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Course Descriptions

Courses are numbered as follows: freshmen, 100-level; sophomores, 200-level; juniors, 300-level; seniors, 400-level; graduate students, 500- & 600-level. Certain 400-level courses may be taken by graduate students for graduate credit; in such cases, graduate students complete additional research assignments to bring the courses up to graduate level rigor. The letter G in parentheses, (G), appears at the end of those 400-level undergraduate course descriptions which are approved for graduate level work. When taught for graduate credit, those courses are taught by Graduate Faculty. Only students admitted to the Graduate School may enroll in 500- & 600-level courses.

No credit is allowed in any curriculum for any course with a catalog number beginning with zero (0) (e.g. ENGL 099 ).

The numerical listing after each course title gives the following information: the first number represents lab hours per week; the second digit represents the number of 75-minute lecture periods per week; the third digit represents the semester credit hours earned for successful completion of the course. A few courses will have a fourth digit in parentheses. This means the course may be repeated for credit and the fourth digit designates the total amount of semester hour credit that may be earned including repetition of the course. Typically, these courses are research-, performance-, or project-oriented and found in the 300-, 400-levels (undergraduate student) or 500-, 600-levels (graduate student).

Some courses require the student to complete a prerequisite course or to secure special permission from faculty prior to enrolling in the course. These prerequisites are listed immediately after the numerical semester credit hour designations. Each student is responsible for complying with prerequisite course work requirements and special instructions.

NOTES:

  1. Courses designated with an asterisk * mean this course will be accepted for General Education Requirement (GER) transfer credit. A course MAY or MAY NOT be accepted as equivalent to or substitute for a course in a specific discipline or major. Please check the Board of Regents web site at www.regents.state.la.us/ and the school you are transferring to for additional information.
  2. Courses with the designation (IER) meet the Board of Regents International Education Requirement.
  3. Students with a Freshman or Sophomore classification are not eligible to register for 400-level (Senior) courses without the written approval of the Academic Dean (or the Dean’s designated representative) of the college responsible for that specific subject and course)
  4. Course offerings for each term are made available prior to Early Registration via the BOSS website (“Available Course Sections”) and in .pdf format on the Registrars website (Quarterly Schedule of Classes-The Racing Form). Quarterly offerings are subject to change to accommodate the needs of students.

Louisiana Common Course Numbering (LCCN).

Louisiana uses a statewide common course numbersing system “…to facilitate program planning and the transfer of students and course credits between and among institutions.” Faculty representatives from all of the public colleges and universities worked to articulate common course content to be covered for each course included on the Board of Regents Master Course Articulation Matrix. Beginning with General Education Requirements (GER), this initiative will continue with an eye toward expansion throughout the entire Matrix.

Each course is identified by a 4-Alpha character “rubric” (i.e. prefix or department abbreviation) and a four-digit number. Each 4-Alpha rubric begins with “C” to signify that it is a state “Common” number, followed by a standard discipline abbreviation so that when they are included in campus catalogs and web sites, its meaning will be clear. For example, “CMAT” is the standardized LCCN abbreviation for Mathematics courses included in the Statewide Course Catalog. Another example would be “CENL” for English courses.

The 4-Alpha character rubric is followed by four digits, each with their own positional meaning. The first digit of the course number denoteds the academic level of the course (1 = freshman/1st year; 2 = sophomore/2nd year). The second and third digits establish course sequencing and/or distinguish the course from others of the same level, credit value, and rubric. The fourth digit denotes the credit value of the course in semester hours. For example, CMAT 1213 College Algebra (Common, Mathematics, Freshman/1st year, articulated standard sequence 21, 3 semester hours, College Algebra); CENL 1013 English Composition I (Common, English, Freshman/1st year, articulated standard sequence 01, 3 semester hours, English Composition I.

