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CHEM 5700 - Advanced Organic Chemistry and Spectroscopy
This course, along with CHEM 5150 and CHEM 5750, provides a capstone chemistry experience for undergraduates. The course expands on fundamentals of organic reactions and mechanisms through investigations of molecular structure and reactivity. Students will gain experience in modern spectral interpretation and will learn to use the organic chemical literature and databases.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Fall every other year (odd years)
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CHEM 5720 - Medicinal Chemistry
Contemporary principles of organic chemistry relevant to drug development and action as they apply to biochemical systems.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 3770 and CHEM 3780, with a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisites.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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CHEM 5750 - Advanced Chemical Synthesis
This course provides a synthetic laboratory experience for undergraduates in conjunction with the CHEM 5700 and CHEM 5150 capstone courses. The fundamentals of synthetic techniques will be exercised through independent synthetic laboratory projects and detailed investigations of molecular structure using modern spectroscopic methods. Students will get hands-on experience with modern spectroscopic instrumentation and will learn to utilize the chemical literature and databases. It is strongly recommended that CHEM 5700 be taken before CHEM 5750 to prepare students for spectral interpretation.
Credits: 2 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Spring
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CHEM 5900 - Special Problems in Chemistry
Research work on a problem in chemistry in association with a faculty member.
Credits: 2 hours
Notes: May be repeated once for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
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CHEM 5980 - Readings in Chemistry
In consultation with a faculty member, the student will design a reading list in a specialized area. The student will master the material independently and will prepare a paper or other summary work as agreed with the faculty member.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated up to a total of six hours. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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CHEM 5990 - Independent Study in Chemistry
Under the direction of a faculty member, highly qualified advanced students or small groups may pursue student-initiated research projects. The results will be summarized in a paper or other work as agreed with the faculty members.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for up to a total of six credit hours. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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CHEM 6010 - Graduate Seminar
Graduate seminar in chemistry. Required of all candidates for advanced degrees in chemistry.
Credits: 1 hour
Notes: May be repeated for credit (Two semesters; one credit hour). Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate Students Only.
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CHEM 6090 - Advanced Topics in Chemistry
Topics are presented at a more advanced level than that used for undergraduate courses. Representative topics would be Organometallic Chemistry, Theories of Liquids and Solutions, Organic Quantum Chemistry, etc., the offering of which would depend on student interest.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit under different topics. Open to Graduate Students Only.
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CHEM 6100 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Covers the principles in inorganic chemistry and the chemical elements. Such topics as extranuclear structure of the atoms, periodic classification of the elements, valency and the chemical bond, complex ions and coordination compounds, acids and bases, and nonaqueous solvents are included in the study of chemical principles. The remainder of the course concerns the chemical elements and their compounds.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 5150
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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CHEM 6110 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
The chemistry of the transition elements. Consideration of the electronic and magnetic states of the transition metals and their compounds; the symmetry, stability, and reaction mechanisms of coordination compounds; application of bonding theories; systematic chemistry of the transition and inner transition elements.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 5150
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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CHEM 6220 - Theory of Analytical Chemistry
A course in the fundamental principles underlying chemical methods of analysis. Special emphasis is placed on equilibria, kinetics, and mechanisms of the important types of chemical reactions (acid-base, precipitation, complex formation, and redox) involved in chemical analysis; on methods of separation (precipitation, electrodeposition, and distillation techniques); and on the application of statistical methods of sampling, experiment design, and interpretation of results.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 4310
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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CHEM 6250 - Electroanalytical Chemistry
The theory and application of electrochemical measurements are discussed with particular emphasis on the theoretical aspects of polarography, potentiometry, amperometry, conductometric titrations, and other selected topics.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 5200
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Graduate Students Only.
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CHEM 6310 - Computational Chemistry
Introduction to the basic theory and practice of computational chemistry. Topics include molecular orbital theory, molecular mechanics and dynamics simulation, analyses of reactivity, chemical structure, intermolecular interactions and spectroscopic properties, and applications to environmental problems.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 4310
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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CHEM 6330 - Chemical Thermodynamics
Includes a review of the three laws of thermodynamics, state functions, activities, partial molar qualities, thermodynamics of solutions, equilibrium, and statistical thermodynamics.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 4310
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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CHEM 6350 - Chemical Kinetics
Measurement of reaction rates, reaction rate theory, mechanisms of elementary processes, reactions in solution and on surfaces, complex reactions, application of kinetics to mechanisms, and photochemistry.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 4310.
Credits: 3 hrs.
