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Computer Science (CPS)              Course Schedules

Distance Learning Courses: Courses in the department approved for offering in a distance learning format include: CPS 502, 512, 603, 612.

CPS 501 Survey of Computer Science 3(3-0)
Computer organization, low and high level computer languages, various computer applications. Does not count toward CPS major or minor or the M.S. in Computer Science except the Teaching Minor in Computer Science on the secondary education curriculum.

CPS 502 Introduction to Problem Solving and Data Structures 3(3-0)
Structured program design and problem solving. Abstract data types. Searching and sorting. Does not count toward any degree program in Computer Science. Prerequisite: conditional admission into CPS M.S. program or permission of instructor.

CPS 503 Digital Design and Computer Organization Using Assembly Language 3(3-0)
Introduction to organization of a digital computer. Design of digital circuits. Assembly language programming. Does not count towards any degree program in Computer Science. Prerequisite: conditional admission into CPS M.S. program or permission of instructor.

CPS 510 Software Systems Engineering 3(3-0)
Covers requirements analysis and techniques to develop a system from those requirements. Credit will not be given for both CPS 410 and CPS 510. Does not count for the MS in Computer Science. Prerequisites: CPS 340 and MTH 175.

CPS 530 Simulation of Discrete Event Systems 3(3-0) D
Development of computer models for discrete systems using computer simulation languages. Performance evaluation of computer, industrial and engineering systems. Prerequisites: CPS 181; STA 282 or STA 382.

CPS 531 Distributed Programming 3(3-0)
Study of design and implementation issues in distributed programming, including event model, networking, database connectivity, remote method invocation, servlet, XML and security. Prerequisites: CPS 280J or equivalent, CPS 340.

CPS 541 Databases 3(3-0)
Physical and logical organizations of databases, database management systems, project involving a student-designed database. Prerequisites: CPS 340 and CPS 370, or ITC 441; and permission of instructor.

CPS 542 Analysis and Design of Algorithms 3(3-0)
Models of computation. Analysis of algorithms including computing time and space requirements. Efficient algorithm design techniques. Introduction to parallel algorithms. Prerequisite: CPS 340.

CPS 560 Digital Computer Design 3(3-0)
Design of basic components of a general purpose computer such as CPU, memory, I/O systems. Instruction set design. CISC versus RISC debate. Parallel Architectures. Prerequisite: CPS 360.

CPS 565 Computer Networks I 3(3-0)
Introduction to data communication as a basis for computer networking. Protocols, routing algorithms, and congestion in point-to-point networks. Introduction to local area networks. Prerequisites: CPS 340 and CPS 360, or ITC 465; and permission of instructor.

CPS 575 Computer Graphics 3(3-0)
Representation of line drawings, handwritings, and three-dimensional surfaces in computers. A plotter and graphics terminal are used. Prerequisites: CPS 181; MTH 137 or MTH 223

CPS 576 Digital Image Processing 3(3-0)
Digital image fundamentals. Introduction to digital image processing concepts and techniques. Image transforms. Enhancement, segmentation, representation, and description of images. Image encoding and restoration. Prerequisites: MTH 175, MTH 223, CPS 340, or consent of instructor.

CPS 590 Computer Applications in Educational Administration 3(3-0)
Use of computers in managing educational resources and programs. Hands on instruction in use of existing systems. How to design and implement new systems. Does not count on CPS majors or minors except for teacher certification program. Prerequisite: CPS 501.

CPS 591 Computer Application in Classroom Instruction 3(3-0)
Software evaluation and hardware selection. Modes of computer based instruction. Introduction to CAI and authorizing systems. Simulation/gaming for instructional purposes. Does not count on CPS majors or minors except for teacher certification programs. Prerequisite: CPS 501.

CPS 592 Computer Science Content for Elementary Teachers 3(3-0)
Introduction to procedural thinking skills. Programming in BASIC and LOGO. Overview of computer architecture at a functional level. Use of binary and hexadecimal numeration systems. Does not count on CPS majors or minors except for teacher certification programs. Prerequisite: CPS 501.

CPS 596 Special Topics in Computer Science 1-6(Spec)
May be taken for credit more than once but total credit earned in CPS 596 may not exceed 6 semester hours. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

CPS 597 Independent Study 1-6(Spec)
Open to students with permission of instructor. May be taken for credit more than once, total credit not to exceed 6 hours.

CPS 603 Computer Information Systems 3(3-0)
Growth stages of computer usage, information flow, role of MIS manager in providing information to an organization. Does not count on the M.S degree in computer science. Prerequisite: CPS 501 or permission of instructor.

CPS 610 Advanced Software Design and Development 3(3-0)
Advanced topics in software engineering. Developing a large software system using modern software engineering techniques including object-oriented programming and CASE tools. Prerequisite: CPS 410 or permission of instructor.