All rubric/number course identifiers correspond to course descriptiors listed in the Statewide Course Catalog, published by the Louisiana Board of Regents with direct faculty input.The Statewide Course Catalog will comprise the academic courses for which there is statewide agreement among discipline faculty representatives as to the minimum course content to be covered so that a student completing the course will be ready for the next course for which it is a prerequisite in a sequence or curriculum. Louisiana Tech University courses that are part of the Statewide Common Course Catalog can be readily identified by the [LCCN: AAAA####] at the end of the course description.

The Master Course Articulation Matrix, and the Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalogue can be found on the Louisiana Board of Regents website (https://regents.la.gov/master-course-articulation/).
 

Computer Information Systems
  

  • CIS 640: Topics in Information Technology Management

    3 (9) Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 (9) Prerequisite CIS 310  or equivalent. Doctoral standing. Requies doctoral standing. May require additional class meetings. Leading edge Information Technology management issues will be addressed: Virtual teams, knowledge management, business process change, outsourcing, and evolving IT management roles. course may be repeated for up to 9 hours credit with change of title/subject matter.

     

  

  • CIS 641: Advanced Database Management

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite Doctoral standing. Requires doctoral standing. Theoretical, applied, and organizational issues for large, complex database management systems including logical and physical database design, architecture considerations, emerging database technologies, and advanced applications.
  

  • CIS 642: Adv Systems Analysis and Design

    . 0-3-3 Prerequisite Requires doctoral standing. Systems Development Life Cycle methodology choices and project deliverables for both structured and object oriented approaches, effective project management, and systems development research issues.
  

  • CIS 643: Advanced Data Communications

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite Requires doctoral standing. Requires doctoral standing. Theory and applications of data communications including telecommunications technology concepts, trends, and issues.
  

  • CIS 645: Seminar in Is Research: I

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite Doctoral standing. Requires doctoral standing. Study of the seminal research in information systems, significant subsequent research, dominant theories and frameworks, and current research opportunities.
  

  • CIS 646: Seminar in Is Research: II

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite Doctoral standing. Requires doctoral standing. Designing, conducting, and evaluating research on information systems phenomena. Topics include methodological choices for IS research, critical evaluation of research, and the publication process.
  

  • CIS 647: Systems Integration and Erp

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite Doctoral standing. May require additional class meetings. Features and capabilities of enterprise systems, the methodologies used to implement these systems in organizations, and the implications of their deployment in organizations. Credit will not be given for CIS 647 if credit is given for CIS 547 .

     

  

  • CIS 648: Electronic Commerce

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite Doctoral standing. May require additional class meetings. Theory and applications of electronic commerce (EC) including business models, intermediation, Internet technology, security, legal issues, ethical issues, social issues, and international issues. Credit will not be given for CIS 648 if credit is given for CIS 548 .

     

  

  • CIS 650: Dir Study in Computer Inf Sys

    1-3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-0-1 to 3 Prerequisite Consent of instructor and approval of department head. Hours and credits to be arranged. Special problems or specific area of computer information systems. (Pass/Fail)
  

  • CIS 650A: Dir Study in Computer Inf Sys

    1 Semester Credit Hours . 0-0-1 Prerequisite Consent of instructor and approval of department head. Hours and credits to be arranged. Special problems or specific area of computer information systems. (Pass/Fail)
  

  • CIS 650B: Dir Study in Computer Inf Sys

    2 Semester Credit Hours . 0-0-2 Prerequisite Consent of instructor and approval of department head. Hours and credits to be arranged. Special problems or specific area of computer information systems. (Pass/Fail)
  

  • CIS 650C: Dir Study in Computer Inf Sys

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-0-3 Prerequisite Consent of instructor and approval of department head. Hours and credits to be arranged. Special problems or specific area of computer information systems. (Pass/Fail)
  

  • CIS 652: Philosophy of Systems Science

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite Doctoral Standing Merging considerations of ontological and epistemological views of scientific practice with the holistic and meta-systemic aspects of scientific practice unique to information systems research.

