Undergraduate Bulletin - Loyola Marymount University

ELEC 567
Introduction to Digtial VLSI Design
3 Semester Hours
Custom and semi-custom design of VLSI circuits using
standard cells, design methodologies of advanced
complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) circuits,
and simulation of designed circuits will be emphasized. At
the end of the semester, circuits designed by the students
will be sent for fabrication through MOSIS and later tested
by the students for functionality.
Prerequisite: ELEC 383 or permission of instructor.
ELEC 583
Finite State Machines
3 Semester Hours
An introduction to the theory and design of finite state
automata and sequential machines.
Prerequisite: ELEC 281 or equivalent.
ELEC 584
Introduction to Microprocessors II
3 Semester Hours
Design and applications of 32-bit microprocessors.
Topics include: basic concepts, software, architecture,
programming, interfacing, and system design.
Prerequisite: ELEC 383 or equivalent.
ELEC 585
Computer Organization and Architecture
3 Semester Hours
System structure of minicomputers and main frame
computers. Structured memory based systems; parallel
and multiunit processors; introduction to input/output
processing.
Prerequisite: ELEC 385 or equivalent.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE / 387
Computer Science
Description
The computer science curriculum consists of classroom
and laboratory experiences related to the following topics:
algorithms and data structures, theory and design of
computer programming languages and systems, operating
systems, compilers, computer graphics, distributed
systems, database systems, artificial intelligence,
network programming, and organization and design of
microprocessor-based computer systems.
The B.S. degree is awarded upon successful completion
of the computer science curriculum. Department criteria
for graduation include completion of all courses in the
curriculum with a minimum grade point average of C (2.0)
in the Upper Division Requirements listed below.
A minor field program in computer science is also offered,
which emphasizes traditional topics such as programming
and data structures. The course requirements are CMSI 185,
186, 281, 284, and two upper divisiion CMSI electives.
Objectives
The program educational objectives for graduates are:
1) preparation for professional practice; 2) preparation
for advanced study; 3) promotion of the ideas of lifelong
learning; 4) development of self-fulfillment through
professional activity; and 5) development of ethical values
and personal responsibility.
The program educational objectives are met by providing
a curriculum which follows contemporary guidelines for
computer science. Mathematics and digital hardware
courses are important components of the curriculum.
In addition to these traditional technical courses, and in
keeping with the Jesuit tradition of educating the whole
person, the curriculum includes core requirements in the
humanities, communications, social sciences, and the fine
arts.
Opportunities for involvement in professional societies,
student design competitions, and University co-curricular
activities are plentiful and help to accomplish these
objectives.