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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CHEM 6370 - Aquatic Chemistry
This course will examine the physical and chemical processes that control the chemical composition of natural water systems, including lakes, rivers, estuaries, oceans, and groundwater. It will examine what effects pertinent factors like pH, Eh, temperature, and salinity have on these processes, and how these processes control the fate of a pollutant when it enters a natural water system. This course requires a knowledge of basic physical chemistry.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 4300 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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CHEM 6380 - Surfaces in the Environment
This course will examine the physical and analytical chemistry of environmentally important interfaces. Topics will include: dry deposition, heterogeneous catalysis, and surface photochemistry in the atmosphere; surface phenomena in liquid-gas exchange; and soil binding of pollutants.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: MATH 1230, MATH 1710, CHEM 4300, CHEM 4310, or equivalent. (MATH 2300 recommended.)
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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CHEM 6500 - Proteins and Nucleic Acids
Physical techniques for studying proteins and nucleic acids. Molecular evolutions and binding interactions of proteins and nucleic acids.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 5500
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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CHEM 6540 - Environmental Influences on Biomolecules
An examination of how environmental factors influence biomolecule expression, stability, and function.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 5500 and CHEM 5540.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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CHEM 6550 - Environmental Carcinogenesis
The effect of environmental agents such as ultraviolet light, ozone, components of cigarette smoke, and auto emissions on human health will be discussed with an emphasis on the biochemical interaction of these agents with DNA and how DNA repair enzymes act to protect organisms from the harmful effects of these agents.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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CHEM 6630 - Mechanisms in Organic Chemistry
Fundamental principles of advanced organic chemistry that are not generally covered in introductory courses in organic chemistry. Emphasis on structure and bonding, stereochemistry, conformational analysis, reaction energetics, and mechanistic tools.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 3770 and CHEM 3780.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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CHEM 6650 - Organic Synthesis
Survey of reactions that are of value in organic synthesis. Using current chemical literature, the course discusses scope and limitations of important synthetic methods.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 3770 and CHEM 3780.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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CHEM 6670 - Atmospheric Chemistry
An examination of the fundamental physical and chemical processes in the lower and middle atmosphere. Relationships with biogeochemical cycles will be investigated, and issues of human influence will be discussed.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 3770 and CHEM 4300.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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CHEM 6680 - Environmental Organic Chemistry
An examination of how the environmental fate of organic compounds is influenced both by the physical and chemical properties of those compounds and by the phases occurring in environmental compartments. Focuses on aquatic systems.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 3770 and CHEM 4310.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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CHEM 6900 - Special Investigations in Chemistry
Research or independent study in one of the specialties of a member of the Chemistry Department.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
Credits: 1 to 6 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a credit/no credit basis. Open to Graduate Students Only. This course cannot be used to partially satisfy the 6000-level distributional degree program requirement of the Chemistry Department.
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CHEM 6950 - Graduate Coop/Internship
Research or practical training experience outside the department or university. This work is to be summarized in a written report. Consent of the instructor is required so that students can be assigned to an employer in order to best serve both student and employer.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit up to 6 credit hours. Open to Graduate Students Only.
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CHEM 7000 - Master’s Thesis
Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Approval of department and Graduate College required to enroll in this course.
Credits: 1 to 6 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate Students Only.
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CHEM 7300 - Doctoral Dissertation
Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Approval of department and Graduate College required to enroll in this course.
Credits: 1 to 15 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate Students Only.
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CHIN 5020 - Chinese for Graduate Study
Chinese instruction for graduate students enrolled in a degree program who need knowledge of Chinese for their field of study. Students will sit in appropriate level course for their learning.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Approval of department of student’s graduate program and approval of Department of Foreign Languages.
Credits: 3 to 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. May not be taken by undergraduate students in any field.
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CHIN 5030 - Chinese - English Translation Practicum
This is a practical course to teach the skills for translating texts from Chinese into English. The objective of this course is to develop further language proficiency and to introduce students to the nuts and bolts of translation. Students will produce English translations from different sorts of Chinese texts, such as news, essays, documents, poetry, and short fiction.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHIN 2010 or instructor approval.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upper class and Graduate students.
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CHIN 5200 - Topics in Chinese Linguistics and Language Science
The advanced study of a language or a group of languages from a scientific point of view, such as the function and status of languages in society, the comparative history of different language families or the manipulation of language for pragmatic needs across cultures.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be offered as ARAB/CHIN/FREN/GER/ GREK/ITAL/JPNS/LAT/RUSS 5200. May be repeated for credit. Open to Graduate students only.