     

  

  • CIS 653: Seminar in Qualitative Methods for IS Research

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite Doctoral Standing Introduction to the method of qualitative data collection and analysis, including case research, interpretive analysis and grounded theory.

     

  

  • CIS 654: Seminar in Measurement for Information Systems Research

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite Doctoral Standing Information System measurement issues are covered.  Topics of domain sampling, reliability and validity, construct validity and nomological validation of measures will be explored.

     

  

  • CIS 655: Critical Topics in Information Systems Research

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite Doctoral Standing Topics considered critical to the preparation of future IS Professors and Researchers:  Information System Ethics, Information Systems Security, Analytics and Information Assurance.
  

  • CIS 656: Seminar in IS Research I

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite Doctoral Standing Study of the seminal research in information systems, significant subsequent research, dominant theories and frameworks, and current research opportunities.

     

  

  • CIS 657: Seminar in IS Research II

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite Doctoral Standing Study of the seminal group and organizational-level research in information systems, significant subsequent research, dominant theories and frameworks, and current research opportunities.

     

  

  • CIS 685: Comprehensive Exam in Computer Information Systems

    0 Semester Credit Hours . 0-0-0 Prerequisite Doctoral Standing required. Required for all business administration doctoral students seeking to take the comprehensive exam in CIS. Successful completion is a prerequisite to the oral comprehensive exam for those seeking a primary field or examined minor in CIS. Requires consent of graduate director.

Computer Science
  

  • CSC 100: Overview of Computer Science

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite MATH 101  or equivalent. An overview of the field of computing, applications, algorithms, data structures, rudimentary programming, machine architecture, digital logic, history, impact, and current trends.
  

  • CSC 120: Introduction To Computer Program

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 100  Introductory programming using an objects-first approach. Problem analysis and solution. Introductory modeling and abstraction. Documentation, good programming practices. Data and control structures as needed. Credit will not be given for CSC 120 if credit is given for CYEN 120 .
  

  • CSC 121: Int To Computing and Programming

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite MATH 101  OR EQUIVALENT An introduction to computer programming using an objects first approach; problem solving; an overview of the field of computing.
  

  • CSC 122: Intermediate Computer Programming

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 120 . Analysis, design and implementation of programs. Application structures, algorithm development, event-driven programming, graphical user interfaces, exception handling, recursion. More complete coverage of programming language features.
  

  • CSC 130: The Science of Computing I

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite MATH 101  OR EQUIVALENT An introduction to computing algorithm analysis and development, computer programming, data structures, computer architecture, and problem solving.  This is the first Living with Cyber course. Credit will not be given for CSC 130 if credit is given for CYEN 130 .
  

  • CSC 131: The Science of Computing II

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 130  or CYEN 130   Intermediate algorithm analysis and development, object-oriented programming, high level data structures, computer architecture, and problem solving.  This is the second Living with Cyber course. Credit will not be given for CSC 131 if credit is given for CYEN 131 .
  

  • CSC 132: The Science of Computing III

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 131  or CYEN 131  or Consent of Instructor Additional coverage of algorithm analysis and development, object-oriented programming, data structures, computer architecture, and problem solving; applications of computing.  This is the third Living with Cyber course. Credit will not be given for CSC 132 if credit is given for CYEN 132 .

     

  

  • CSC 220: Data Structures

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 132  or CYEN 132  and preq. or coreq. of MATH 240   The definition, representation, and manipulation of basic data structures such as arrays, stacks, queues, trees, and graphs. Practical applications of these structures will be emphasized.
  

  • CSC 222: Systems Programming

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 132  or CYEN 132  AND preq. or coreq. of MATH 240   An introduction to systems programming within the context of C/C++ and Linux; topics include linking, writing scripts, performing system calls, managing memory, and using concurrency.
  

  • CSC 265: Introduction To Digital Design

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 3-2-3 Prerequisite CSC 132   Introduction to digital design techniques, Boolean algebra, combinational logic, minimization techniques, simple arithmetic circuits, programmable logic, sequential circuit design, registers and counters.
  

