictive Systems |
| Prerequisite |
CSIS 304,
MATH 210,
CSIS 153 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Introduction to the concepts and tools used in the development of decision support systems, executive information systems and expert systems by utilizing different methodologies and models, Machine Learning, and Data Warehousing, including strategies for developing such systems. Senior standing in a CSIS major is required. |
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| Title |
Programming Languages |
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| Description |
An examination of underlying concepts in high-level programming languages and techniques for their implementation in a selected group of such languages along with a discussion of the interrelationship between programming and programming languages. |
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| Title |
Compilers |
| Prerequisite |
MATH 210
CSIS 450 |
| Course Outline |
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| Description |
Organization of compilers; transition graphs, lexical analyzers, regular expressions and lexical analyzer generators; context-free grammars, top-down and bottom-up parsers, and parser generators; error recovery. Students are expected to carry out a project which involves developing a front-end (lexical analyzer, parser and 3AC generator) of a compiler for a hypothetical Pascal-like language. |
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Internship |
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| Description |
Opportunity for students to supplement classroom learning with field work with a computer-using agency. A maximum of 3 credits applicable toward the major. Instructor permission required. |
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Topics in Computer Science and Information Systems |
| Course Outline |
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| Description |
Discussion of current topics not included in other Computer Science and Information Systems courses. Up to 3 credits can be applied to the major. Junior standing in a CSIS major is required. |
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Senior Seminar |
| Course Outline |
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| Description |
Library and independent study of advanced computing topics followed by oral and written presentations. Students should plan to take this course in the year that they graduate. Junior standing in a CSIS major is required. |
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Undergraduate Research |
| Course Outline |
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| Description |
Undergraduate research of advanced topics under the guidance of department faculty. Up to 3 credits can be applied to the major. Must be CSIS major. Instructor permission required. |
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