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This study of computer organization covers the central processor unit, memory unit and I/0 unit, number systems, character codes and I/O programming. Programming assignments provide practice working with assembly language techniques, including looping, addressing modes, arrays, subroutines, and macros. Microsoft assembler is discussed and used for programming throughout the course.
3
Prerequisites
CPSC 21000
An introduction to developing computer applications for collecting, analyzing, and visualizing scientific and mathematical data. Students will learn how to use mathematical computing environments like Matlab, Octave, and R as well as to write journal-style papers in LaTeX.
3
Prerequisites
MATH 20000, MATH 21100, or MATH 24000
This study of database management systems includes database models, database design, physical implementation and writing code to access data in a database. Topics covered in this course include file storage structure, relational database management systems, entity-relationship diagrams, SQL, database security, concurrency control, distributed and cloud storage solutions and coding database-supported websites.
3
Prerequisites
CPSC 20000 or DATA 20000
This course is the study of the design and analysis of computer algorithms including the data structures used in these algorithms. Topics include design techniques, such as divide-and-conquer, dynamic programming, the greedy method and backtracking, sorting, searching, graph computations, pattern matching and NP-complete problems.
3
Prerequisites
CPSC 21000
A survey of concepts, facilities, and characteristics of contemporary computer operating systems that includes topics such as memory management, concurrent process control, multi-threading, security, virtualization, and parallelization.
3
Prerequisites
CPSC 21000
An introduction to the concepts and techniques of implementing cloud computing through the use of virtualization and distributed data processing and storage. Topics include operating system virtualization, distributed network storage, distributed computing, cloud models (IAAS, PAAS, and SAAS), and cloud security.
3
Prerequisites
CPSC 35000
This course exposes students to a variety of current programming languages that are not the focus of other courses in the major. The goal of the course is to increase students' programming skills while helping them develop good programming methodology and style. This course also gives students experience using code management systems and working on open-source programming projects.
3
Prerequisites
CPSC 21000
Provides the knowledge and hands-on skills required to install, troubleshoot, and monitor Cisco security network devices. Students who complete this course will be prepared to sit for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Security Certification exam which is a stepping stone for job roles such as network security specialist and network security administrator. CCNA security certification is a prerequisite for becoming a Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP).
3
Prerequisites
CPSC 28200