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Twin Cities Campus

Data Science B S D S

Computer Science and Engineering Administration
College of Science and Engineering
  • Program Type: Baccalaureate
  • Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2024
  • Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120
  • Required credits within the major: 94 to 98
  • Degree: Bachelor of Science in Data Science
A data scientist is a person who should be able to leverage existing data sources and create new ones as needed in order to extract meaningful information and actionable insights. These insights can be used to drive business decisions and changes intended to achieve business goals. This is done through business domain expertise, effective communication and results interpretation, and utilization of any and all relevant statistical techniques, programming languages, software packages and libraries, data infrastructure, and so on. The degree prepares students for work in various industrial, governmental, and business positions. Graduates will be able to: -Conduct research on open-ended industry or organization questions -Extract large volumes of data from both internal and external sources -Clean and remove irrelevant data information from usable data -Analyze data for weaknesses, trends, and/or opportunities -Create algorithms to solve problems and build new automation tools
Program Delivery
This program is available:
  • via classroom (the majority of instruction is face-to-face)
Admission Requirements
Students must complete 5 courses before admission to the program.
Freshman and transfer students are usually admitted to pre-major status before admission to this major.
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website.
Required prerequisites
Mathematics Core
Calculus I
MATH 1371 - CSE Calculus I [MATH] (4.0 cr)
or MATH 1271 - Calculus I [MATH] (4.0 cr)
or MATH 1571H - Honors Calculus I [MATH] (4.0 cr)
Calculus II
MATH 1372 - CSE Calculus II (4.0 cr)
or MATH 1272 - Calculus II (4.0 cr)
or MATH 1572H - Honors Calculus II (4.0 cr)
Required prerequisites
Computer Science Introductory Core
Data Science Sequences
CSCI 1133 - Introduction to Computing and Programming Concepts (4.0 cr)
or CSCI 1133H - Honors Introduction to Computing and Programming Concepts (4.0 cr)
CSCI 2081 - Introduction to Software Development (4.0 cr)
or In order to maximize course overlap, it is recommended that double majors in Computer Science and Data Science pursue one of the following sequences in place of the Data Science Sequence. CSCI 2081 cannot be used in the Computer Science programs.
CSCI 1133 - Introduction to Computing and Programming Concepts (4.0 cr)
or CSCI 1133H - Honors Introduction to Computing and Programming Concepts (4.0 cr)
CSCI 1933 - Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures (4.0 cr)
CSCI 3081W - Program Design and Development [WI] (4.0 cr)
or CSCI 1103 - Introduction to Computer Programming in Java (4.0 cr)
CSCI 1913 - Introduction to Algorithms, Data Structures, and Program Development (4.0 cr)
CSCI 3081W - Program Design and Development [WI] (4.0 cr)
or CSCI 1113 - Introduction to C/C++ Programming for Scientists and Engineers (4.0 cr)
CSCI 1913 - Introduction to Algorithms, Data Structures, and Program Development (4.0 cr)
CSCI 3081W - Program Design and Development [WI] (4.0 cr)
Required prerequisites
Statistics Core
STAT 3021 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3.0 cr)
or STAT 3011 - Introduction to Statistical Analysis [MATH] (4.0 cr)
STAT 3032 - Regression and Correlated Data (4.0 cr)
General Requirements
All students in baccalaureate degree programs are required to complete general University and college requirements including writing and liberal education courses. For more information about University-wide requirements, see the liberal education requirements. Required courses for the major, minor or certificate in which a student receives a D grade (with or without plus or minus) do not count toward the major, minor or certificate (including transfer courses).
Program Requirements
All freshmen in the College of Science and Engineering must complete CSE 1001: First-Year Experience. At least 33 upper-division credits in the major must be taken at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus.
Science Core
Physics I
PHYS 1301W - Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering I [PHYS, WI] (4.0 cr)
or PHYS 1401V - Honors Physics I [PHYS, WI] (4.0 cr)
Second Science Options
PHYS 1302W - Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering II [PHYS, WI] (4.0 cr)
or ESCI 2201 - Solid Earth Dynamics (4.0 cr)
or GCD 3022 - Genetics (3.0 cr)
or PHYS 1402V - Honors Physics II [PHYS, WI] (4.0 cr)
or PSY 3011 - Introduction to Learning and Behavior (3.0 cr)
or CHEM 1061 - Chemical Principles I [PHYS] (3.0 cr)
CHEM 1065 - Chemical Principles I Laboratory [PHYS] (1.0 cr)
or CHEM 1071H - Honors Chemistry I [PHYS] (3.0 cr)
CHEM 1075H - Honors Chemistry I Laboratory [PHYS] (1.0 cr)
or CHEM 1081 - Chemistry for the Life Sciences I [PHYS] (3.0 cr)
CHEM 1065 - Chemical Principles I Laboratory [PHYS] (1.0 cr)
or CHEM 1062 - Chemical Principles II [PHYS] (3.0 cr)
CHEM 1066 - Chemical Principles II Laboratory [PHYS] (1.0 cr)
or CHEM 1072H - Honors Chemistry II [PHYS] (3.0 cr)
CHEM 1076H - Honors Chemistry II Laboratory [PHYS] (1.0 cr)
Data Science Core
IE 3013 - Optimization for Machine Learning (4.0 cr)
IE 5533 - Operations Research for Data Science (3.0 cr)
STAT 4051 - Statistical Machine Learning I (4.0 cr)
WRIT 3562W - Technical and Professional Writing [WI] (4.0 cr)
Discrete Structures & Algorithms
CSCI 3041 - Introduction to Discrete Structures and Algorithms (4.0 cr)
or It is recommended that double majors in Computer Science and Data Science complete the following sequence because CSCI 3041 does not fulfill a Computer Science major requirement.
CSCI 2011 - Discrete Structures of Computer Science (4.0 cr)
CSCI 4041 - Algorithms and Data Structures (4.0 cr)
Systems and Systems Programming
CSCI 3061 - Introduction to Computer Systems (4.0 cr)
or It is recommended that double majors in Computer Science and Data Science complete the following sequence because CSCI 3061 does not fulfill a Computer Science major requirement.
CSCI 2021 - Machine Architecture and Organization (4.0 cr)
CSCI 4061 - Introduction to Operating Systems (4.0 cr)
Multivariable Calculus
MATH 2374 - CSE Multivariable Calculus and Vector Analysis (4.0 cr)
or MATH 2263 - Multivariable Calculus (4.0 cr)
or MATH 2573H - Honors Calculus III (4.0 cr)
Linear Algebra
CSCI 2033 - Elementary Computational Linear Algebra (4.0 cr)
or MATH 2142 - Elementary Linear Algebra (4.0 cr)
or Students who complete MATH 2243/2373/2471/2574H/3593H AND MATH 4242 qualify for a four-credit waiver in the Data Science Technical Electives area. Students will need to contact a Departmental Advisor to request this waiver after MATH 4242 is completed.
MATH 4242 - Applied Linear Algebra (4.0 cr)
MATH 2243 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (4.0 cr)
or MATH 2373 - CSE Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (4.0 cr)
or MATH 2471 - UM Talented Youth Mathematics Program--Calculus II, Second Semester [MATH] (2.0 cr)
or MATH 2574H - Honors Calculus IV (4.0 cr)
or MATH 3593H - Honors Mathematics II (5.0 cr)
Databases
CSCI 4707 - Practice of Database Systems (3.0 cr)
or CSCI 5707 - Principles of Database Systems (3.0 cr)
Machine Learning, Data Mining, or Statistical Learning
CSCI 5521 - Machine Learning Fundamentals (3.0 cr)
or CSCI 5523 - Introduction to Data Mining (3.0 cr)
or STAT 4052 - Statistical Machine Learning II (4.0 cr)
Theory of Statistics Requirements
Theory of Statistics I
STAT 5101 - Theory of Statistics I (4.0 cr)
or MATH 5651 - Basic Theory of Probability and Statistics (4.0 cr)
Theory of Statistics II
STAT 5102 - Theory of Statistics II (4.0 cr)
Regression and Correlated Data
STAT 3301 - Regression and Statistical Computing (4.0 cr)
or STAT 3701 - Introduction to Statistical Computing (4.0 cr)
STAT 3032 - Regression and Correlated Data (4.0 cr)
Ethics in Computing
CSCI 3923 -  Ethics in Computing (1.0 cr)
or CSCI 3921W - Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues in Computing [CIV, WI] (3.0 cr)
Technical Electives
Students can take any approved technical electives from the following list to satisfy the minimum 18 credits required. Unique courses from CSCI, EE, IE, Math, or STAT with titles similar to independent study, directed research, special topics, honors thesis, or senior design can be approved for use as major technical electives if related to the study of data science with Director of Undergraduate Studies approval.
