CS2013-final-report

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Core-Tier1:
• Explain the concept of modeling and the use of abstraction that allows the use of
a machine to solve a problem.
• Describe the relationship between modeling and simulation, ie, thinking of
simulation as dynamic modeling.
• Create a simple, formal mathematical model of a real-world situation and use that
model in a simulation.
• Differentiate among the different types of simulations, including physical
simulations, human-guided simulations, and virtual reality.
• Describe several approaches to validating models.
Core-Tier1:
• Apply the pigeonhole principle in the context of a formal proof.
• Perform computations involving modular arithmetic.
• Identify a case of the binomial distribution and compute a probability using that
distribution.
• Compute the variance for a given probability distribution.
Core-Tier2:
• Compute the variance for a given probability distribution.
• Explain how events that are independent can be conditionally dependent (and
vice-versa). Identify real-world examples of such cases.
• Determine if two graphs are isomorphic.
Core-Tier1:
• Explain in general terms how analog signals can be reasonably represented by
discrete samples, for example, how images can be represented by pixels.
• Explain how the limits of human perception affect choices about the digital
representation of analog signals.
• Describe the differences between lossy and lossless image compression
techniques, for example as reflected in common graphics image file formats such
as JPG, PNG, MP3, MP4, and GIF.
Core-Tier2:
• Describe color models and their use in graphics display devices.
• Describe the tradeoffs between storing information vs storing enough
information to reproduce the information, as in the difference between vector and
raster rendering.
HCI Core-Tier2:
• For an identified user group, undertake and document an analysis of their needs.
• Create a simple application, together with help and documentation, that supports
a graphical user interface.
• Discuss at least one national or international user interface design standard.
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