2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog

May 03, 2024

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	CS 101 - Fundamentals of Computing 3 Credits Link (This course is part of the “Transfer Indiana” [TransferIN] initiative. For additional information, link to www.transferin.net/ctl.) Description The main focus of the course is to give students a practical understanding of computing to become well-informed citizens and professionals in the computing age. Topics may include a basic study of - computational thinking, computer security, big data, artificial intelligence, and current trends in computing. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 110 - Fast track Introduction to Programming 0-3 Credits Description This course gives a compressed introduction to programming in a specific language. The goal is to assist students to become competent programmers in the language quickly. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 151 - Introduction to Computer Science 3 Credits Description Core concepts that are foundational in computer science including - programming, use of computers for dealing with files and programs, how data is stored, number systems. Focus on building skills needed for programming and further study in computer science, and intermediate mastery of a particular programming language. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 170 - Web Programming 3 Credits Description An introduction to web programming methods and languages. Includes an introduction to the standard HTML/CSS/JavaScript triumvirate of languages for client-side web page development. May also include an introduction to web servers, web applications, web API’s and back-end systems, as well as topics covering current trends in the field. Prerequisites A grade of C or better in CS 151. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 201 - Programming Structures 4 Credits Description This course is a continuation of CS 151. Advanced programming structures, patterns, and concepts such as classes, classical inheritance, functional programming, singletons, generators, data structures, sorting algorithms, and other design patterns. Prerequisites A grade of C or better in CS 151. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 202 - Data Structures and Algorithms 4 Credits Description This course is a continuation of CS 201. It involves a deeper study of algorithm design and analysis and data structures. Students are able to choose the best data structures and algorithms to solve a problem and implement the solution in code. Students also practice programming in a variety of settings, which may include - parallel programming, network programming, graphics, security, and data science. Prerequisites A grade of C or better in CS 201 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 256 - Principles of Structured Design 3 Credits Description An introduction to structured programming and top-down design; applications to a wide variety of practical programming problems. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 260 - Object Oriented Programming 3 Credits Description Object oriented programming concepts and methods. Includes encapsulation, data abstraction, class development, instantiation, constructors, destructors, inheritance, overloading, polymorphism, libraries, and packages. Prerequisites A grade of C or better in CS 151. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 303 - Discrete Structures and Computing Theory 4 Credits Description Mathematics content that is foundational to and useful for computer science. Topics include axioms and proofs, induction, graph theory, probability, finite automata, regular expressions, Turing machines, and the Church-Turing thesis. Prerequisites A grade of C or better in CS 201. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 305 - Computer Science Teaching Methods 3 Credits Description The methods, materials, and applications of teaching computer science in elementary, middle, and high schools. Computer science education is explored as it relates to National K-12 and Indiana state standards. Various components including computing systems, networks, data, algorithms and programming, and digital citizenship are examined along with expectations from licensing and certifying agencies. Prerequisites C or better in CS 101, CS 151, and CS 260. CS 260 may be taken concurrently. Or consent of instructor. Restrictions Education major with junior standing. Repeatable No Foundational Studies Credit No Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 351 - Computer Organization 4 Credits Description This course examines in some detail how a computer works. To prepare for this study, students will learn the basics of binary arithmetic, data representation, along with propositional and predicate logic. The major hardware components of a computer, including processors (CPUs), memory (RAM), storage and other peripheral devices will be examined in some detail. Computer software will also be studied. The process of program translation and execution will be outlined. Students will learn machine language and learn to write and run simple assembly language programs. Operating system functions and the organization of file systems will be studied. Prerequisites A grade of C or better in CS 201 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 399 - Cooperative Professional Experience 1-3 Credits Description Coordinated computer science work experience in business/industry. A comprehensive written report of the experience, including documented samples of software developed by the student, is required. Prerequisites participation in Professional Practice Program and permission of supervising professor. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 401 - Programming for Data Science 3 Credits Description Intensive programming course with a focus on solving problems in data science, specifically focusing on big data and dealing with different data formats. Students are introduced to data mining and machine learning algorithms with a focus on being able to use programming packages. Data mining and machine learning focus on algorithms that automate the process of discovering patterns in, and devising models for, large datasets. Prerequisites C or better in CS 202, CS 303, and MATH 132 Co-requisites Concurrent enrollment in CS 401L is required Repeatable No Foundational Studies Credit No Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 401L - Programming for Data Science Laboratory 1 Credits Description A series of programming exercises and laboratory work to support CS 401. Prerequisites C or better in CS 202, CS 303, and MATH 132. Co-requisites Concurrent enrollment in CS 401 is required. Repeatable No Foundational Studies Credit No Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 417 - Machine Learning 3 Credits Description A continuation of CS 401. A thorough study of data mining and machine learning algorithms, the overall process and the main techniques used in data mining and machine learning, including exploratory data analysis, predictive modeling, descriptive modeling, and model evaluation. Prerequisites C or better in CS 401 Repeatable No Foundational Studies Credit No Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 420 - Theory of Computation 3 Credits Description A sampling of the different areas of theoretical computer science: finite state concepts, formal grammars and automata, computability, Turing machines, and program verification. Prerequisites A grade of C or better in both CS 202 and CS 303, or consent of instructor. Note Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 421 - Formal Methods 3 Credits Description Elements of formal logic; various approaches to automation including resolution; restrictions and search methods; inductive theorem-proving; Knuth-Bendix completion; Boyer-Moore theorem-prover; applications. Prerequisites A grade of C or better in both CS 202 and CS 303, or consent of instructor. Note Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 440 - Graphics Programming 3 Credits Description Development of monochrome and color computer graphics software. Includes animation, two-dimensional translation, rotations, clipping, and magnification; introduction to three-dimensional graphics, hidden lines, paging, windowing, and fonts. Computer graphics course project required. Prerequisites A grade of C or better in both CS 202 and CS 303, or consent of instructor. Note Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 452 - Software Engineering 3 Credits Description This course studies the software life cycle: specification, object-oriented programming and design, program development, validation, testing, debugging, documentation, maintenance, revision control, CASE tools. Prerequisites A grade of C or better in CS 201, or consent of instructor. Note Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 456 - Systems Programming 3 Credits Description An introduction to both program translation and operating systems. There will be a survey of topics such as: top-down and bottom-up parsing, scanning, code generation, symbol table management, linkers and loaders, batch processing systems, interacting processes, multiprogramming systems, and memory management. Prerequisites A grade of C or better in CS 202, CS 303, and CS 351. Co-requisites Concurrent enrollment in CS 456L is required. Note Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 456L - Systems Programming Laboratory 1 Credits Description A series of programming exercises and laboratory work to support CS 456. Prerequisites C or better in CS 202, CS 303, and CS 351. Co-requisites Concurrent enrollment in CS 456 is required. Repeatable No Foundational Studies Credit No Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 457 - Database Systems 3 Credits Description The course will provide an introduction to the use of data management systems for applications, an understanding of how such systems function, and the advantages and disadvantages of various types of database systems. The first part of the course will deal with the relational model, and will include an introduction to Relational Algebra and SQL. NoSQL database systems will also be studied. Topical examples will include key-store, document, graph, and other categories of database management systems. The underlying data structures and algorithms that support database systems will also be reviewed. Prerequisites A grade of C or better in CS 201 and CS 303 Co-requisites Concurrent enrollment in CS 457L is required. Note Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 457L - Database Systems Laboratory 1 Credits Description A series of programming exercises and laboratory work to support CS 457. Prerequisites C or better in CS 201 and CS 303. Co-requisites Concurrent enrollment in CS 457 is required. Repeatable No Foundational Studies Credit No Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 458 - Algorithms 3 Credits Description Among the topics covered are: review of basic data structures and their