Technical Electives
Take 18 or more credit(s) from the following:
· CSCI 4131 - Internet Programming (3.0 cr)
· CSCI 4271W - Development of Secure Software Systems [WI] (4.0 cr)
· CSCI 5105 - Introduction to Distributed Systems (3.0 cr)
· CSCI 5115 - User Interface Design, Implementation and Evaluation (3.0 cr)
· CSCI 5117 - Developing the Interactive Web (3.0 cr)
· CSCI 5123 - Recommender Systems (3.0 cr)
· CSCI 5125 - Collaborative and Social Computing (3.0 cr)
· CSCI 5271 - Introduction to Computer Security (3.0 cr)
· CSCI 5302 - Analysis of Numerical Algorithms (3.0 cr)
· CSCI 5304 - Computational Aspects of Matrix Theory (3.0 cr)
· CSCI 5451 - Introduction to Parallel Computing: Architectures, Algorithms, and Programming (3.0 cr)
· CSCI 5461 - Functional Genomics, Systems Biology, and Bioinformatics (3.0 cr)
· CSCI 5481 - Computational Techniques for Genomics (3.0 cr)
· CSCI 5512 - Artificial Intelligence II (3.0 cr)
· CSCI 5525 - Machine Learning: Analysis and Methods (3.0 cr)
· CSCI 5527 - Deep Learning: Models, Computation, and Applications (3.0 cr)
· CSCI 5541 - Natural Language Processing (3.0 cr)
· CSCI 5561 - Computer Vision (3.0 cr)
· CSCI 5563 - Multiview 3D Geometry in Computer Vision (3.0 cr)
· CSCI 5609 - Visualization (3.0 cr)
· CSCI 5708 - Architecture and Implementation of Database Management Systems (3.0 cr)
· CSCI 5715 - From GPS, Google Maps, and Uber to Spatial Data Science (3.0 cr)
· CSCI 5751 - Big Data Engineering and Architecture (3.0 cr)
· CSCI 5801 - Software Engineering I (3.0 cr)
· CSCI 5802 - Software Engineering II (3.0 cr)
· DSCI 4093 - Data Science Senior Project Directed Study (4.0 cr)
· EE 4541 - Digital Signal Processing (3.0 cr)
· EE 5239 - Introduction to Nonlinear Optimization (3.0 cr)
· EE 5251 - Optimal Filtering and Estimation (3.0 cr)
· EE 5351 - Applied Parallel Programming (3.0 cr)
· EE 5355 - Algorithmic Techniques for Scalable Many-core Computing (3.0 cr)
· ESPM 5031 - Applied Global Positioning Systems for Geographic Information Systems (3.0 cr)
· IE 3011 - Optimization Models and Methods (4.0 cr)
· IE 5012 - Discrete Optimization Methods and Applications (4.0 cr)
· IE 5111 - Systems Engineering I (2.0 cr)
· IE 5113 - Systems Engineering II (4.0 cr)
· IE 5531 - Engineering Optimization I (4.0 cr)
· IE 5541 - Project Management (4.0 cr)
· IE 5545 - Decision Analysis (4.0 cr)
· IE 5553 - Simulation (4.0 cr)
· IE 5561 - Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making (4.0 cr)
· MATH 4242 - Applied Linear Algebra (4.0 cr)
· MATH 4428 - Mathematical Modeling (4.0 cr)
· MATH 5467 - Introduction to the Mathematics of Image and Data Analysis (4.0 cr)
· MATH 5490 - Topics in Applied Mathematics (4.0 cr)
· MATH 5652 - Introduction to Stochastic Processes (4.0 cr)
· STAT 4893W - Consultation and Communication for Statisticians [WI] (3.0 cr)
· STAT 5201 - Sampling Methodology in Finite Populations (3.0 cr)
· STAT 5401 - Applied Multivariate Methods (3.0 cr)
· STAT 5421 - Analysis of Categorical Data (3.0 cr)
· STAT 5511 - Time Series Analysis (3.0 cr)
· STAT 5601 - Nonparametric Methods (3.0 cr)
· STAT 5931 - Topics in Statistics (3.0 cr)
· CSCI 4511W - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence [WI] (4.0 cr)
or CSCI 5511 - Artificial Intelligence I (3.0 cr)
Upper Division Writing Intensive within the major
Students are required to take one upper division writing intensive course within the major. If that requirement has not been satisfied within the core major requirements, students must choose one course from the following list. Some of these courses may also fulfill other major requirements.
Upper Division Writing Intensive within the major
Take 0 - 1 course(s) from the following:
· CSCI 4271W - Development of Secure Software Systems [WI] (4.0 cr)
· CSCI 4511W - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence [WI] (4.0 cr)
· CSCI 4970W - Advanced Project Laboratory [WI] (3.0 cr)
· STAT 4893W - Consultation and Communication for Statisticians [WI] (3.0 cr)
· WRIT 3562W - Technical and Professional Writing [WI] (4.0 cr)
 
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MATH 1371 - CSE Calculus I (MATH)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Math 1271/Math 1381/Math 1571/
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Differentiation of single-variable functions, basics of integration of single-variable functions. Applications: max-min, related rates, area, curve-sketching. Use of calculator, cooperative learning. prereq: CSE or pre-bioprod concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in biosys engn (PRE), background in [precalculus, geometry, visualization of functions/graphs], instr consent; familiarity with graphing calculators recommended
MATH 1271 - Calculus I (MATH)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Math 1271/Math 1381/Math 1571/
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Differential calculus of functions of a single variable, including polynomial, rational, exponential, and trig functions. Applications, including optimization and related rates problems. Single variable integral calculus, using anti-derivatives and simple substitution. Applications may include area, volume, work problems. prereq: 4 yrs high school math including trig or satisfactory score on placement test or grade of at least C- in [1151 or 1155]
MATH 1571H - Honors Calculus I (MATH)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Math 1271/Math 1381/Math 1571/
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Differential/integral calculus of functions of a single variable. Emphasizes hard problem-solving rather than theory. prereq: Honors student and permission of University Honors Program
MATH 1372 - CSE Calculus II
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Math 1272/Math 1282/Math 1372/
Typically offered: Every Spring
Techniques of integration. Calculus involving transcendental functions, polar coordinates, Taylor polynomials, vectors/curves in space, cylindrical/spherical coordinates. Use of calculators, cooperative learning. prereq: Grade of at least C- in [1371 or equiv], CSE or pre-Bioprod/Biosys Engr
MATH 1272 - Calculus II
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Math 1272/Math 1282/Math 1372/
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Techniques of integration. Calculus involving transcendental functions, polar coordinates. Taylor polynomials, vectors/curves in space, cylindrical/spherical coordinates. prereq: [1271 or equiv] with grade of at least C-
MATH 1572H - Honors Calculus II
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Math 1272/Math 1282/Math 1372/
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Continuation of 1571. Infinite series, differential calculus of several variables, introduction to linear algebra. prereq: 1571H (or equivalent) honors student
CSCI 1133 - Introduction to Computing and Programming Concepts
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: CSci 1133/CSci 1133H
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Fundamental programming concepts using Python language. Problem solving skills, recursion, object-oriented programming. Algorithm development techniques. Use of abstractions/modularity. Data structures/abstract data types. Develop programs to solve real-world problems. prereq: concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in MATH 1271 or concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in MATH 1371 or concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in MATH 1571H or instr consent