  • CSC 310: Theory of Computing

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 220  and MATH 311  

      An overview of formal languages, the abstract models of computing capable of recognizing those languages, and the grammars used to generate them.

  

  • CSC 325: Adv Data Structures and Algorithms

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 220  and Preq or Coreq of MATH 311  Advanced data structures and algorithm design. Topics include specialized trees, graphs, sets and tables, advanced searching and sorting, complexity analysis, and algorithm design techniques.
  

  • CSC 330: Programming Languages

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 325 . Techniques for specifying the syntax and semantics of programming languages. Language concepts; execution environments, comparative analysis of programming languages.
  

  • CSC 345: Operating Systems

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 222   An introduction to operating systems concepts. Topics include process management, storage management, device management, performance, security, and case studies of modern operating systems.
  

  • CSC 364: Computer Architecture

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 265   Architecture and organization of computer systems. Topics include the processor, control unit and microprogramming, computer arithmetic, memory hierarchy and memory management, input/output, instruction sets.
  

  • CSC 403: Software Design and Engineering

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 325  and senior standing. Design, construction and maintenance of large software systems. Project planning, requirements analysis, software design methodologies, software implementation and testing, maintenance.
  

  • CSC 404: Senior Capstone

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 403 . This course provides a forum for discussion of social, legal and ethical aspects of computing. Communications skills will be emphasized through professional presentations and a significant senior design project.
  

  • CSC 405: Senior Capstone I

    2 Semester Credit Hours . 0-2-2 Prerequisite Grade of “C” or better in CSC 403   Provides a forum for discussion of social, legal and ethical aspects of computing emphasizing professional presentations and a significant senior design project.

     

  

  • CSC 406: Senior Capstone II

    1 Semester Credit Hours . 0-1-1 Prerequisite CSC 405   This course focuses on the completion of a significant senior design project and culminates with a professional presentation.

     

  

  • CSC 428: Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite Consent of Instructor. Programming paradigms, syntax, semantics, data types, expression, control statements, and subprograms; object oriented concepts, abstract data types, recursion, queues, and trees. (G) *Cannot be applied for any credit to any Computer Science degree.
  

  • CSC 430: Database Management Systems

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 220  Database concepts, models and applications; database management systems; implementation of a practical database.
  

  • CSC 436: Compiler Design

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 310 , CSC 330  or consent of instructor. Principles of compiler design, assembler design; lexical analysis; syntax analysis; automatic parser generations; error detection and recovery. (G)
  

  • CSC 438: Advanced Data Structures and Algorithm Design

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite Consent of Instructor. Algorithm analysis and design, sorting algorithms, hashing, search trees, disjoint sets, graph algorithms, divide and conquer, greedy algorithms, dynamic programming, backtracking, NP completeness. (G) *Cannot be applied for any credit to any Computer Science degree.
  

  • CSC 442: Introduction To Cyber Security

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 220  and Instructor’s Signature Overview of cyber security; provides students with practical cyber security experience based on theoretical foundations. Topics include: computer network defense, computer network attack, wireless security.
  

  • CSC 443: Digital Forensics and Cyber Crime

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 442  or Consent of Instructor Overview of computer crime and methods to uncover, protect and exploit digital evidence. Topics include: cyber crime, network-based forensics, forensics analysis techniques, mobile device forensics. Credit will not be given for CSC 443 if credit is given for CYEN 401 .
  

  • CSC 444: Applied Cryptography

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 442  or Consent of Instructor An introduction to the basic theory and practice of cryptographic techniques used in computer security. Topics include encryption, key management, hashing, network security protocols. Credit will not be given for CSC 444 if credit is given for CYEN 406 .
  

  • CSC 446: Access Control Logic and Covert Channels

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 442  and MATH 311  An overview of access control logic and covert channels. Topics include access control concepts and logic, covert channel detection, future security predictions, steganography, steganalysis, data hiding.
  