CPS 611 Software Verification and Validation 3(3-0)
Software verification and validation techniques are introduced and their applicability discussed. In-depth study of verification and validation area.  Does not count for the MS in Computer Science. Prerequisites: CPS 510 and MTH 175.

CPS 612 Software Project Management 3(3-0)
Software engineering process, software project organization and management issues, software project economics, software quality assurance, software configuration management, software operations issues. Does not count for MS in Computer Science. Prerequisites: CPS 510 and MSA 650.

CPS 613 Specification of Software Systems 3(3-0)
Formal models and representations. Specification techniques and tools that support them. Assessment of specification for attributes such as consistency and completeness. Does not count on the MS in Computer Science. Prerequisites: CPS 510 and MTH 175.

CPS 614 Principles and Applications of Software 3(3-0)
Covers several different methods and languages for expressing designs. The process of assessment is also covered. Does not count for the MS in Computer Science. Prerequisites:  CPS 510 and MTH 175.

CPS 615 Software Generation and Maintenance 3(3-0)
Techniques for performing software generation and maintenance. Alternatives to coding, language concepts, the role of standards and style, the role of tools, performance analysis, regression analysis, other maintenance-specific subjects. Does not count for the MS in Computer Science. Prerequisite: CPS 510.

CPS 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project 1(1-0)
A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.

CPS 640 Theory of Automata and Formal Languages 3(3-0)
Introduction to theory of Automata (FA, PDA, Turing Machines) and theory of formal languages (RE, CFL, CSL, etc.) and their relationships. Chomsky Hierarchy. Undecidability. Prerequisites: CPS 340 or permission of instructor.

CPS 641 Advanced Topics in Databases 3(3-0)
Conceptual models. Relational theory. Access methods, query optimization. Concurrency Integrity. Selected current topics, e.g., distributed, temporal, and object-oriented databases. Student projects; literature review. Prerequisites: CPS 541.

CPS 650 Theory and Practice of Compiler Construction 3(3-0)
Automata theory, context-free languages, syntax analysis and parsing techniques. Semantic processing for structured and/or object-oriented programming languages. Code generation and optimization. Prerequisites: CPS 450 or permission of instructor.

CPS 660 Advanced Computer Organization 3(3-0)
Calculator and minicomputer design, organization of computer software and hardware interface, concept of microprogramming and microprocessor design, multiprocessing and pipeline processing. Prerequisite: CPS 360.

CPS 665 Computer Networks II 3(3-0)
Examination of satellite and packet radio networks. Detailed study of various local network topologies and protocols. Areas of current research. Prerequisites: CPS 340, CPS 360, CPS 565, and STA 382.

CPS 670 Operating Systems 3(3-0)
Concepts, communication, synchronization, processes, and processors in distribution systems. Distributed file systems. Distributed shared memory systems. Prerequisite: CPS 470.

CPS 675 Advanced Topics in Computer Graphics 3(3-0)
Detailed study of selected advanced topics in computer graphics. Prerequisite: CPS 575.

CPS 676 Computer Vision 3(3-0)
Introduction to basic issues in computer vision, early processing, boundary detection; texture, motion and color; representation of 2-D, 3-D structures; knowledge-based vision systems. Prerequisites: CPS 576, (CPS 680 desired, but not required).

CPS 680 Artificial Intelligence 3(3-0)
Introduction to symbolic manipulation and machine intelligence. Design of AI methods in a functional programming language. Logic programming. Machine learning. Applications. Prerequisites: CPS 340 and CPS 410 or permission of instructor.

CPS 681 Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence 3(3-0)
Advanced topics in artificial intelligence including topics from expert systems, natural language processing, automated reasoning, and other areas. Prerequisite: CPS 680.

CPS 685 Pattern Recognition and Data Mining 3(3-0)
Pattern modeling, classification, recognition, and their applications in data mining. Data mining process and techniques, including data transformation, supervised induction, association discovery, and conceptual clustering. Prerequisites: CPS 410, MTH 223, STA 282, STA 382 or STA 584; or permission of instructor.

CPS 695 Professional Field Experience 1-6(Spec)
Professional field experience via internship or apprenticeship. Must be integral to the student's program of study. Does not count towards a degree in Computer Science. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: permission of graduate advisor or department chairperson.

CPS 696 Special Topics in Computer Science 1-6(Spec)
May be taken for credit more than once, but total credit earned in CPS 696 may not exceed 6 semester hours. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

CPS 697 Independent Study 1-6(Spec)
Open to students with permission of instructor. May be taken for credit more than once, total credit not to exceed 6 hours.

CPS 798 Thesis 1-6 (Spec)
CR/NC only. Prerequisites: written permission of advisor and department chairperson.
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