CSCI 1133H - Honors Introduction to Computing and Programming Concepts
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: CSci 1133/CSci 1133H
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Programming concepts using Python language. Real world problem solving, recursion, object-oriented programming. Algorithm development techniques. Abstractions/modularity. Optional honors topics: programming robots, programming paradigms, artificial intelligence. prereq: [concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in MATH 1271 or concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in MATH 1371 or concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in MATH 1571H], CSci majors, pre-majors in CSE/CLA, honors student
CSCI 2081 - Introduction to Software Development
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Techniques for design and development of software using Java. Introduction to object-oriented programming and design, integrated development environments, inheritance, and polymorphism. Software design principles, testing and debugging, and use of project management tools. Implementation of a software project using data structures, files, and I/O. This course is intended for non-CS Majors. Prerequisite: CSCI 1133 or CSCI 1133H
CSCI 1133 - Introduction to Computing and Programming Concepts
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: CSci 1133/CSci 1133H
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Fundamental programming concepts using Python language. Problem solving skills, recursion, object-oriented programming. Algorithm development techniques. Use of abstractions/modularity. Data structures/abstract data types. Develop programs to solve real-world problems. prereq: concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in MATH 1271 or concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in MATH 1371 or concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in MATH 1571H or instr consent
CSCI 1133H - Honors Introduction to Computing and Programming Concepts
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: CSci 1133/CSci 1133H
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Programming concepts using Python language. Real world problem solving, recursion, object-oriented programming. Algorithm development techniques. Abstractions/modularity. Optional honors topics: programming robots, programming paradigms, artificial intelligence. prereq: [concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in MATH 1271 or concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in MATH 1371 or concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in MATH 1571H], CSci majors, pre-majors in CSE/CLA, honors student
CSCI 1933 - Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: CSci 1902/CSci 1933/CSci 1933H
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Advanced object oriented programming to implement abstract data types (stacks, queues, linked lists, hash tables, binary trees) using Java language. Inheritance. Searching/sorting algorithms. Basic algorithmic analysis. Use of software development tools. Weekly lab. prereq: 1133 or instr consent
CSCI 3081W - Program Design and Development (WI)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: CSci 3081W/CSci 4018W/CSci4089
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Principles of programming design/analysis. Concepts in software development. Uses a programming project to illustrate key ideas in program design/development, data structures, debugging, files, I/O, testing, and coding standards. prereq: [2021, 2041]; CS upper div, CS grad, or dept. permission
CSCI 1103 - Introduction to Computer Programming in Java
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
Fundamental programming concepts/software development using Java language. Problem solving skills. Algorithm development techniques. Use of abstractions/modularity. Data structures/abstract data types. Substantial programming projects. Weekly lab.
CSCI 1913 - Introduction to Algorithms, Data Structures, and Program Development
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Advanced object oriented programming to implement abstract data types(stacks, queues, linked lists, hash tables, binary trees) using Java language. Searching/sorting algorithms. Basic algorithmic analysis. Scripting languages using Python language. Substantial programming projects. Weekly lab. prereq: (EE major and EE 1301) or (CmpE major and EE 1301) or 1103 or 1113 or instr consent
CSCI 3081W - Program Design and Development (WI)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: CSci 3081W/CSci 4018W/CSci4089
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Principles of programming design/analysis. Concepts in software development. Uses a programming project to illustrate key ideas in program design/development, data structures, debugging, files, I/O, testing, and coding standards. prereq: [2021, 2041]; CS upper div, CS grad, or dept. permission
CSCI 1113 - Introduction to C/C++ Programming for Scientists and Engineers
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Programming for scientists/engineers. C/C++ programming constructs, object-oriented programming, software development, fundamental numerical techniques. Exercises/examples from various scientific fields. The online modality for CSci 1113 will only be offered during the summer session. prereq: Math 1271 or Math 1371 or Math 1571H or instr consent.
CSCI 1913 - Introduction to Algorithms, Data Structures, and Program Development
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Advanced object oriented programming to implement abstract data types(stacks, queues, linked lists, hash tables, binary trees) using Java language. Searching/sorting algorithms. Basic algorithmic analysis. Scripting languages using Python language. Substantial programming projects. Weekly lab. prereq: (EE major and EE 1301) or (CmpE major and EE 1301) or 1103 or 1113 or instr consent
CSCI 3081W - Program Design and Development (WI)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: CSci 3081W/CSci 4018W/CSci4089
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Principles of programming design/analysis. Concepts in software development. Uses a programming project to illustrate key ideas in program design/development, data structures, debugging, files, I/O, testing, and coding standards. prereq: [2021, 2041]; CS upper div, CS grad, or dept. permission
STAT 3021 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: STAT 3021/STAT 3021H
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
This is an introductory course in statistics whose primary objectives are to teach students the theory of elementary probability theory and an introduction to the elements of statistical inference, including testing, estimation, and confidence statements. prereq: Math 1272
STAT 3011 - Introduction to Statistical Analysis (MATH)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: AnSc 3011/ESPM 3012/Stat 3011/
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Standard statistical reasoning. Simple statistical methods. Social/physical sciences. Mathematical reasoning behind facts in daily news. Basic computing environment.
