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CS 1521 - Computer Science II
Credits:
5.0
[max 5.0]
Grading Basis:
A-F or Aud
Typically offered:
Every Fall & Spring
Continuation of introduction to computer science. Methods for procedural and data abstraction. Focus on classical data structures, procedural and data abstraction, and the abstract data type. Introduction to software engineering technique. Algorithm analysis, principles of object-oriented programming issues in ethical use of computers. Requires implementation of significant programming projects.
prereq: 1511 or 1581, a grade of C- or better is required in all prerequisite courses
CS 2511 - Software Analysis and Design
Credits:
4.0
[max 4.0]
Typically offered:
Every Fall & Spring
Techniques for analyzing, designing, and creating medium-scale software through object-oriented design and implementation. Analysis and use of data structures. Introduction to design patterns. Emphasis on polymorphism and abstraction to increase software modularity, reusability, and flexibility.
prereq: 1521 or instructor consent, a grade of C- or better is required in all prerequisite courses
MATH 1296 - Calculus I
(LE CAT, LOGIC & QR)
Credits:
5.0
[max 5.0]
Course Equivalencies:
Math1290/1296/1596
Grading Basis:
A-F or Aud
Typically offered:
Every Fall, Spring & Summer
First part of a standard introduction to calculus of functions of a single variable. Limits, continuity, derivatives, integrals, and their applications.
prereq: Math ACT 27 or higher or a grade of at least C- in Math 1250 or department consent
CS 1511 - Computer Science I
(LE CAT)
Credits:
5.0
[max 5.0]
Course Equivalencies:
CS 1511/1581
Grading Basis:
A-F or Aud
Typically offered:
Every Fall & Spring
A comprehensive introduction to computer programming using the C++ language. The course covers program design, C++ programming basics, control structures, functions and parameter passing. Students write and implement programs with data structures (arrays), pointers and files. Object-oriented programming is also introduced, along with concepts of abstraction, ADTs, encapsulation and data hiding.
prereq: 3 1/2 yrs high school math or instructor consent
CS 1581 - Honors: Computer Science I
(LE CAT)
Credits:
5.0
[max 5.0]
Course Equivalencies:
CS 1511/1581
Grading Basis:
A-F or Aud
Typically offered:
Every Fall
Similar to 1511, but in greater depth and with more challenging assignments. For high-ability students.
prereq: Honors student, 3 1/2 yrs high school math
EE 4341 - Digital Systems
Credits:
4.0
[max 4.0]
Grading Basis:
A-F or Aud
Typically offered:
Periodic Spring
Digital logic family characteristics. Medium Scale Integration (MSI) components and applications. Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs). Alternative clocking techniques. Computer arithmetic circuits and memory design. Fundamental mode asynchronous finite-state machine design. (3 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab)
prereq: 2325, no graduate credit; credit will not be granted if already received for ECE 3341
Internal representation of programs and data. Computer organization and introduction to computer architecture. Machine and assembly language programming. Data and procedural structures. Addressing methods. Systems software including linking and loading. Introduction to hardware performance analysis and measurements.
prereq: 1521 or instructor consent, a grade of C- or better is required in all prerequisite courses
EE 2325 - Microprocessor Systems
Credits:
4.0
[max 4.0]
Grading Basis:
A-F or Aud
Typically offered:
Every Fall & Spring
Microcomputer components. Instruction set, machine and assembly language programming. Addressing modes. Signed/unsigned arithmetic. Stack uses. Assembly-level translation of high-level language constructions.
Input/Output interfacing. Interrupt programming. (3 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab)
prereq: 1315