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CHIN 5500 - Independent Study in Chinese
Directed individual study of a specific topic in Chinese language, literature, or culture.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Completion of four courses in Chinese or equivalent; minimum grade point average of 3.0 in Chinese; departmental approval required.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit to a maximum of three hours. Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
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CIS 5550 - Topics in Computer Information Systems
Special topics appropriate to business applications such as data base management systems, structured concepts, networking, programming documentation and efficiency, planning, organizing and directing management information systems.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Permission by the instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. May be repeated for credit.
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CIS 6000 - Seminar in Computer Information Systems
Intensive problem solving in the area of computer information systems.
Credits: 3 to 4 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only. May be repeated for credit. Enrollment in HCOB graduate business courses requires admission to the MBA or MSA program or the consent of the Director of Graduate Business Programs.
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CIS 6200 - ERP System Configuration
Through hands-on experiences, students learn how to configure an integrated Enterprise Requirements Planning (ERP) system to manage a firm’s business processes and gain a better understanding of the nature of these processes. Management issues associated with implementing these packages are also explored.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ACTY 6110, BUS 6180, MGMT/MKTG 6140.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only. Enrollment in HCOB graduate business courses requires admission to the MBA or MSA program or the consent of the Director of Graduate Business Programs.
Cross-Listed: Cross-listed with MGMT 6200.
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CIS 6300 - ERP Data Management
The focus of this course is database design, management, administration, implementation and data migration from legacy systems to an ERP system. Modern database management systems and ERP software such as Oracle DBMS, PL/SQL development environment, SAP implementation/configuration tools, and SAP SQL will be used for course instruction and project development.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BUS 6180.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only. Enrollment in HCOB graduate business courses requires admission to the MBA or MSA program or the consent of the Director of Graduate Business Programs.
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CIS 6620 - ERP Project Management
This course enables students to gain a clear and comprehensive understanding of structured project management. It introduces foundations for effective project management in projects with a high technological content. The course focuses on how to complete projects on schedule and within budget while meeting performance and quality objectives. Highly participative, the course involves interactive lectures, discussions, small-group work, and a unique information system project simulation exercise.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BUS 6180.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only. Enrollment in HCOB graduate business courses requires admission to the MBA or MSA program or the consent of the Director of Graduate Business Programs.
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CIS 6640 - Business Intelligence
This course is focused on major strategic and managerial issues of gathering, integrating, distribution, and analyzing enterprise-wide information quickly and effectively, which is a vital component in ERP systems management. Topics include introduction to BI spectrum and its road map, data extraction and reporting, OLAP, BI cycles, Extended BI through data warehousing and data mining, and total integration at enterprise level through model optimization and bridging the analysis gap. Emphasis on the use of conceptual, analytical, and technological models tools and techniques will be an integral part of the course. Business Intelligence course enables students/future knowledge workers to be more productive by effectively guiding the progress of business enterprises in accordance to the business goals, objectives, and strategies.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BUS 6180.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only. Enrollment in HCOB graduate business courses requires admission to the MBA or MSA program or the consent of the Director of Graduate Business Programs.
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CIS 6660 - Enterprise Information Security Management
The focus of this course is to explore the major issues in Enterprise Information Security Management. Prospective topics include introduction to information security management, security and contingency planning, security policy and programs, risk management, legal and regulatory issues, security personnel, and enterprise information security project management. This course is designed to provide the professional manager with an understanding of the identification and prioritization of information assets and their threats, information security strategy and architecture, how to plan for and respond to system intrusions, the implications of security and privacy issues, and the information disaster recovery plan after an accident.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BUS 6180.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only. Enrollment in HCOB graduate business courses requires admission to the MBA or MSA program or the consent of the Director of Graduate Business Programs.
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CIS 6740 - ERP Portal Management
This course focuses on ERP Portal Management. In particular, the course explores the justifications, requirements, implementation, and management of Enterprise Web Portals. Throughout the semester students will learn how to customize, maintain, and manage ERP Web Portals to maximize their effectiveness and efficiency in various business environments.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BUS 6180.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only. Enrollment in HCOB graduate business courses requires admission to the MBA or MSA program or the consent of the Director of Graduate Business Programs.