STAT 3032 - Regression and Correlated Data
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
This is a second course in statistics with a focus on linear regression and correlated data. The intent of this course is to prepare statistics, economics and actuarial science students for statistical modeling needed in their discipline. The course covers the basic concepts of linear algebra and computing in R, simple linear regression, multiple linear regression, statistical inference, model diagnostics, transformations, model selection, model validation, and basics of time series and mixed models. Numerous datasets will be analyzed and interpreted using the open-source statistical software R. prereq: STAT 3011 or STAT 3021
PHYS 1301W - Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering I (PHYS, WI)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Phys 1201W/1301W/1401V/1501V
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Use of fundamental principles to solve quantitative problems. Motion, forces, conservation principles, structure of matter. Applications to mechanical systems. Prereq or Concurrent: MATH 1271/1371/1371H or equivalent
PHYS 1401V - Honors Physics I (PHYS, WI)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Phys 1201W/1301W/1401V/1501V
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Comprehensive, calculus-level general physics. Emphasizes use of fundamental principles to solve quantitative problems. Description of motion, forces, conservation principles. Structure of matter, with applications to mechanical systems. Prereq: Honors program or with permission, Prereq or Concurrent: MATH 1271/1371/1571H or equivalent
PHYS 1302W - Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering II (PHYS, WI)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Phys 1202W/1302W/1402V/1502V
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Use of fundamental principles to solve quantitative problems. Motion, forces, conservation principles, fields, structure of matter. Applications to electromagnetic phenomena. Prereq: PHYS 1301 or equivalent, Prereq or Concurrent: MATH 1272/1372/1572H or equivalent
ESCI 2201 - Solid Earth Dynamics
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Dynamics of solid Earth, particularly tectonic system. Seismology, internal structure of Earth. Earth's gravity, magnetic fields. Paleomagnetism, global plate tectonics, tectonic systems. Field trip. prereq: concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in PHYS 1301 or instr consent
GCD 3022 - Genetics
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Biol 4003/GCD 3022
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Mechanisms of heredity, implications for biological populations. Applications to practical problems. prereq: Introductory biology course such as Biol 1009
PHYS 1402V - Honors Physics II (PHYS, WI)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Phys 1202W/1302W/1402V/1502V
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Fundamental principles to solve quantitative problems. Description of motion, forces, conservation principles, fields. Structure of matter, with applications to electro-magnetic phenomena. Honors program or with permission, PHYS 1401V or equivalent, Prereq or CC: MATH 1272/1372/1572H or equivalent
PSY 3011 - Introduction to Learning and Behavior
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
Methods/findings of research on learning and behavior change. Twentieth-century theoretical perspectives, including contemporary models. Emphasizes animal learning and behavioral psychology. prereq: 1001
CHEM 1061 - Chemical Principles I (PHYS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 1061/ 1071/H/ 1081
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Atomic theory, periodic properties of elements. Thermochemistry, reaction stoichiometry. Behavior of gases, liquids, and solids. Molecular/ionic structure/bonding. Organic chemistry and polymers. energy sources, environmental issues related to energy use. Prereq-Grade of at least C- in [1011 or 1015] or [passing placement exam, concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1065]; intended for science or engineering majors; concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1065; registration for 1065 must precede registration for 1061
CHEM 1065 - Chemical Principles I Laboratory (PHYS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 1065/Chem 1075H
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Basic laboratory skills while investigating physical and chemical phenomena closely linked to lecture material. Experimental design, data collection and treatment, discussion of errors, and proper treatment of hazardous wastes. prereq: concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1061
CHEM 1071H - Honors Chemistry I (PHYS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 1061/ 1071/H/ 1081
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Advanced introduction to atomic theory. Periodic properties of elements. Behavior of gases, liquids, and solids. Molecular/ionic structure, bonding. Aspects of organic chemistry, spectroscopy, and polymers. Mathematically demanding quantitative problems. Writing for scientific journals. prereq: Honors student, permission of University Honors Program, concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1075H; registration for 1075H must precede registration for 1071H
CHEM 1075H - Honors Chemistry I Laboratory (PHYS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 1065/Chem 1075H
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Develop laboratory skills while investigating physical and chemical phenomena closely linked to lecture material. Experimental design, data collection and treatment, discussion of errors, and the proper treatment of hazardous wastes. prereq: prereq or coreq 1071H; honors student or permission of University Honors Program
CHEM 1081 - Chemistry for the Life Sciences I (PHYS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 1061/ 1071/H/ 1081
Typically offered: Every Fall
The topics of atomic theory, molecular structure, bonding and shape, energy and enthalpy, gases, properties of solutions, and equilibrium will be presented along with their application to biological systems. Intended to provide a strong chemistry background for students pursuing life science related majors or careers in life science related fields. prereq: grade of a C- or better in CHEM 1015 or passing chemistry placement exam.
CHEM 1065 - Chemical Principles I Laboratory (PHYS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 1065/Chem 1075H
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Basic laboratory skills while investigating physical and chemical phenomena closely linked to lecture material. Experimental design, data collection and treatment, discussion of errors, and proper treatment of hazardous wastes. prereq: concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1061
CHEM 1062 - Chemical Principles II (PHYS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 1062/1072/1072H/1082/
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Chemical kinetics. Radioactive decay. Chemical equilibrium. Solutions. Acids/bases. Solubility. Second law of thermodynamics. Electrochemistry/corrosion. Descriptive chemistry of elements. Coordination chemistry. Biochemistry. prereq: Grade of at least C- in 1061 or equiv, concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1066; registration for 1066 must precede registration for 1062
CHEM 1066 - Chemical Principles II Laboratory (PHYS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 1066/Chem 1076H
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Basic laboratory skills while investigating physical and chemical phenomena closely linked to lecture material. Experimental design, data collection and treatment, discussion of errors, and proper treatment of hazardous wastes. prereq: concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1062
CHEM 1072H - Honors Chemistry II (PHYS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 1062/1072/1072H/1082/
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Advanced introduction. Chemical kinetics/reaction mechanisms, chemical/physical equilibria, acids/bases, entropy/second law of thermodynamics, electrochemistry/corrosion; descriptive chemistry of elements; coordination chemistry; biochemistry. prereq: 1071H, concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1076H, honors student, registration for 1076H must precede registration for 1072H
CHEM 1076H - Honors Chemistry II Laboratory (PHYS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 1066/Chem 1076H
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Develop laboratory skills as experiments become increasingly complex. Data collection/treatment, discussion of errors, proper treatment of hazardous wastes, experiment design. prereq: concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1072H
IE 3013 - Optimization for Machine Learning
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Machine learning has been widely used in areas such as computer vision, search engines, speech recognition, robotics, recommendation systems, bioinformatics, social networks, and finance. It has become an important tool in prediction and data analysis. This course introduces some fundamental solution methods for solving various optimization models arising in the context of machine learning.
IE 5533 - Operations Research for Data Science
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Periodic Fall
This course combines data, modeling, and decision-making to provide students with experience solving practical problems in a variety of application areas, including healthcare and medical decision-making, supply chains and e-commerce, and finance and revenue management. To this end, case studies will be used to illustrate the sequence of problem definition, data analysis, model building, and decision support. The example problems are realistic in terms of size and complexity and the data sets are realistic in that the quality of the data is less-than-perfect. The first part of the course focuses on deterministic models while the second part of the course covers stochastic models. A high-level programming language such as R is used for data manipulation and for predictive analytics. An algebraic modeling language such as AMPL is used for models that require linear/integer programming. The solutions and their sensitivity to changes in parameters are interpreted to aid decision-makers. Throughout the course, the methodologies are kept in perspective with the overall goal of making better decisions.
STAT 4051 - Statistical Machine Learning I
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
This is the first semester of the Applied Statistics sequence for majors seeking a BA or BS in statistics. The course introduces a wide variety of applied statistical methods, methodology for identifying types of problems and selecting appropriate methods for data analysis, to correctly interpret results, and to provide hands-on experience with real-life data analysis. The course covers basic concepts of single factor analysis of variance (ANOVA) with fixed and random effects, factorial designs, analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), repeated measures analysis with mixed effect models, principal component analysis (PCA) and multidimensional scaling, robust estimation and regression methods, and rank tests. Numerous datasets will be analyzed and interpreted, using the open-source statistical software R and Rstudio. prerequisites: (STAT 3701 or STAT 3301) and (STAT 4101 or STAT 5101 or MATH 5651)
WRIT 3562W - Technical and Professional Writing (WI)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Writ 3562V/Writ 3562W
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
This course introduces students to technical and professional writing through various readings and assignments in which students analyze and create texts that work to communicate complex information, solve problems, and complete tasks. Students gain knowledge of workplace genres as well as to develop skills in composing such genres. This course allows students to practice rhetorically analyzing writing situations and composing genres such as memos, proposals, instructions, research reports, and presentations. Students work in teams to develop collaborative content and to compose in a variety of modes including text, graphics, video, audio, and digital. Students also conduct both primary and secondary research and practice usability testing. The course emphasizes creating documents that are goal-driven and appropriate for a specific context and audience.
CSCI 3041 - Introduction to Discrete Structures and Algorithms
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Overview of strategies and techniques for the design and analysis of algorithms. Logic and proof techniques, asymptotic notation, recurrences, graphs and relations. Algorithm design strategies and examples from graph algorithms, greedy, divide-and-conquer, and dynamic programming. This course is intended for non-CS Majors. Prerequisite: CSci 2081, concurrent registration with CSci 2081 and upper class standing, or instructor permission.