  • CSC 447: Wireless and Mobile Security

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 442  Overview of wireless and mobile security providing students with practical and theoretical experiences. Topics include threat analysis, security infrastructure, security services, wireless network security components.
  

  • CSC 448: Reverse Engineering

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 442  or Consent of Instructor. Overview of reverse engineering techniques, modern tools for reverse engineering of machine code. Topics include gathering information, PE32 format, obfuscation techniques, memory dumping, automating processes. Credit will not be given for CSC 448 if credit is given for CYEN 404 .
  

  • CSC 450: Computer Networks

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 325  or consent of instructor.

    CYEN students only:  “C” or better in CSC 220 , CSC 222 , and CSC 345 .  CSC 325 is not required for CYEN students only.

     

     

      An overview of computer networks. Topics include network topologies, layers, local area networks, and performance measurement and analysis. (G)

  

  • CSC 452: Distributed and Cloud Computing

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 345  or Consent of Instructor Overview of distributed computing. Theoretical and practical aspects of distributed systems and cloud computing. Modeling aspects including architecture, performance, reliability, availability, service models, security characteristics. Credit will not be given for CSC 452 if credit is given for CYEN 405.
  

  • CSC 454: Advanced Computer Networks

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 450  This course will focus on advanced topics in computer networking. Topics include: network security, wireless networking, congestion control, quality of service, layering protocols network applications.
  

  • CSC 456: Computer Science Internship

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 40-0-3 Prerequisite CONSENT OF PROGRAM CHAIR On-site, supervised, structured work experience. This course may be taken to facilitate a three month off-campus work experience. Approval based on relevance of proposed internship to degree program. May not be repeated for credit. (G) (Pass/Fail)
  

  • CSC 470: Computer Graphics

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 325  Fundamentals of two and three-dimensional computer graphics. Two- and three-dimensional transformations, projection techniques, illumination models, shading, ray tracing. Exposure to a modern game design engine. (G)
  

  • CSC 475: Artificial Intelligence

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 325   The design and implementation of artificially intelligent programs. Topics include game playing, heuristic search, logic, knowledge representation, and reasoning strategies. Social implications are also discussed. (G)
  

  • CSC 476: Data Analytics Tools and Appl

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite Consent of Instructor Introduction to data analytics; key tools and concepts from the functional, technical, and implementation perspective of using data analytics to solve real world challenges.
  

  • CSC 485: High Performance and Availability Computing

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 345  equivalent or Consent of Instructor Study of and development in High Availability and Performance Computing (HAPC) and related fields, combining reading, research, and hands-on-oriented education.
  

  • CSC 486: Introduction To Biocomputing

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CIS 310  equivalent or consent of instructor. DNA computing, DNA sequencing techniques, similarities between DNA, computations in living organisms, the gene assembly process in ciliates and formal systems for gene assembly. (G)
  

  • CSC 487: Advanced Biocomputing

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 486  equivalent or consent of instructor. Topics include: advanced pair-wise alignment algorithms, protein folding, self assembly, splicing systems. P systems, simulation of cells, and future research directions in biocomputing.
  

  • CSC 490: Applied Computing Project

    1-3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-1-1 to 3(15) Prerequisite Junior standing in CSC or equivalent. Directed investigation of a problem in computing.
  

  • CSC 490A: Applied Computing Project

    1 Semester Credit Hours . 0-1-1(15) Prerequisite Junior in CSC or equivalent Directed investigation of a problem in computing.

     

  

  • CSC 490B: Applied Computing Project

    2 Semester Credit Hours . 0-2-2(15) Prerequisite Junior standing in CSC or equivalent Directed investigation of a problem in computing.

     

  

  • CSC 490C: Applied Computing Project

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3(15) Prerequisite Junior standing in CSC or equivalent Directed investigation of a problem in computing.