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CIS 7100 - Independent Research
Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
Credits: 2 to 6 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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CIS 7120 - Professional Field Experience
Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
Credits: 2 to 12 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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COM 5410 - Telecommunications Law and Policy
This course provides an overview of the essential regulatory and policy issues governing the field of telecommunications. Special attention is given to such topics as First, Amendment, libel, intellectual property, media ownership and privacy. A case study approach is used for the purpose of understanding legal precedent.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
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COM 5510 - Methods of Media Analysis
An investigation of the approaches to media analysis (auterist, internationalist, sociological, structural, historical, ideological, psychological) by intensive “reading” and shot sequence examination and evaluation of widely divergent works.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
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COM 5540 - Communication Technology
This course provides an overview of telecommunications technology and services, including satellite communication, fiber optics, wireless communication, advanced digital television and Internet communication. Special attention is given to business strategies underlying the use of such technologies and services, while also exploring the policy and social use issues that are likely to result from the development of new and enhanced forms of communication technology.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
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COM 5550 - Multi-media Production
This course is designed to help students develop competencies required to produce linear and non-linear interactive multimedia projects. By the end of the semester students will gain an understanding and appreciation of the steps necessary to produce multimedia projects and the concepts, tools, and techniques involved in the design and delivery of interactive multimedia projects. Students will also be able to create a fully functional multimedia document delivered via a CD-ROM.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
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COM 5600 - Teaching Communication
This course provides an overview of the concepts, materials, and methods used in teaching communication courses. The focus will be on the following: (a) philosophies and theories of speech communication, (b) development of instructional strategies and objectives, and (c) development and evaluation of teaching materials. Students will take part in, observe, and evaluate teaching-learning processes.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
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COM 5640 - Telecommunications Networks
This course provides an overview of telecommunications networking technologies, standards, and protocols. Network configurations, switching technologies and signaling standards that sustain voice and data communications networks, corporate networks, and advanced intelligent networks are major sections of the course.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
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COM 6010 - Introduction to Communication Theory and Research
This course introduces the various research paradigms and theories in the field of communication. Through examination of current communication literature, students will examine a broad range of methodologies and approaches to communication theory and research.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to the following: Masters in Communication, Organizational Communication, or Telecommunications Management.
Notes: Open to Graduate students Only.
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COM 6020 - Quantitative Communication Research
This course provides an introduction to social scientific methods, techniques, and instruments for conducting communication research. The course examines methodologies including evaluation and assessment, experimental and survey research designs and, statistical analysis, including descriptive and inferential statistics.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to the following: Masters in Communication, Organizational Communication, or Telecommunications Management.
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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COM 6040 - Seminar in Communication Ethics
An in-depth examination of a central issue in communication ethics as it manifests itself in different contexts, including mass communication, organizational communication, and interpersonal communication. Issues may vary from term to term. Examples include deception, confidentiality, autonomy, and privacy.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to the following: Masters in Communication, Organizational Communication, or Telecommunications Management.
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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COM 6050 - Qualitative Communication Research
This course will examine the philosophies, methods and techniques used in qualitative research. The focus of the seminar will be on teaching, and putting into practice, specific qualitative methodological processes within the study of communication phenomena. Students will be required to engage in project(s) which develop the ability to write qualitatively as well.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to the following: Masters in Communication, Organizational Communication, or Telecommunications Management.
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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COM 6400 - Seminar in Mass Communication
Exploration of various topics in mass communication. Possible topics may include the history of film, media criticism, news and public affairs, international telecommunications, cultural diversity and the media or others.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to the following: Masters in Communication, Organizational Communication, or Telecommunications Management.
Notes: May be repeated for credit under different topics. Open to Graduate Students Only.
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COM 6430 - Communication, Strategic Planning and Innovation
A basic theme found throughout this course is that successful innovation presupposes effective communication between and among all organizational players involved in the development of new products and services. The course will examine the importance of communication to innovation and of innovation (and innovative thinking) to the long-term success of today’s business and nonprofit organizations. Strategic planning is the set of managerial decisions and actions that determine the long-term performance of a company or organization. Innovation is important because it creates a long-term lasting advantage for an organization. The goal of highly innovative organizations is to make innovation a sustainable, repeatable process.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to the following: Masters in Communication, Organizational Communication, or Telecommunications Management.
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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COM 6450 - Mass Communication
Students will survey a broad range of mass communication theories that address media production, analysis, and reception. More specifically, the course will examine the development of mass communication as a field of academic study, including the major questions that have guided and challenged research in this area. Traditional and contemporary theoretical perspectives and research will be covered.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to the following: Masters in Communication, Organizational Communication, or Telecommunications Management.
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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COM 6700 - Seminar in Interpersonal Communication
Exploration of selected topics in interpersonal communication. Possible topics may include gender, micro-organizational communication, intercultural communication, health communication, family communication, dialogue, and community or others.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to the following: Masters in Communication, Organizational Communication, or Telecommunications Management.