CSCI 2011 - Discrete Structures of Computer Science
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: CSci 2011/CSci 2011H
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Foundations of discrete mathematics. Sets, sequences, functions, big-O, propositional/predicate logic, proof methods, counting methods, recursion/recurrences, relations, trees/graph fundamentals. prereq: MATH 1271 or MATH 1371 or instr consent
CSCI 4041 - Algorithms and Data Structures
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: CSci 4041/CSci 4041H
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Rigorous analysis of algorithms/implementation. Algorithm analysis, sorting algorithms, binary trees, heaps, priority queues, heapsort, balanced binary search trees, AVL trees, hash tables and hashing, graphs, graph traversal, single source shortest path, minimum cost spanning trees. prereq: [(1913 or 1933) and 2011] or instr consent; cannot be taken for grad CSci cr
CSCI 3061 - Introduction to Computer Systems
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Overview of the organization and interfaces of computing systems. Basics of machine organization, data representation, memory hierarchy and assembly language/ISA. Systems programming in C/C++, including memory management, files, processes and interprocess communication. This course is intended for non-CS Majors. prereq: CSci 2081 or instructor permission
CSCI 2021 - Machine Architecture and Organization
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Introduction to hardware/software components of computer system. Data representation, boolean algebra, machine-level programs, instruction set architecture, processor organization, memory hierarchy, virtual memory, compiling, linking. Programming in C. prereq: 1913 or 1933 or instr consent
CSCI 4061 - Introduction to Operating Systems
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: CSci 4061/INet 4001
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Processes/threads, process coordination, interprocess communication, asynchronous events, memory management/file systems. Systems programming projects using operating system interfaces and program development tools. prereq: 2021 or EE 2361; CS upper div, CompE upper div., EE upper div., EE grad, ITI upper div., Univ. honors student, or dept. permission; no cr for grads in CSci.
MATH 2374 - CSE Multivariable Calculus and Vector Analysis
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Math 2263/Math 2374/Math 2573H
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Derivative as linear map. Differential/integral calculus of functions of several variables, including change of coordinates using Jacobians. Line/surface integrals. Gauss, Green, Stokes theorems. Use of computer technology. prereq: [1272 or 1282 or 1372 or 1572] w/grade of at least C-, CSE or pre-Bioprod/Biosys Engr
MATH 2263 - Multivariable Calculus
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Math 2263/Math 2374/Math 2573H
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Derivative as linear map. Differential/integral calculus of functions of several variables, including change of coordinates using Jacobians. Line/surface integrals. Gauss, Green, Stokes Theorems. prereq: [1272 or 1372 or 1572] w/grade of at least C-
MATH 2573H - Honors Calculus III
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Math 2263/Math 2374/Math 2573H
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Integral calculus of several variables. Vector analysis, including theorems of Gauss, Green, Stokes. prereq: Math 1572H (or equivalent), honors student
CSCI 2033 - Elementary Computational Linear Algebra
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Matrices/linear transformations, basic theory. Linear vector spaces. Inner product spaces. Systems of linear equations, Eigenvalues, singular values. Algorithms/computational matrix methods using MATLAB. Use of matrix methods to solve variety of computer science problems. prereq: [MATH 1271 or MATH 1371], [1113 or 1133 or knowledge of programming concepts]
MATH 2142 - Elementary Linear Algebra
Credits: 4.0 [max 1.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
This course has three primary objectives. (1) To present the basic theory of linear algebra, including: solving systems of linear equations; determinants; the theory of Euclidean vector spaces and general vector spaces; eigenvalues and eigenvectors of matrices; inner products; diagonalization of quadratic forms; and linear transformations between vector spaces. (2) To introduce certain aspects of numerical linear algebra and computation. (3) To introduce applications of linear algebra to other domains such as data science. Objectives (2) and (3) will be taught with hands-on computer projects in a high-level programming language. Prerequisites: MATH 1272 or equivalent
MATH 4242 - Applied Linear Algebra
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Math 4242/Math 4457
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Systems of linear equations, vector spaces, subspaces, bases, linear transformations, matrices, determinants, eigenvalues, canonical forms, quadratic forms, applications. prereq: 2243 or 2373 or 2573
MATH 2243 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Math 2243/Math 2373/Math 2574H
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Linear algebra: basis, dimension, matrices, eigenvalues/eigenvectors. Differential equations: first-order linear, separable; second-order linear with constant coefficients; linear systems with constant coefficients. prereq: [1272 or 1282 or 1372 or 1572] w/grade of at least C-
MATH 2373 - CSE Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Math 2243/Math 2373/Math 2574H
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Linear algebra: basis, dimension, eigenvalues/eigenvectors. Differential equations: linear equations/systems, phase space, forcing/resonance, qualitative/numerical analysis of nonlinear systems, Laplace transforms. Use of computer technology. prereq: [1272 or 1282 or 1372 or 1572] w/grade of at least C-, CSE or pre-Bio Prod/Biosys Engr
MATH 2471 - UM Talented Youth Mathematics Program--Calculus II, Second Semester (MATH)
Credits: 2.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Math 2243/Math 2373/Math 2574H
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Accelerated honors sequence for selected mathematically talented high school students. Theoretical and geometric linear algebra.
MATH 2574H - Honors Calculus IV
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Math 2243/Math 2373/Math 2574H
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Advanced linear algebra, differential equations. Additional topics as time permits. prereq: Math 1572H or Math 2573H, honors student and permission of University Honors Program
MATH 3593H - Honors Mathematics II
Credits: 5.0 [max 5.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Second semester of three-semester sequence. Focuses on multivariable calculus at deeper level than regular calculus offerings. Rigorous introduction to sequences/series. Theoretical treatment of multivariable calculus. Strong introduction to linear algebra. prereq: 3592H or instr consent
CSCI 4707 - Practice of Database Systems
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: CSci 4707/CSci 5707/INET 4707
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Concepts, conceptual data models, case studies, common data manipulation languages, logical data models, database design, facilities for database security/integrity, applications. prereq: 4041 or instr consent
CSCI 5707 - Principles of Database Systems
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: CSci 4707/CSci 5707/INET 4707
Typically offered: Every Fall
Concepts, database architecture, alternative conceptual data models, foundations of data manipulation/analysis, logical data models, database designs, models of database security/integrity, current trends. prereq: [4041 or instr consent], grad student
CSCI 5521 - Machine Learning Fundamentals
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall
Problems of pattern recognition, feature selection, measurement techniques. Statistical decision theory, nonstatistical techniques. Automatic feature selection/data clustering. Syntactic pattern recognition. Mathematical pattern recognition/artificial intelligence. Prereq: [2031 or 2033], STAT 3021, and knowledge of partial derivatives
CSCI 5523 - Introduction to Data Mining
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
Data pre-processing techniques, data types, similarity measures, data visualization/exploration. Predictive models (e.g., decision trees, SVM, Bayes, K-nearest neighbors, bagging, boosting). Model evaluation techniques, Clustering (hierarchical, partitional, density-based), association analysis, anomaly detection. Case studies from areas such as earth science, the Web, network intrusion, and genomics. Hands-on projects. prereq: 4041 or equiv or instr consent
STAT 4052 - Statistical Machine Learning II
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
This is the second semester of the core Applied Statistics sequence for majors seeking a BA or BS in statistics. Both Stat 4051 and Stat 4052 are required in the major. The course introduces a wide variety of applied statistical methods, methodology for identifying types of problems and selecting appropriate methods for data analysis, to correctly interpret results, and to provide hands-on experience with real-life data analysis. The course covers basic concepts of classification, both classical methods of linear classification rules as well as modern computer-intensive methods of classification trees, and the estimation of classification errors by splitting data into training and validation data sets; non-linear parametric regression; nonparametric regression including kernel estimates; categorical data analysis; logistic and Poisson regression; and adjustments for missing data. Numerous datasets will be analyzed and interpreted, using the open-source statistical software R and Rstudio. prerequisites: STAT 4051 and (STAT 4102 or STAT 5102)
STAT 5101 - Theory of Statistics I
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
Logical development of probability, basic issues in statistics. Probability spaces. Random variables, their distributions and expected values. Law of large numbers, central limit theorem, generating functions, multivariate normal distribution. prereq: (MATH 2263 or MATH 2374 or MATH 2573H), (MATH 2142 or CSCI 2033 or MATH 2373 or MATH 2243)
MATH 5651 - Basic Theory of Probability and Statistics
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Math 5651/Stat 5101
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Logical development of probability, basic issues in statistics. Probability spaces, random variables, their distributions/expected values. Law of large numbers, central limit theorem, generating functions, sampling, sufficiency, estimation. prereq: [2263 or 2374 or 2573], [2243 or 2373]; [2283 or 2574 or 3283] recommended.