     

  

  • CSC 493: Data Mining and Knowledge Discovry

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 325  or equivalent or consent of instructor. Topics include: Data Mining (DM) motivation, knowledge discovery paradigm, preprocessing and normalization, dimensionality reduction, DM primitives, mining frequent itemsets, association rules, classification and evaluation measures.
  

  • CSC 498: Adv Data Mining, Fusion and Appl

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 325  or equivalent, of consent of instructor. Topics include: High-dimensional Data Mining (DM), clustering, information fusion, time-series DM, image indexing, bioinformatics and spatiotemporal DM.
  

  • CSC 499: Spec Topics in Computer Science

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite Consent of instructor. Selected topics of current importance or special interest.
  

  • CSC 520: Adv Anal Algorithms and Complexity

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 325   Formal analysis of time and space requirements of various algorithms, greedy algorithms, divide-and-conquer, dynamic programming, P and NP algorithms; Turning machines and unsolvability.
  

  • CSC 521: Advanced Computer Architecture

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 364   Topics include: pipeline systems design, processor design techniques (concepts, analysis, performance comparison, implementation, commercial processors), memory system design, interconnection media.
  

  • CSC 530: Database Theory

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 430  or consent of instructor. Data models, relational algebra and relational calculus, data dependencies and schema normalization, Datalog, recovery and concurrency control, distributed database environments.
  

  • CSC 532: Adv Topics: Software Engineering

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 403  Readings in requirements analysis, formal specification techniques, software design techniques, CASE tools, software metrics, software verification and validation, quality assurance and software safety.
  

  • CSC 542: Intro To Cyber Security

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 450  An overview of cyber security; provides students with practical cyber security experience based on theoretical foundations. Topics include: computer network defense, computer network attack, wireless security.
  

  • CSC 543: Digital Forensics and Cyber Crime

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 450  An overview of computer crime and methods to uncover, protect and exploit digital evidence. Topics include: cyber crime, network-based forensics, forensics analysis techniques, mobile device forensics.
  

  • CSC 544: Applied Cryptography

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 450  or consent of instructor An introduction to the basic theory and practice of cryptographic techniques used in computer security.  Topics include encryption, key management, hashing, network security protocols.

     

  

  • CSC 546: Access control Logic and Covert Channels

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 450  or consent of instructor and MATH 311  

      An overview of access control logic and covert channels.  Topics include access control concepts and logic, covert channel detection, future security predictions.

     

  

  • CSC 547: Wireless and Mobile Security

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 450  or consent of instructor. An overview of wireless and mobile security with practical and theoretical experiences.  Topics include threat analysis, security infrastructure, security services, wireless network security components.

     

  

  • CSC 548: Reverse Engineering

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 450  or consent of instructor.

      Overview of techniques and modern tools for reverse engineering of machine code.  Topics include gathering information, PE32 format, obfuscation techniques, memory dumping, automating processes.

  

  • CSC 550: Special Problems

    1-4 Semester Credit Hours . 0-0-1 to 4(4) Individual research and investigation of a problem in computer science or computing practice.
  

  • CSC 550A: Special Problems

    1 Semester Credit Hours . 0-0-1 Individual research and investigation of a problem in computer science or computing practice.
  

  • CSC 550B: Special Problems

    2 Semester Credit Hours . 0-0-2 Individual research and investigation of a problem in computer science or computing practice.
  

  • CSC 550C: Special Problems

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-0-3 Individual research and investigation of a problem in computer science or computing practice.
  

  • CSC 550D: Special Problems

    4 Semester Credit Hours . 0-0-4 Individual research and investigation of a problem in computer science or computing practice.
  

  • CSC 551: MS Thesis in Computer Science

    . 0-0-3 or 6(6) Prerequisite 12 semester hours of graduate work. Registration in any quarter is for 3 semester hours credit or multiples thereof. Maximum credit applicable towards the degree is 6 semester hours.
  

