2012–2013 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

CSE 5402 PROJECTS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (1-3 credits). Working closely
with a faculty member, the student develops a project in computer science to a greater
depth than is normally possible in a regular class. Requires an applied research project.
(Requirement: Instructor approval.)
CSE 5500 COMPUTER SCIENCE SEMINAR (0 credits). Presentations by
faculty, graduate students and guest speakers on topics of current interest. May be
repeated for credit.
CSE 5501 COMPUTER SCIENCES INTERNSHIP (0 credits). Industry-based
internship experience under the supervision of a graduate faculty member, to provide
professional experience for graduate students without prior experience in a practical information
technology setting. (Requirement: At least nine graduate credit hours in computer
sciences completed with at least a 3.0 GPA, and instructor approval.)
CSE 5610 COMPUTATIONAL COMPLEXITY (3 credits). Reviews problems,
algorithms, Turing machines and computability. Studies Boolean and first-order
logic, leading to undecidability results; and relations among complexity classes using
reductions and completeness. Presents approximate and randomized algorithms.
Prerequisites: CSE 5210, CSE 5211.
CSE 5615 COMPUTATIONAL MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (3 credits). Introduces
important computational problems related to molecular biology. Includes motif finding,
approximate sequence alignment, phylogeny construction and system biology. Requires
knowledge in programming, discrete mathematics, data structures and algorithms. Does
not require prerequisite biological sciences (BIO) course.
CSE 5630 ADVANCED OPERATING SYSTEMS (3 credits). Studies in detail the
design and implementation of an operating system. Discusses various data structures and
algorithms for process, memory and input/output device management. Investigates issues
in distributed operating systems. Prerequisites: CSE 4001.
CSE 5636 NETWORK SECURITY (3 credits). Covers network intrusion detection,
statistical anomaly detection and network perimeter security, and traffic monitoring
including tools (Ethereal, TCPDUMP) used to analyze captured traffic streams.
Overviews methods and tools used by hackers. Includes statistical anomaly detection and
its role in detecting previously unseen attacks. Prerequisites: CSE 5231 or ECE 5535.
CSE 5650 ADVANCED PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES (3 credits). Presents
theoretical topics in programming languages. Includes the lambda-calculus, functional
programming, type interface and different approaches to the semantics of programming
languages. Prerequisites: CSE 5250.
CSE 5656 THEORY AND APPLICATIONS OF COMPLEX NETWORKS
(3 credits). Explores complex networks by studying theory, developing algorithmic
results and investigating applications related to networks’ distribution and redistribution
of information, water, food and energy; representation of physical pipes, personal
relationships or the manifestation of economic interdependencies. (Requirement:
Instructor approval for undergraduate registration.) Prerequisites: CSE 2400 or
MTH 2401.
CSE 5660 DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (3 credits). Studies the
internal components of a database management system (DBMS). Includes data organization,
query optimization, transaction processing, concurrency control, logging and recovery,
security and distributed DBMS. Prerequisites: CSE 5260.
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 3120.
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 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 APPLICATIONS
(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 5802 RESEARCH PROJECTS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (1-3 credits).
The student works closely with a faculty member on a well-defined research project. 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 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 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 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, transportation, hydrology, construction and the
environment. Emphasizes technical communication and computer skills through all
coursework.
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.
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.
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