STAT 5102 - Theory of Statistics II
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Sampling, sufficiency, estimation, test of hypotheses, size/power. Categorical data. Contingency tables. Linear models. Decision theory. prereq: [5101 or Math 5651 or instr consent]
STAT 3301 - Regression and Statistical Computing
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
This is a second course in statistics for students that have completed a calculus-based introductory course. Students will learn to analyze data with the multiple linear regression model. This will include inference, diagnostics, validation, transformations, and model selection. Students will also design and perform Monte Carlo simulation studies to improve their understanding of statistical concepts like coverage probability, Type I error probability, and power. This will allow students to understand the impacts of model misspecification and the quality of approximate inference. prereq: Stat 3021 and (CSci 1113 or CSci 1133), and co-requisite (CSci 2033 or Math 2142 or Math 2243 or Math 2373)
STAT 3701 - Introduction to Statistical Computing
Credits: 4.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Elementary Monte Carlo, simulation studies, elementary optimization, programming in R, and graphics in R. Prerequisites: (MATH 1272 or 1372 or 1572H), CSCI 1113, and STAT 3032
STAT 3032 - Regression and Correlated Data
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
This is a second course in statistics with a focus on linear regression and correlated data. The intent of this course is to prepare statistics, economics and actuarial science students for statistical modeling needed in their discipline. The course covers the basic concepts of linear algebra and computing in R, simple linear regression, multiple linear regression, statistical inference, model diagnostics, transformations, model selection, model validation, and basics of time series and mixed models. Numerous datasets will be analyzed and interpreted using the open-source statistical software R. prereq: STAT 3011 or STAT 3021
CSCI 3923 - Ethics in Computing
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
An introduction to ethics and computing, including ethical principles and codes, professional conduct and responsibilities, basics of topics such as freedom of speech and intellectual property, computing and current societal issues, data collection and privacy issues, fairness and related issues, and benefits and harms of computing systems.
CSCI 3921W - Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues in Computing (CIV, WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
Impact of computers on society. Computer science perspective of ethical, legal, social, philosophical, political, and economic aspects of computing. prereq: At least soph or instr consent
CSCI 4131 - Internet Programming
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: CSci 4131/CSci 5131
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Issues in internet programming. Internet history, architecture/protocols, network programming, Web architecture. Client-server architectures and protocols. Client-side programming, server-side programming, dynamic HTML, Java programming, object-oriented architecture/design, distributed object computing, Web applications. prereq: 4061, 4211 recommended, cannot be taken for grad CSci cr
CSCI 4271W - Development of Secure Software Systems (WI)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Overview of threat modeling and security assessment in the design and development of software systems. Techniques to identify, exploit, detect, mitigate and prevent software vulnerabilities at the design, coding, application, compiler, operating system, and networking layers. Methods for effectively communicating system designs and vulnerabilities. Prerequisites: 3081w
CSCI 5105 - Introduction to Distributed Systems
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
Distributed system design and implementation. Distributed communication and synchronization, data replication and consistency, distributed file systems, fault tolerance, and distributed scheduling. prereq: [5103 or equiv] or instr consent
CSCI 5115 - User Interface Design, Implementation and Evaluation
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
Theory, design, programming, and evaluation of interactive application interfaces. Human capabilities and limitations, interface design and engineering, prototyping and interface construction, interface evaluation, and topics such as data visualization and World Wide Web. Course is built around a group project. prereq: 4041 or instr consent
CSCI 5117 - Developing the Interactive Web
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Spring Even Year
Hands-on design experience using modern web development tools. Students work in teams to develop software programs using each of four toolkits. Analyze developments in forum posts and classroom discussions. prereq: 4131 or 5131 or instr consent; upper div or grad in CSci recommended
CSCI 5123 - Recommender Systems
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Fall Odd Year
An overview of recommender systems, including content-based and collaborative algorithms for recommendation, programming of recommender systems, and evaluation and metrics for recommender systems. prereq: Java programming and 2033 and 3081, or instructor consent.
CSCI 5125 - Collaborative and Social Computing
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Spring Even Year
Introduction to computer-supported cooperative work, social computing. Technology, research methods, theory, case studies of group computing systems. Readings, hands-on experience. prereq: 5115 or instr consent
CSCI 5271 - Introduction to Computer Security
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
Concepts of computer, network, and information security. Risk analysis, authentication, access control, security evaluation, audit trails, cryptography, network/database/application security, viruses, firewalls. prereq: 4061 or 5103 or equiv or instr consent
CSCI 5302 - Analysis of Numerical Algorithms
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
Additional topics in numerical analysis. Interpolation, approximation, extrapolation, numerical integration/differentiation, numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations. Introduction to optimization techniques. prereq: 2031 or 2033 or instr consent
CSCI 5304 - Computational Aspects of Matrix Theory
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
Perturbation theory for linear systems and eigenvalue problems. Direct/iterative solution of large linear systems. Matrix factorizations. Computation of eigenvalues/eigenvectors. Singular value decomposition. LAPACK/other software packages. Introduction to sparse matrix methods. prereq: 2031 or 2033 or instr consent
CSCI 5451 - Introduction to Parallel Computing: Architectures, Algorithms, and Programming
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
Parallel architectures design, embeddings, routing. Examples of parallel computers. Fundamental communication operations. Performance metrics. Parallel algorithms for sorting. Matrix problems, graph problems, dynamic load balancing, types of parallelisms. Parallel programming paradigms. Message passing programming in MPI. Shared-address space programming in openMP or threads. prereq: 4041 or instr consent
CSCI 5461 - Functional Genomics, Systems Biology, and Bioinformatics
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
Computational methods for analyzing, integrating, and deriving predictions from genomic/proteomic data. Analyzing gene expression, proteomic data, and protein-protein interaction networks. Protein/gene function prediction, Integrating diverse data, visualizing genomic datasets. prereq: 3003 or 4041 or instr consent
CSCI 5481 - Computational Techniques for Genomics
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
Techniques to analyze biological data generated by genome sequencing, proteomics, cell-wide measurements of gene expression changes. Algorithms for single/multiple sequence alignments/assembly. Search algorithms for sequence databases, phylogenetic tree construction algorithms. Algorithms for gene/promoter and protein structure prediction. Data mining for micro array expression analysis. Reverse engineering of regulatory networks. prereq: 4041 or instr consent
CSCI 5512 - Artificial Intelligence II
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: CSci 5512W/CSci 5512
Typically offered: Every Spring
Uncertainty in artificial intelligence. Probability as a model of uncertainty, methods for reasoning/learning under uncertainty, utility theory, decision-theoretic methods. prereq: [STAT 3021, 4041] or instr consent
CSCI 5525 - Machine Learning: Analysis and Methods
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Fall Even Year
Models of learning. Supervised algorithms such as perceptrons, logistic regression, and large margin methods (SVMs, boosting). Hypothesis evaluation. Learning theory. Online algorithms such as winnow and weighted majority. Unsupervised algorithms, dimensionality reduction, spectral methods. Graphical models. prereq: Grad student or instr consent
CSCI 5527 - Deep Learning: Models, Computation, and Applications
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
This course introduces the basic ingredients of deep learning, describes effective models and computational principles, and samples important applications. Topics include universal approximation theorems, basics of numerical optimization, auto-differentiation, convolution neural networks, recurrent neural networks, generative neural networks, representation learning, and deep reinforcement learning. Prerequisite: CSCI 5521 or equivalent Maturity in linear algebra, calculus, and basic probability is assumed. Familiarity with Python is necessary to complete the homework assignments and final project.