  • CSC 551C: MS Thesis in Computer Science

    . 0-0-3(6) Prerequisite 12 semester hours of graduate work. Registration in any quarter is for 3 semester hours credit or multiples thereof. Maximum credit applicable towards the degree is 6 semester hours.
  

  • CSC 551F: MS Thesis in Computer Science

    . 0-0-6(6) Prerequisite 12 semester hours of graduate work. Registration in any quarter is for 3 semester hours credit or multiples thereof. Maximum credit applicable towards the degree is 6 semester hours.
  

  • CSC 552: Distributed and Cloud Computing

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 345  or Consent of Instructor Theoretical and practical aspects of distributed systems and cloud computing. Modeling aspects including architecture, performance, reliability, availability, service models, security. Students complete a project.
  

  • CSC 554: Advanced Networking

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 450  or Consent of Instructor. May be repeated with change in subject matter. Selected research topics of current interest in the field of computer communications and networks.
  

  • CSC 555: Practicum

    3 (3) Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 (3) Prerequisite 12 semester hours of graduate work. Analytical and/or experimental solution of a problem in computer science; technical literature survey required, development of a computer-based solution. (Pass/Fail)
  

  • CSC 557: Special Topics: Computer Science

    3 (9) Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 (9) The topic or topics will be selected by the instructor from the various sub-areas of computer science. May be repeated as topics change.
  

  • CSC 570: Adv Topics: Computer Graphics

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 470  or consent of instructor. Techniques used to produce realistic images of three-dimensional objects on computer graphics hardware. Topics include: reflection models, shading techniques, ray tracing, texture and animation.
  

  • CSC 575: Adv Topics: Artificial Intell

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 475  or consent of instructor. Advanced topics in artificial intelligence including: problem-solving systems, natural language understanding, intelligent tutoring systems, learning and neural networks.
  

  • CSC 576: Data Analytics Tools and Appl

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite Consent of Instructor Introduction to data analytics; key tools and concepts from the functional and technical, perspective to solve real world challenges. Students complete a related project.
  

  • CSC 579: Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 325  equivalent or consent of instructor. Topics include: Data Mining (DM) motivation, knowledge discovery paradigm, preprocessing and normalization, dimensionality reduction, DM primitives, mining frequent itemsets, association rules, classification and evaluation measures.
  

  • CSC 580: Advanced Data Mining, Fusion and Applications

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 325  or equivalent or consent of instructor. Topics Include: High-dimensional Data Mining (DM), clustering algorithms, information fusion principles, time-series mining, digital image/video mining, bioinformatics DM, spatiotemporal data structures and emerging techniques.
  

  • CSC 581: Parallel Algorithms

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 240. Models of parallel computers, basic communications operations, algorithms for searching, sorting, graph structures, and systolic systems, dynamic programming, performance and scalability of parallel systems.
  

  • CSC 585: High Perform and Availability Comp

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 345  equivalent or consent of instructor. Study of and development in High Availability and Performance Computing (HAPC) and related fields, combining reading, research, and hands-on-oriented education.
  

  • CSC 586: Advanced Biocomputing

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CSC 486  equivalent or consent of instructor. Topics include: advanced pairwise alignment algorithms, protein folding, self assembly, splicing systems, P systems, simulation of cells, and future research directions in biocomputing.

Counseling
  

  • COUN 201: Student Personnel Services

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite Non-Psychology majors only. A study of student personnel programs in colleges and universities.
  

  • COUN 400: Intro To Counseling

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Introductory course for professional workers. Includes purposes and scope of counseling service, concepts, principles and basic techniques of counseling. (G)
  

  • COUN 460: Behavioral Counseling

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 A non-cognitive approach to counseling that presents the necessary attitudes, concepts, principles, and skills for individual counseling.
  

  • COUN 500: Prin and Admin of Guidance Service

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 An overview of the current principles and practices involved in various types of guidance and counseling services.
  

  • COUN 501: Advanced School Counseling

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 An in-depth and culminating course designed to bridge together all aspects of becoming a school counselor; focuses on the ASCA model.
 

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