2008–2009 - Florida Institute of Technology

CSE 5661 ADVANCED INFORMATION RETRIEVAL (3 credits). Includes
among other topics integration of multiformat data, parallel processing, grammar
processing, information filtering and integration of learning techniques into information
processing. Research papers are read, presented, evaluated and extended.
Prerequisites: CSE 5261.
CSE 5670 SOFTWARE DESIGN METHODS (3 credits). Technical aspects of
software design and development. Topics include techniques to decompose a system
into objects, methods for designing an object’s data structure and techniques for writing
and verifying code. Prerequisites: CSE 5270.
CSE 5672 INTRODUCTION TO MALICIOUS MOBILE CODE (3 credits).
Introduces the underlying concepts of viruses, Trojans and worms. Includes low-level
virus structure, buffer overruns, viral epidemiology, virus/worm countermeasures, and
new and novel algorithms for virus detection. Overviews practical, safe computing.
Requires a signed ethics statement. (Requirement: Prerequisite course or equivalent.)
Prerequisites: CSE 3101.
CSE 5673 CRYPTOLOGY (3 credits). Focuses on making and breaking codes.
Students learn how to crack enciphered messages without knowing the enciphering
keys. Covers modern encryption and its application to digital signatures, digital cash,
voting and cryptographic protocols. Prerequisites: CSE 2010, CSE 2400.
CSE 5680 ADVANCED COMPUTER GRAPHICS (3 credits). Covers image
synthesis using textures, shadows, ray tracing and radiosity methods. Includes
animation, solid modeling fractals, nonuniform rational B-splines, antialiasing and
advanced graphical data structures. Prerequisites: CSE 5280.
CSE 5683 ADVANCED COMPUTER VISION (3 credits). Reviews recent
technologies and trends of computer vision and image analysis. Research oriented for
graduate computer science and engineering students. Prerequisites: CSE 5283.
CSE 5692 CONSTRAINT REASONING (3 credits). Covers foundations of
constraint satisfaction and constraint-based reasoning; problem representation and
characterization; consistency checking, heuristics and search; deterministic and
stochastic solving methods; and applications such as scheduling, timetabling and
temporal reasoning. (Recommended: CSE 5211 and CSE 5290.)
CSE 5693 MACHINE LEARNING (3 credits). Covers computational paradigms
and techniques in learning and adaptation. Includes tree learning, rule learning,
genetic algorithms, neural networks, case-based learning, Bayesian learning, analytical
learning and reinforcement learning. Prerequisites: CSE 5290.
CSE 5780 PATTERN RECOGNITION IN BIOMEDICAL APPLICA-
TIONS (3 credits). Introduces the fundamentals of statistical pattern recognition
with examples from different biomedical application areas. Studies techniques for
analyzing multidimensional data of various types and scales. Also covers algorithms
for projections, and clustering and classification of data.
CSE 5800 ADVANCED TOPICS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (3 credits).
Current topics in computer science at the advanced graduate level. Topics vary and
the course may be repeated for credit. (Requirement: Instructor approval.)
CSE 5801 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
(1–3 credits). Working closely with a faculty member, the student studies a research
topic and writes a research paper. May be repeated for credit. (Requirement: Instructor
approval.)
CSE 5810 ADVANCED TOPICS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE THEORY
(3 credits). Current topics in computer science theory at the graduate level. Topics
vary and the course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: CSE 5210.
CSE 5820 ADVANCED TOPICS IN COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
(3 credits). Current topics in computer architecture at the graduate level. Topics vary
and the course may be repeated for credit.
CSE 5830 ADVANCED TOPICS IN OPERATING SYSTEMS (3 credits).
Current topics in operating systems at the graduate level. Topics vary and the course
may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: CSE 4001.
CSE 5835 ADVANCED TOPICS IN COMPUTER NETWORKS (3 credits).
Current topics in computer networks at the advanced graduate level. Topics vary and
the course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: CSE 5231.
CSE 5840 ADVANCED TOPICS IN PARALLEL AND DISTRIBUTED
COMPUTING (3 credits). Current topics in parallel and distributed computing at
the graduate level. Topics vary and the course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites:
CSE 5240, CSE 5241.
CSE 5850 ADVANCED TOPICS IN PROGRAM LANGUAGES (3 credits).
Current topics in program languages at the graduate level. Topics vary and the course
may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: CSE 5250.
CSE 5860 ADVANCED TOPICS IN DATABASE SYSTEMS (3 credits). Current
topics in database systems at the graduate level. Topics vary and the course may
be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: CSE 5260.