CSCI 5541 - Natural Language Processing
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
Computers are poor conversationalists, despite decades of attempts to change that fact. This course will provide an overview of the computational techniques developed in the attempt to enable computers to interpret and respond appropriately to ideas expressed using natural languages (such as English or French) as opposed to formal languages (such as C++ or Python). Topics in this course will include parsing, semantic analysis, machine translation, dialogue systems, and statistical methods in speech recognition. Suggested prerequisite: CSCI 2041
CSCI 5561 - Computer Vision
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
Issues in perspective transformations, edge detection, image filtering, image segmentation, and feature tracking. Complex problems in shape recovery, stereo, active vision, autonomous navigation, shadows, and physics-based vision. Applications. prereq: CSci 5511, 5521, or instructor consent.
CSCI 5563 - Multiview 3D Geometry in Computer Vision
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
The 3D spatial relationship between cameras and scenes in computer vision. Application to tasks such as planning robots, reconstructing scenes from photos, and understanding human behaviors from body-worn cameras data. Multiview theory fundamentals, structure-from-motion, state-of-the-art approaches, and current research integration. Prereq: Students enrolling in this course must have completed CSCI 5561 or have instructor consent.
CSCI 5609 - Visualization
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Fall Even Year
Fundamental theory/practice in data visualization. Programming applications. Perceptual issues in effective data representation, multivariate visualization, information visualization, vector field/volume visualization. prereq: [1913, 4041] or equiv or instr consent
CSCI 5708 - Architecture and Implementation of Database Management Systems
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
Techniques in commercial/research-oriented database systems. Catalogs. Physical storage techniques. Query processing/optimization. Transaction management. Mechanisms for concurrency control, disaster recovery, distribution, security, integrity, extended data types, triggers, and rules. prereq: 4041 or 4707 or 5707 or instr. consent
CSCI 5715 - From GPS, Google Maps, and Uber to Spatial Data Science
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Spring Even Year
Spatial databases and querying, spatial big data mining, spatial data-structures and algorithms, positioning, earth observation, cartography, and geo-visulization. Trends such as spatio-temporal, and geospatial cloud analytics, etc. prereq: Familiarity with Java, C++, or Python
CSCI 5751 - Big Data Engineering and Architecture
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
Big data and data-intensive application management, design and processing concepts. Data modeling on different NoSQL databases: key/value, column-family, document, graph-based stores. Stream and real-time processing. Big data architectures. Distributed computing using Spark, Hadoop or other distributed systems. Big data projects. prereq: 4041, 5707, or instructor consent.
CSCI 5801 - Software Engineering I
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Prerequisites: 2041 or #
Typically offered: Every Fall
Advanced introduction to software engineering. Software life cycle, development models, software requirements analysis, software design, coding, maintenance. prereq: 2041 or instr consent
CSCI 5802 - Software Engineering II
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
Introduction to software testing, software maturity models, cost specification models, bug estimation, software reliability models, software complexity, quality control, and experience report. Student groups specify, design, implement, and test partial software systems. Application of general software development methods and principles from 5801. prereq: 5801 or instr consent
DSCI 4093 - Data Science Senior Project Directed Study
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Project in data science arranged between student and faculty.
EE 4541 - Digital Signal Processing
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Summer
Review of linear discrete time systems and sampled/digital signals. Fourier analysis, discrete/fast Fourier transforms. Interpolation/decimation. Design of analog, infinite-impulse response, and finite impulse response filters. Quantization effects. prereq: [3015, 3025] or instr consent
EE 5239 - Introduction to Nonlinear Optimization
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
Nonlinear optimization. Analytical/computational methods. Constrained optimization methods. Convex analysis, Lagrangian relaxation, non-differentiable optimization, applications in integer programming. Optimality conditions, Lagrange multiplier theory, duality theory. Control, communications, management science applications. prereq: [3025, Math 2373, Math 2374, CSE grad student] or dept consent
EE 5251 - Optimal Filtering and Estimation
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: AEM 5451/EE 5251
Typically offered: Every Fall
Basic probability theory, stochastic processes. Gauss-Markov model. Batch/recursive least squares estimation. Filtering of linear/nonlinear systems. Continuous-time Kalman-Bucy filter. Unscented Kalman filter, particle filters. Applications. prereq: [[[MATH 2243, STAT 3021] or equiv], CSE grad student] or dept consent; 3025, 4231 recommended
EE 5351 - Applied Parallel Programming
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
Parallel programming/architecture. Application development for many-core processors. Computational thinking, types of parallelism, programming models, mapping computations effectively to parallel hardware, efficient data structures, paradigms for efficient parallel algorithms, application case studies. prereq: [4363 or equivalent], programming experience (C/C++ preferred)
EE 5355 - Algorithmic Techniques for Scalable Many-core Computing
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Spring Odd Year
Algorithm techniques for enhancing the scalability of parallel software: scatter-to-gather, problem decomposition, binning, privatization, tiling, regularization, compaction, double-buffering, and data layout. These techniques address the most challenging problems in building scalable parallel software: limited parallelism, data contention, insufficient memory bandwidth, load balance, and communication latency. Programming assignments will be given to reinforce the understanding of the techniques. prereq: basic knowledge of CUDA, experience working in a Unix environment, and experience developing and running scientific codes written in C or C++. Completion of EE 5351 is not required but highly recommended.
ESPM 5031 - Applied Global Positioning Systems for Geographic Information Systems
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: ESPM 3031/ESPM 5031
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
GPS principles, operations, techniques to improve accuracy. Datum, projections, and coordinate systems. Differential correction, accuracy assessments discussed/applied in lab exercises. Code/carrier phase GPS used in exercises. GPS handheld units, PDA based ArcPad/GPS equipment. Transferring field data to/from desktop systems, integrating GPS data with GIS. prereq: Grad student or instr consent
IE 3011 - Optimization Models and Methods
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Linear, nonlinear, integer, and network optimization models and their tractability; Sensitivity analysis; Solution with software; Introduction to solution methods; Simplex method and Dijkstra?s algorithm. prereq: MATH 2374, MATH 2142, or equivalent, Upper Division CSE
IE 5012 - Discrete Optimization Methods and Applications
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Discrete and combinatorial optimization techniques; heuristics; dynamic programming; handling uncertainty in optimization models. Applications in logistics, healthcare, data analysis. (Previously offered as IE 3012.) prereq: (i) MATH 2374, MATH 2142 or MATH 2373 or equivalent, (ii) Upper Division CSE, (iii) CSCI 1133 or equivalent
IE 5111 - Systems Engineering I
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Overview of systems-level thinking/techniques in context of an integrated, design-oriented framework. Elements of systems engineering process, including lifecycle, concurrent, and global engineering. Framework for engineering large-scale, complex systems. How specific techniques fit into framework. prereq: CSE upper div or grad student
IE 5113 - Systems Engineering II
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Systems engineering thinking/techniques presented in 5111. Hands-on techniques applied to specific problems. Topics pertinent to effectiveness of design process. Practices and organizational/reward structure to support collaborative, globally distributed design team.
