Undergraduate Bulletin - Loyola Marymount University

CMSI 371
Computer Graphics
3 Semester Hours
Introduction to interactive computer graphics, emphasizing
raster-scan techniques. Topics include the design and use
of graphics packages and standards such as OpenGL and
Java2D, graphics engines, animation, the user-system
interface, three dimensional modeling, computational
geometry, shading, and ray tracing.
Lecture, 3 hours.
Prerequisite: CMSI 281.
CMSI 385
Introduction to the Theory of Computation
3 Semester Hours
Introduction to the formal theory of computation. Topics
include: finite automata and regular sets; context-free
grammars and pushdown automata; Turing machines and
computability; intractability.
Lecture, 3 hours.
Prerequisites: CMSI 281 and MATH 248.
CMSI 386
Programming Languages
3 Semester Hours
A comparative study of the rationale, concepts, design, and
features of several major programming languages. Topics
include the role of bindings, control flow, types, subroutines,
modules, objects, and concurrency. Major attention is given
to C++, Java, ML, Perl, and JavaScript.
Lecture, 3 hours.
Prerequisite: CMSI 284.
CMSI 387
Operating Systems
3 Semester Hours
Concepts in the design of operating systems, including:
processes, process management, mutual exclusion,
synchronization and message-passing, primary memory
management, multiprogramming, paged allocation and
paging policies, resource and I/O management, file systems,
and security. Major emphasis is placed on UNIX and NT
architectures and system programming in C.
Lecture, 3 hours.
Prerequisite: CMSI 284 or ELEC 383.
CMSI 398
Special Studies
1-4 Semester Hours
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE / 391
CMSI 399
Independent Studies
1-4 Semester Hours
CMSI 401
Software Engineering Lab
3 Semester Hours
Design and implementation of large programs in a group
setting, including use of the Unified Modeling Language
(UML) for specifying, visualizing, and documenting
models.
Lecture and Laboratory, 3 hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
CMSI 402
Senior Project Lab
4 Semester Hours
Analysis, design, implementation, and presentation of a
large-scale, individual project, demonstrating mastery of
the computer science curriculum.
Lecture and Laboratory, 4 hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
CMSI 461
Multimedia Design
3 Semester Hours
Multimedia program development, including project
concept, audience analysis, needs analysis, creative
and visual treatments, CD-ROM and World Wide Web
technical issues, interface design, media formats, authoring
languages, and multimedia project management. A project
requires that students design a multimedia program leading
to a proof-of-concept prototype.
Lecture, 3 hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
CMSI 462
Multimedia Production
3 Semester Hours
Production of medium- to large-scale multimedia programs
including usability analysis, detailed design, script writing,
media production, audio production, graphics production,
authoring, program engine development, media integration,
packaging, marketing, and duplication. A project requires
that students produce a multimedia program leading to a
web site and CD-ROM distribution.
Lecture, 3 hours.
Prerequisite: CMSI 461.