CSE 5880 ADVANCED TOPICS IN COMPUTER GRAPHICS (3 credits).
Current topics in computer graphics at the graduate level. Topics vary and the course
may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: CSE 5280.
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CSE 5890 ADVANCED TOPICS IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (3 credits).
Current topics in artificial intelligence at the graduate level. Topics vary and the
course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: CSE 5290.
CSE 5899 FINAL SEMESTER THESIS (0–2 credits). Variable registration for
thesis completion after satisfaction of minimum registration requirements. (Requirements:
Accepted petition to graduate and approval of Office of Graduate Programs.)
CSE 5999 THESIS (3–6 credits). Research and preparation of a thesis under the
direction of a member of the graduate faculty. A maximum of six credit hours may
be applied toward the master of science degree requirements. (Requirement: Thesis
supervisor approval.)
CSE 6001 DOCTORAL-LEVEL TOPICS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
(3 credits). Advanced topics in computer science. Students conduct research on
advanced topics, solve related problems, lead discussions and write expository papers
on their work.
CSE 6899 FINAL SEMESTER DISSERTATION (0–2 credits). Variable
registration for dissertation completion after satisfaction of minimum registration
requirements. (Requirements: Accepted candidacy and approval by Office of Graduate
Programs.)
CSE 6990 RESEARCH IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (1–6 credits). Research
conducted under the guidance of doctoral-level graduate faculty. Research may lead
to preparation of a research proposal for dissertation work.
CSE 6999 DISSERTATION (3–12 credits). Research and preparation of the
doctoral dissertation under the direction of the student’s doctoral committee.
CIVIL ENGINEERING
CVE 1000 INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL ENGINEERING (3 credits). Introduces
the civil engineering sub-disciplines, including professional aspects and ethics.
Uses hands-on group projects, group presentations, field trips and lectures. Includes
exposure to structures, soils, hydrology, construction and the environment. Emphasizes
technical communication and computer skills through all course work.
CVE 1001 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS LAB (1 credit). Offers a broad background
in computer applications, strongly emphasizing computer-aided design. Briefly
discusses word processing, spreadsheet coding and PowerPoint presentations. (CL)
CVE 2001 RESEARCH IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (1 credit). Exposes
students to faculty and research in the civil engineering department. Students work
on a research project, prepare a report and present their findings. (Requirement:
Department head and instructor approval.)
CVE 2002 RESEARCH IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (1 credit). Exposes
students to faculty and research in the civil engineering department. Students work
on a research project, prepare a report and present their findings. (Requirement:
Department head and instructor approval.)
CVE 2003 RESEARCH IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (1 credit). Exposes
students to faculty and research the civil engineering department. Students work on
a research project, prepare a report and present their findings. (Requirement: Department
head and instructor approval.)
CVE 2080 CONSTRUCTION MEASUREMENTS (3 credits). Covers
measurement of distances, elevations and angles; statistical errors and data adjustment;
working with coordinates; topographic mapping and photogrammetry; global
positioning systems (GPS); geographic information systems (GIS); and computer
applications. Corequisites: CVE 1001.
CVE 3012 ENGINEERING MATERIALS (3 credits). Addresses stress-strain
concepts and the relationship between internal structure and engineering properties
as the basis for selection of materials. Materials studied include metals, concretes,
timber, plastics and fiber composites. Also includes lab testing.
CVE 3013 CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS LAB (1 credit). Offers
experiments in measurement techniques, materials testing and engineering applications.
Prerequisites: PHY 2091. Corequisites: CVE 3012.
CVE 3015 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN (3 credits). Introduces
modeling of structures; elastic analysis of statically determinate trusses, beams and
frames; influence lines for determinate and indeterminate structures; deflections by
the method of virtual work and other methods; analysis of indeterminate structures.
Prerequisites: MAE 3083.
CVE 3020 SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS (3 credits). Studies the application of
mechanics and hydraulics to the analysis of soils. Includes engineering geology, index
properties, classification, compaction, effective stress, permeability, consolidation,
and shear strength behavior of soil, as well as application to the design of foundations
and retaining walls. Prerequisites: CVE 3030, MAE 3083.
CVE 3021 SOIL MECHANICS LAB (1 credit). Offers experiments in the
sampling and testing of soil as an engineering material, to support topics in soil
mechanics. Corequisites: CVE 3020.
CVE 3030 FLUID MECHANICS (3 credits). Includes pressure distribution in
flowing and static fluids; integral expressions for conservation of mass and momentum;
energy equation; similitude; and flow through conduits. Prerequisites: MAE 2081,
MTH 2201.