IE 5531 - Engineering Optimization I
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
Linear programming, simplex method, duality theory, sensitivity analysis, interior point methods, integer programming, branch/bound/dynamic programming. Emphasizes applications in production/logistics, including resource allocation, transportation, facility location, networks/flows, scheduling, production planning. prereq: Upper div or grad student or CNR
IE 5541 - Project Management
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: IE 4541/IE 5541
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Introduction to engineering project management. Analytical methods of selecting, organizing, budgeting, scheduling, and controlling projects, including risk management, team leadership, and program management. prereq: Upper div or grad student
IE 5545 - Decision Analysis
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
Single-person and group decision problems. Structuring of decision problems arising in personal, business, and public policy contexts. Decision-making under uncertainty, value of information, games of complete information and Nash equilibrium, Bayesian games, group decision-making and distributed consensus, basics of mechanism design. prereq: 3521 or equiv
IE 5553 - Simulation
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: IE 3553/IE 5553
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
Discrete event simulation. Using integrated simulation/animation environment to create, analyze, and evaluate realistic models for various industry settings, including manufacturing/service operations and systems engineering. Experimental design for simulation. Selecting input distributions, evaluating simulation output. prereq: Upper div or grad student; familiarity with probability/statistics recommended
IE 5561 - Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
Hands-on experience with modern methods for analytics and data-driven decision making. Methodologies such as linear and integer optimization and supervised and unsupervised learning will be brought together to address problems in a variety of areas such as healthcare, agriculture, sports, energy, and finance. Students will learn how to manipulate data, build and solve models, and interpret and visualize results using a high-level, dynamic programming language. Prerequisites: IE 3521 or equivalent; IE 3011 or IE 5531 or equivalent; proficiency with a programming language such as R, Python, or C.
MATH 4242 - Applied Linear Algebra
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Math 4242/Math 4457
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Systems of linear equations, vector spaces, subspaces, bases, linear transformations, matrices, determinants, eigenvalues, canonical forms, quadratic forms, applications. prereq: 2243 or 2373 or 2573
MATH 4428 - Mathematical Modeling
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
Modeling techniques for analysis/decision-making in industry. Optimization (sensitivity analysis, Lagrange multipliers, linear programming). Dynamical modeling (steady-states, stability analysis, eigenvalue methods, phase portraits, simulation). Probabilistic methods (probability/statistical models, Markov chains, linear regression, simulation). prereq: 2243 or 2373 or 2573
MATH 5467 - Introduction to the Mathematics of Image and Data Analysis
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
Background theory/experience in wavelets. Inner product spaces, operator theory, Fourier transforms applied to Gabor transforms, multi-scale analysis, discrete wavelets, self-similarity. Computing techniques. prereq: [2243 or 2373 or 2573], [2283 or 2574 or 3283 or instr consent]; [[2263 or 2374], 4567] recommended
MATH 5490 - Topics in Applied Mathematics
Credits: 4.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
Topics vary by instructor. See class schedule.
MATH 5652 - Introduction to Stochastic Processes
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Random walks, Markov chains, branching processes, martingales, queuing theory, Brownian motion. prereq: 5651 or Stat 5101
STAT 4893W - Consultation and Communication for Statisticians (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
This course focuses on how to interact and collaborate as a statistician on a multidisciplinary team. Students will learn about all aspects of statistical consulting by performing an actual consultation. This includes: understanding the needs of the researcher, designing a study to investigate the client's needs, and communicating study results through graphs, writing, and oral presentations in a manner that a non-statistician can understand. Students will also discuss how to design research ethically (respecting the rights of the subjects in the research), how to analyze data without manipulating results, and how to properly cite and credit other people's work. Students will also be exposed to professional statisticians as a means of better understanding careers in statistics. prereq: Senior Statistics Major. STAT 4051 and STAT 4102 or STAT 5102
STAT 5201 - Sampling Methodology in Finite Populations
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
Simple random, systematic, stratified, unequal probability sampling. Ratio, model based estimation. Single stage, multistage, adaptive cluster sampling. Spatial sampling. prereq: 3022 or 3032 or 3301 or 4102 or 5021 or 5102 or instr consent
STAT 5401 - Applied Multivariate Methods
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall
Bivariate and multivariate distributions. Multivariate normal distributions. Analysis of multivariate linear models. Repeated measures, growth curve, and profile analysis. Canonical correlation analysis. Principal components and factor analysis. Discrimination, classification, and clustering. pre-req: STAT 3032 or 3301 or 3022 or 4102 or 5021 or 5102 or instr consent Although not a formal prerequisite of this course, students are encouraged to have familiarity with linear algebra prior to enrolling. Please consult with a department advisor with questions.
STAT 5421 - Analysis of Categorical Data
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Varieties of categorical data, cross-classifications, contingency tables. Tests for independence. Combining 2x2 tables. Multidimensional tables/loglinear models. Maximum-likelihood estimation. Tests for goodness of fit. Logistic regression. Generalized linear/multinomial-response models. prereq: STAT 3022 or 3032 or 3301 or 5302 or 4051 or 8051 or 5102 or 4102
STAT 5511 - Time Series Analysis
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
Characteristics of time series. Stationarity. Second-order descriptions, time-domain representation, ARIMA/GARCH models. Frequency domain representation. Univariate/multivariate time series analysis. Periodograms, non parametric spectral estimation. State-space models. prereq: STAT 4102 or STAT 5102
STAT 5601 - Nonparametric Methods
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Order statistics. Classical rank-based procedures (e.g., Wilcoxon, Kruskal-Wallis). Goodness of fit. Topics may include smoothing, bootstrap, and generalized linear models. prereq: Stat classes 3032 or 3022 or 4102 or 5021 or 5102 or instr consent
STAT 5931 - Topics in Statistics
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall
Topics vary according to student needs and available staff.
CSCI 4511W - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (WI)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: CSci 4511W/CSci 5511
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Problem solving, search, inference techniques. Knowledge representation. Planning. Machine learning. Robotics. Lisp programming language. Cannot be taken for grad CSci credit. prereq: 2041 or instr consent
CSCI 5511 - Artificial Intelligence I
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: CSci 4511W/CSci 5511
Prerequisites: [2041 or #], grad student
Typically offered: Every Fall
Introduction to AI. Problem solving, search, inference techniques. Logic/theorem proving. Knowledge representation, rules, frames, semantic networks. Planning/scheduling. Lisp programming language. prereq: [2041 or instr consent], grad student
CSCI 4271W - Development of Secure Software Systems (WI)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Overview of threat modeling and security assessment in the design and development of software systems. Techniques to identify, exploit, detect, mitigate and prevent software vulnerabilities at the design, coding, application, compiler, operating system, and networking layers. Methods for effectively communicating system designs and vulnerabilities. Prerequisites: 3081w
CSCI 4511W - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (WI)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: CSci 4511W/CSci 5511
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Problem solving, search, inference techniques. Knowledge representation. Planning. Machine learning. Robotics. Lisp programming language. Cannot be taken for grad CSci credit. prereq: 2041 or instr consent
CSCI 4970W - Advanced Project Laboratory (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 9.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Formulate and solve open-ended project: design, implement, interface, document, test. Team work strongly encouraged. Arranged with CSci faculty. prereq: Upper div CSci, 4061, instr consent; cannot be taken for grad cr
STAT 4893W - Consultation and Communication for Statisticians (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
This course focuses on how to interact and collaborate as a statistician on a multidisciplinary team. Students will learn about all aspects of statistical consulting by performing an actual consultation. This includes: understanding the needs of the researcher, designing a study to investigate the client's needs, and communicating study results through graphs, writing, and oral presentations in a manner that a non-statistician can understand. Students will also discuss how to design research ethically (respecting the rights of the subjects in the research), how to analyze data without manipulating results, and how to properly cite and credit other people's work. Students will also be exposed to professional statisticians as a means of better understanding careers in statistics. prereq: Senior Statistics Major. STAT 4051 and STAT 4102 or STAT 5102
WRIT 3562W - Technical and Professional Writing (WI)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Writ 3562V/Writ 3562W
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
This course introduces students to technical and professional writing through various readings and assignments in which students analyze and create texts that work to communicate complex information, solve problems, and complete tasks. Students gain knowledge of workplace genres as well as to develop skills in composing such genres. This course allows students to practice rhetorically analyzing writing situations and composing genres such as memos, proposals, instructions, research reports, and presentations. Students work in teams to develop collaborative content and to compose in a variety of modes including text, graphics, video, audio, and digital. Students also conduct both primary and secondary research and practice usability testing. The course emphasizes creating documents that are goal-driven and appropriate for a specific context and audience.