Notes: May be repeated for credit under different topics. Open to Graduate students only.
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COM 6730 - Conflict Management
Based on the assumption that conflict pervades human life, the course explores the strategies of productive and nonproductive interpersonal conflict within the organizational setting. Theories of conflict are examined, and explanations of the sources, processes and consequences of conflict in relationships and organizations are explored.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to the following: Masters in Communication, Organizational Communication, or Telecommunications Management.
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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COM 6740 - Interpersonal Communication
Examination of traditional and contemporary theoretical perspectives and research in interpersonal communication. Students will apply theory to interpersonal settings and will critique the contributions and limitations of various theoretical approaches to the understanding of interpersonal relationships.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to the following: Masters in Communication, Organizational Communication, or Telecommunications Management.
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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COM 6800 - Seminar in Organizational Communication
Exploration of selected topics in organizational communication. Possible topics may include corporate advocacy, public relations, global organizations, training and development, dialogue, climate and culture in organization.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to the following: Masters in Communication, Organizational Communication, or Telecommunications Management.
Notes: May be repeated for credit under different topics. Open to Graduate students only.
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COM 6810 - Group Communication Processes
A study of small group communication as it affects problem solving and decision making procedures. Emphases will be on developing an understanding of how participants in problem solving groups work together and how they can be made more effective through leader facilitation. The student will have practical experience in studying problem-solving and decision-making methods.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to the following: Masters in Communication, Organizational Communication, or Telecommunications Management.
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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COM 6820 - Organizational Communication
This course examines the historical and contemporary perspectives influential to our understanding of organizing and communication’s role in this process. Students will investigate foundational topics in organizational communication, such as leadership, supervisor-employee relationships, and socialization, as well as examine issues currently affecting organizational communication research and practice, such as emotional labor, self-organizing systems theory, and identity.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to the following: Masters in Communication, Organizational Communication, or Telecommunications Management.
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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COM 6830 - Leadership and Communication in Organizations
This course examines current trends in leadership research. Topics to be explored and discussed include: leadership styles and competencies, women and leadership, culture and leadership, power and leadership, transformational leadership, and ethical leadership. Emphasis will be placed on the application of leadership research in for-profit and nonprofit organizations.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to the following: Masters in Communication, Organizational Communication, or Telecommunications Management.
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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COM 6900 - Topics in Communication Research Methods
Focused training in specialized methods of communication research. Possible methods may include survey design and construction, specific advanced statistical analysis techniques, ethnomethodology, etc.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: COM 6020 or 6050 or equivalent graduate level research methods course.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to the following: Masters in Communication, Organizational Communication, or Telecommunications Management.
Notes: May be repeated for credit under different topics. Open to Graduate students Only.
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COM 7000 - Master’s Thesis
Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Approved application; department and Graduate College approval.
Credits: 1 to 6 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
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COM 7100 - Independent Research
Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.
Credits: 2 to 6 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
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COM 7120 - Professional Field Experience
Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.
Credits: 2 to 6 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
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COM 7150 - Professional Project in Communication
The professional project option is intended for graduate students who desire to extend their academic education by engaging in the development, enactment, and assessment of an applied communication experience. The uniqueness of each student’s professional project enhances theoretical and applied learning and provides an opportunity to evaluate the scope of conceptual understanding and skills mastery acquired in the M.A. program. The professional project may involve workshops, case studies, training, creation of websites, communication assessments and completion of other projects within the context of the student’s chosen area of study.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to Masters in Communication.
Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
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CORP 5430 - Transportation Planning
This course covers the practice of planning multimodal transportation systems including motorized transportation networks (roads, cars, and trucking), public transportation (buses and rail), paratransit, non-motorized transportation (trails, bikes, and pedestrian), airlines and airports, freight (road, rail, water, and air), and information networks. Information processing applications covered in this course include GIS-T and Intelligent Transportation Systems.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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CORP 5540 - Outdoor Recreation: Resources and Planning
(Science Credit) Examination of extensive, resource-based outdoor recreation (such as parks, wilderness, wild rivers, hunting and fishing, hiking, etc.) with emphasis upon recreational planning. Topics include supply and demand for outdoor recreation, identification of present and future recreational needs, policy considerations, administration of recreational land uses, and various problems associated with outdoor recreation. Readings, discussion, and student-designed and executed individual studies provide professional orientation.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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CORP 5580 - Planning Studio
A project oriented studio course designed to focus on applied planning and design techniques. Integration and application of skills and knowledge from other courses to “real-life” community-based planning projects. Projects will integrate the physical and human environments: terrain and landscape, natural and cultural context, microclimate, infrastructure, and adjacent land uses, economic and environmental impacts, etc. Studio seminars, discussion, and field visits will explore theory and practice in observation, problem formulation, alternatives generation, and plan development and presentation.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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CORP 5700 - Cities and Urban Systems
Study of processes and forms of urban settlement highlighting problems relating to (1) political and geographical realities of urbanized regions, (2) factors in city growth (or decline), (3) the sizes, functions, and geographical distribution of cities, and (4) population patterns in contemporary cities. Activities are designed to provide the student with experience in the use of source materials and methods of analysis utilized in urban geography.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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CS 5180 - Introduction to Computer Modeling and Simulation
Provides an overview of model development and computer simulation. A methodology is introduced which is generally applicable to simulation projects. The relationships between real systems, models, and simulation are presented, and the concept of experimental frames is discussed. General purpose simulation languages (e.g. Simscript, GPSS, CSMP, Simula) and the formalisms they support are presented. An introduction to random variables and elementary frequency distributions is provided. Simulation as a tool for exploring ill-defined systems will also be discussed. Several small programs and a simulation project will be assigned the student.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CS 3310 and (IME 2610 or IME 2620 or ME 3620 or STAT 3640).
Credits: 3 hrs.
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status who have met the specific course Prerequisites or have the permission of the instructor may enroll in 5000-level courses.
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CS 5250 - Computer Architecture
General topics in computer architecture, memory systems design and evaluation, pipeline design techniques, RISC architectures, vector computers, VLSI systems architecture.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ECE 2500 and (CS 2230 or ECE 2510) and CS 3310.
Credits: 3 hrs.
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status who have met the specific course Prerequisites or have the permission of the instructor may enroll in 5000-level courses.
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CS 5260 - Parallel Computations I
Architecture, synchronization and communication aspects of parallel and distributed systems. This course will focus on the design and analysis of algorithms which have a prototype treatment on current machines. These algorithms may include parallel sorting, combinatorial search, graph search and traversal, applications in graphics, 2-d finite differences, 2-d finite element techniques, matrix algorithms and the Fast Fourier Transform.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CS 3310.
Credits: 3 hrs.
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status who have met the specific course Prerequisites or have the permission of the instructor may enroll in 5000-level courses.
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CS 5270 - Theory of Computer Graphics
A first course in the design of interactive computer graphics systems. Currently available hardware and software systems are described. Emphasis is on theoretical considerations in the design of interactive computer graphics software systems.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CS 3310 and (MATH 2300 or MATH 3740).
Credits: 3 hrs.
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status who have met the specific course Prerequisites or have the permission of the instructor may enroll in 5000-level courses.
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CS 5300 - Artificial Neural Systems
An introduction to neural net concepts, algorithms, and applications. A history of neural nets will be presented along with some discussion of models of biological neural systems. The salient features of a neural net (architecture, activation functions, weighting scheme) will be characterized. Standard algorithms will be presented including Hopfield nets, linear associative models, bidirectional associative memories, and adaptive resonance models. The student will use neural net software to experiment with standard models and to develop an application for a project.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CS 3310.
Credits: 3 hrs.
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status who have met the specific course Prerequisites or have the permission of the instructor may enroll in 5000-level courses.
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CS 5400 - Designing of User Interfaces
An introduction to the specification, development, and evaluation of user interfaces. This course provides an overview of human capabilities, technological possibilities, interaction design, and interface evaluation. The course presents both the theoretical foundations of interaction design and practical case studies of good and bad interface design. During the course, students will design and test one or more interfaces.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CS 3400 or permission of instructor for undergraduate students. No Prerequisite for graduate students in Computer Science.
Credits: 3 hrs.
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status who have met the specific course Prerequisites or have the permission of the instructor may enroll in 5000-level courses.
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CS 5410 - Game Programming
This is a first course in game programming, emphasizing an overview of the field and an examination of core techniques, algorithms and technologies used to program games. The course will cover most area of game programming, ranging fro AI techniques to graphics.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CS 3310 with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
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CS 5430 - Principles of Database Management Systems
The fundamentals of database design and usage are covered, focusing on the relational data model. Topics include basic DB and DBMS concepts, logical design (ER modeling, normalization), physical storage concepts, relational algebra, SQL query language, PL/SQL and embedded SQL. A relational DBMS is used for lab assignments. Other topics may include query optimization, transaction processing, concurrency, security, forms/reports, object-relational data model, and an overview of advanced DB topics. A student may not receive credit for both CS 4430 and CS 5430.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CS 3310.
