Undergraduate Catalog - University of Louisiana at Monroe

182 UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA MONROE 2012-2013 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
4036. INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS IN
OPERATIONS RESEARCH. 3 cr. A mathematical approach
to concepts in advanced linear and nonlinear programming,
dynamic programming, game theories, queuing theory and other
standard topics in operations research. Prerequisites: CSCI 4035
and MATH 3003. (Same as MATH 4036.)
4040. INTERNET SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT. 3 cr. This course
teaches the art and science of providing an Internet presence. It
will cover several types of Internet services, concentrating on the
World Wide Web. The course will cover support issues related to
providing more advanced WWW services, including user support,
security, operations, staffing, and purchasing. Prerequisite: CSCI
3040.
4042. SIMULATION AND MODELING. 3 cr. General principles
of stochastic simulation. Model development, analysis, and
validation. Comparison of alternative models. Use of special
purpose simulation languages. Prerequisites: CSCI 3005 and
MATH 3003.
4045. RESEARCH DATA BASE MANAGEMENT. 3 cr. An
introductory study into data base management activities and
practices using the Statistical Analysis System as related to
the statistical and report writing needs of researchers. Topics
such as data base display techniques, statistical significance
tests, statistical modeling, graphics, and report writing will be
discussed. Emphasis is on methods and computing techniques
using the Statistical Analysis System. Not open to computer
science majors. Prerequisites: CSCI 1070; three (3) semesterhour
statistics course, or concurrent enrollment in a statistics
course, or approval of department head.
4055. THEORY OF DATA BASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS. 3 cr.
Logical and physical data and file organization; relational data
models; data normalization; query facilities; current literature in the
database area. Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in CSCI 2073.
4060. PRINCIPLES OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING. 3 cr. A formal
approach to state-of-the-art techniques in software design and
development. This course includes the classic model of the
software life cycle, prototyping, resource allocation in large
scale software projects, software cost estimating, and project
management techniques. Prerequisites: CSCI 3005, 3010, 3020
and 4055.
4061. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION EXPERIENCE. 1 cr. Planned and
supervised work experience in student’s major field. Open only
to juniors and seniors in the Department of Computer Science
who are approved for the Cooperative Education Program.
Grades of CR (credit) or NC (no credit) will be awarded. May be
repeated for a total of 3 credits. May not be applied to fulfill major
requirements.
4062. DATA COMMUNICATIONS. 3 cr. Technical aspects of data
communications. ISO Open Systems Interconnect Model. TCP/IP
protocol suite. Internetworking and routing. Prerequisite: CSCI 2073.
4063. THEORY OF PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES. 3 cr. A formal
treatment of programming language design and translation
concepts. Programming language syntax and semantics. Finite
and pushdown automata, scanners, symbol tables, parsers,
machine-independent code generation. Prerequisite: CSCI 3013.
4064. GRAPHICS. 3 cr. Fundamental concepts of graphics
including enhancement, shading, two and three dimensional
transformations, animations and hidden-surface problem.
Prerequisites: CSCI 2073, MATH 2002 and junior standing.
4075. KNOWLEDGE DISCOVERY IN DATABASES. 3 cr. An
introduction to the field of Knowledge Discovery in Databases,
KDD. Topics to be included are: data selection, cleaning,
coding, pattern recognition, the discovery of hidden knowledge,
learning rules, and data mining algorithms for large databases.
Prerequisites: CSCI 4055 and MATH 3003.
4081. EXPERT SYSTEMS. 3 cr. A course in Applied Artificial
Intelligence for non-programmers who are interested in the
use and development of expert systems within their own fields
of study. Not applicable toward a degree in computer science.
Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing.
4083. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. 3 cr. Study of the computer in
context with human thought processes. Heuristic programming;
search strategies; knowledge representation; perception;
learning; natural language understanding; user interfaces;
intelligent systems. Prerequisites: 3005 and 3010.
4091. COMPUTER SCIENCE CAPSTONE. 3 cr. Culmination of
coursework experiences with a full software life cycle project
development. Focus on product planning, management, and
delivery including testing and quality assurance. Generation of
artifacts, including detailed specifications, design documents, and
user manual. Prerequisites: CSCI 3005, 3020, 4055, and 4060.
4094. RESEARCH - APPLICATIONS. 1-6 cr. Maximum, 6 cr. Open
to advanced undergraduates who are capable of developing a
problem independently. Prerequisites: approval of department
head. (Formerly CSCI 498A)
4095. RESEARCH - SOFTWARE. 1-6 cr. Maximum, 6 cr. Open to
advanced undergraduates who are capable of developing a
problem independently. Prerequisites: approval of department
head. (Formerly CSCI 498B)
4096. RESEARCH – MATHEMATICS OF COMPUTATION. 1-6 cr.
Maximum, 6 cr. Open to advanced undergraduates who are
capable of developing a problem independently. Prerequisites:
approval of department head. (Formerly CSCI 498C)
4097. RESEARCH - HARDWARE. 1-6 cr. Maximum, 6 cr. Open to
advanced undergraduates who are capable of developing a
problem independently. Prerequisites: approval of department
head. (Formerly CSCI 498D)
CONSTRUCTION
(CONS)
Required for a major: 1001, 1012, 1013, 2003, 2004,
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 3003, 3004, 3005,
3006, 3008, 3009, 3018, 3019, 3050, 3051, 4007, 4008,
4009, 4014, 4015, 4017, 4018, 4030, 4055, and 3 hours
construction electives—Total of 54 semester hours. Non
majors must have approval of the Director to schedule
3000 and 4000 level classes.
1001. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. 3 cr. Materials of construction,
their properties, manufacture, characteristics and use. F, Sp
1002. BASIC GRAPHICS. 1 cr. Introductory course in architectural
drafting. Use and care of instruments and equipment, line
weights, lettering, simple plans, sections and details. Three hours
of studio. F
1010. INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION. 3 cr. Introduction to the
history and development of Construction, with an analysis of its
impact on the national and international economy. A non-technical
survey, especially designed for non-construction majors. F
1012. ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING. 1 cr. Introduction to plan reading
with instructions given in basic architectural graphics; details
of working drawings and shop drawings related to building
construction. F, Sp
1013. ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING STUDIO. 2 cr. Studio course to
accompany 1012. Six hours studio. F, Sp
2003. CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES. 2 cr. A study of architectural
design fundamentals through analysis of architectural and
engineering plans, specifications, and documents used in
construction. Prerequisites: 1001, 1012, 1013. F, Sp
2004. CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES STUDIO. 1 cr. Studio course to
accompany 2003. Three hours studio. F, Sp
2006. STATICS AND STRENGTH OF MATERIAL. 2 cr. Resolution of
forces, equilibrium, application of statics for simple structures,
centroids, moments of inertia; materials in tension, compression,
bending; shear and moment diagrams; design of simple
structures. Prerequisite: MATH 1011, 1012. F, Sp
2007. STATICS AND STRENGTH OF MATERIAL LABORATORY. 1 cr.
Laboratory course to accompany 2006. Three hours laboratory. F, Sp