Credits: 3 hrs.
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status who have met the specific course Prerequisites or have the permission of the instructor may enroll in 5000-level courses.
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CS 5550 - Computer Networks and Distributed Systems
The design and evaluation of computer networks using current hardware and software are explained. Various types of computer buses, local area networks, and long haul networks are defined. Case studies of popular networks are presented. Layered network models are studied. There is lab work with local area and long haul networks.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CS 3310 and (CS 2240 or ECE 3570).
Credits: 3 hrs.
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status who have met the specific course Prerequisites or have the permission of the instructor may enroll in 5000-level courses.
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CS 5560 - Network Programming
This course will cover the fundamental aspects of computer network programming, with emphasis on the Internet. The goal of this course is to introduce the students to the basics of distributed application developments. Students will be introduced to building application protocols using UDP, TCP and secure sockets programming. Students will also be introduced to multi-tier application development (presentation/client tier, application tier, data tier) and RPC technologies including: RMI, EJB, and Web Services. The course will focus on web application development using XHTML, JavaScript, CSS, AJAX, Java Servlets, JSP, and JSF.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CS 3310
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Spring
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CS 5600 - Software Requirements Analysis and Design
Provides an in-depth study of notations, methodologies, and tools for the analysis and design of software requirements. This course includes object-oriented requirement development and design, the relationships between object-oriented design concepts and software engineering principles. The course concentrates on the techniques used in the early stages of software development.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CS 3310.
Credits: 3 hrs.
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status who have met the specific course Prerequisites or have the permission of the instructor may enroll in 5000-level courses.
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CS 5700 - Computer Security and Information Assurance
This course is an introduction to computer/network security and information assurance. The topics include cryptographic techniques; network security - threats, controls, and tools; program security; and legal, ethical and privacy issues in computer security. Students will learn fundamental concepts of security applicable to computer programming and computer system design. Assignments will improve students’ practical skills in using computer networks and systems.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CS 5550 with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
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CS 5800 - Theory of Computation II: Formal Languages
An introduction to the theory of computation emphasizing grammars and computational complexity.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CS 4800.
Credits: 3 hrs.
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status who have met the specific course Prerequisites or have the permission of the instructor may enroll in 5000-level courses.
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CS 5810 - Compiler Design and Implementation
Introduction to major aspects of compiler design. These include lexical analysis, parsing, and translation. Each student will implement a small compiler using modern compiler writing tools.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CS 4800 or CS4850 or CS 5800.
Credits: 3 hrs.
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status who have met the specific course Prerequisites or have the permission of the instructor may enroll in 5000-level courses.
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CS 5820 - Artificial Intelligence
Provides an overview of artificial intelligence including basic A.I. techniques and concepts, e.g., production systems, heuristic searching techniques, knowledge representation, predicate calculus, and pattern recognition. Introduces A.I. application areas such as game playing, expert systems, vision, natural language processing, and learning.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CS 3310.
Credits: 3 hrs.
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status who have met the specific course Prerequisites or have the permission of the instructor may enroll in 5000-level courses.
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CS 5950 - Advanced Topics in Computer and Information Science
The content of this course varies. It is intended to introduce the student to advanced topics which are normally offered as separate courses. The course may be taken more than once with approval of the student’s advisor.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
Credits: 1-3 hrs.
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status who have met the specific course Prerequisites or have the permission of the instructor may enroll in 5000-level courses.
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CS 5990 - Independent Study in Computer Science
Advanced students with good scholastic records may elect to pursue independently the study of some topic of special interest. Topics are chosen and arrangements are made to suit the needs of each particular student.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
Credits: 1-3 hrs.
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status who have met the specific course Prerequisites or have the permission of the instructor may enroll in 5000-level courses.
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CS 6030 - Studies in Computer Science
Advanced work organized around varying topics in computer science. Students may take this course more than once.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Approval of department.
Credits: 3 hrs.
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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CS 6250 - Advanced Computer Architecture
Multiprocessor architectures, various interconnection networks, communication and synchronization techniques, data flow architectures.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CS 5250.
Credits: 3 hrs.
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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CS 6260 - Parallel Computations II
Advanced topics in parallel computations, such as: algorithms in the areas of graph algorithms, numerical algorithms, computer graphics and VLSI design, and aspects of operating systems and languages. Students will be expected to read research papers and complete a semester project involving the use and implementation of parallel programming paradigms on current machines.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CS 5260.
Credits: 3 hrs.
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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CS 6310 - Advanced Data Structures
The representation and implementation of various data structures. The effect of data structures on program complexity is investigated. The uses of data structures in a variety of application areas are covered. Introduces complex data structures.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CS 4310.
Credits: 3 hrs.
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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CS 6320 - Analysis of Computer Algorithms
Computing-time and space requirements of algorithms are analyzed with emphasis given to the effect of data structure choice on program complexity. Various abstract models of computation are considered. Methods for proving program correctness and the related problems are identified. Students implement a number of algorithms and discuss aspects of the complexity and correctness of their programs.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CS 4310 and 5800.
Credits: 3 hrs.
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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CS 6400 - Advanced Design of User Interfaces
Advanced interaction techniques drawn from the current literature. Topics of interest include information search and display, visualization, virtual reality, and hypermedia environments.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CS 5400 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 hrs.
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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CS 6430 - Advanced Data Base Management Systems
An in-depth study of data base management systems with concentration on efficient design and usage. Topics covered include: the design of data models, the theory of relational data bases, query optimization, protocols to guarantee consistency of data bases, the design of physical models, and performance analysis techniques. Algorithms and data structures such as B-trees, transposed files, phantom files and hybrid structures are also studied. Distributed data bases, data base machines and current query languages will be covered.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CS 3310 or CS 4310, and CS 5430.
Credits: 3 hrs.
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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CS 6550 - Advanced Operating Systems
Advanced and current topics in operating systems research. Analysis of competing techniques will be undertaken to present a better understanding of tradeoffs in design decisions. Modeling and performance evaluation will also be presented. A detailed and theoretical view of the basic operating system concepts will be emphasized. Programming assignments involving simulation and performance evaluation will be required.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CS 4540.
Credits: 3 hrs.
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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CS 6560 - Advanced Computer Networks: Anatomy of the Internet
This course will cover the practical aspects of computer networks, with emphasis on the Internet. Various aspects of computer networking will be covered including: alternative link-layer, network layer, and transport-layer technologies, LAN/WAN technologies, topologies, traffic analysis, congestion/flow control, routing, internetworking, multicast, and Quality of Service (QoS). The goal of this course is to introduce the students to state-of-the-art network protocols and architectures. We will introduce the students to networking research and guide them to investigate novel ideas in the area via semester-long research projects. We will also look at industry trends and discuss some innovative ideas that have recently been developed. Some of the course material will be drawn from research papers, industry white papers and Internet RFC’s.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CS 5550 or Instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
When Offered: Every other Fall
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CS 6570 - Wireless Networks
This course will cover the fundamental aspects of wireless networks, with emphasis on current and next-generation wireless networks. Various aspects of wireless networking will be covered including: fundamentals of cellular communication, mobile radio propagation, multiple access techniques, mobility support, channel allocation, Wireless PAN/LAN/MAN standards, mobile ad-hoc networks, wireless sensor networks, and routing in wireless and mobile networks. The goal of this course is to introduce the students to state-of-the-art wireless network protocols and architectures. We will introduce the students to wireless networking research and guide them to investigate novel ideas in the area via semester-long research projects. We will also look at industry trends and discuss some innovative ideas that have recently been developed. Some of the course material will be drawn from research papers, industry white papers and Internet RFC’s.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CS 5550 or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
When Offered: Every other Fall.
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CS 6600 - Software Engineering I: Formal Specifications of Software Systems
Introduction to various models of software life cycles and formal methods for specifying requirements and design. Students will be introduced to a number of formal systems using axiomatic specification, abstract models (e.g., VDM), set theoretic systems (e.g., Z), predicate logic systems (e.g., Larch), and specification based on programming languages such as Alphard, CLU, and Ada. Also discussed will be formal specification of real-time systems using Petri Nets, PAISLEY, CSP, SF and others. Examples and exercises illustrating the use of several formal systems will be given. Student teams will be expected to complete the specification of requirements and design of a project using one of the methods presented.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CS 3310 or CS 4310, and MATH 1450.
Credits: 3 hrs.
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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CS 6610 - Software Engineering II: Verification and Validation of Software Systems
The terminology and limitations of verification and validation (V and V) approaches. Five approaches will be presented: technical reviews, testing, proofs of correctness, simulation and prototyping, and requirements tracing. Students will define a V and V plan and carry it out for several stages in the development cycle of a project.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CS 6600.
Credits: 3 hrs.
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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