implementations; graphs, both directed and undirected; analysis of algorithms; sorting, searching, and merging, both internal and external methods; memory management algorithms; mathematical algorithms; and, as time allows, advanced topics such as NP-complete problems. Prerequisites A grade of C or better in CS 202, CS 303, and MATH 132. Co-requisites Concurrent enrollment in CS 458L is required. Note Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 458L - Algorithms Laboratory 1 Credits Description A series of programming exercises and laboratory work to support CS 458. Prerequisites C or better in CS 202, CS 303, and MATH 132 Co-requisites Concurrent enrollment in CS 458 is required. Repeatable No Foundational Studies Credit No Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 459 - Topics in Computer Science 1-3 Credits Description Includes topics in computer science which are not usually present in a traditional computer science course. Designed to serve special needs and interests. Prerequisites consent of instructor. Repeatable Yes, for at most 12 credits. Note Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 469 - Unix/Linux Administration and Networking 3 Credits Description Includes installation and configuration of Unix/Linux operating system software; set-up of hardware and software for Unix/Linux networking including TCP/IP, FTP, Telnet, DNS, DHCP, and Apache; Unix/Linux administration tasks including directories, users, tuning, backup, security, and networking. Prerequisites A grade of C or better in CS 201 or consent of instructor. Note Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 470 - Programming Languages 3 Credits Description An introduction to programming in a wide variety of programming languages and paradigms. Paradigms include: imperative/procedural, object-oriented, functional, logic, concurrent. A focus is placed on obtaining proficiency in many languages. Also considered are the syntax and semantics of programming languages. Prerequisites A grade of C or better in CS 201 or consent of instructor. Note Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 471 - Operating Systems 3 Credits Description This class introduces the basic functionality provided by computer operating systems, and covers three main topics. The first topic is memory management; specifically dynamic memory allocation, dynamic address translation, virtual memory, and demand paging. The second topic concerns processor management and concurrency; how do we manage multiple tasks that execute at the same time and share resources. Subtopics in this section include processes and threads, context switching, synchronization, scheduling, and deadlock. The third topic concerns file systems and storage management; the organization and operation of an example file system will be discussed in detail. Prerequisites A grade of C or better in CS 456 or consent of instructor. Note Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 473 - Computer Networks 3 Credits Description The course is an introduction to networking and includes detailed study of Internet protocols and socket programming. Topics include a study of IP, UDP, and TCP protocols, as well as application layer protocols such as HTTP and SMTP. Students learn to program both a client and server. Prerequisites A grade of C or better in CS 456. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 475 - Artificial Intelligence 3 Credits Description Concepts and applications, including artificial intelligence programming languages, history, present and future development and research, expert systems, natural language processing, intelligent machines/robots, and vision. Development of artificial intelligence course project. Prerequisites A grade of C or better in CS 202 and CS 303. Note Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 479 - Web Programming II 3 Credits Description Advanced programming for the World Wide Web and the Internet. This course includes three approaches: the older CGI/PERL, Microsoft’s Active Server Pages (ASP), and Sun’s Java Server Pages (JSP). The course also includes the setup and configuration of World Wide Web servers including Apache and Microsoft’s IIS. Prerequisites A grade of C or better in CS 170 and 201 or consent of instructor. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	CS 499 - Senior Design 1-3 Credits Description The senior design is a two semester sequence. Students enroll during their last two terms. Students complete an independent project involving the entire development cycle - requirements/needs analysis, prototyping, testing, deployment, maintenance. Students also prepare for the process of applying for and interviewing for jobs or a graduate program. Prerequisites C or better in CS 201 Restrictions Senior standing Repeatable Yes, for up to 6 credits total Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule

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CS 101 - Fundamentals of Computing

CS 110 - Fast track Introduction to Programming

CS 151 - Introduction to Computer Science

CS 170 - Web Programming

CS 201 - Programming Structures

CS 202 - Data Structures and Algorithms

CS 256 - Principles of Structured Design

CS 260 - Object Oriented Programming

CS 303 - Discrete Structures and Computing Theory

CS 305 - Computer Science Teaching Methods

CS 351 - Computer Organization

CS 399 - Cooperative Professional Experience

CS 401 - Programming for Data Science

CS 401L - Programming for Data Science Laboratory

CS 417 - Machine Learning

CS 420 - Theory of Computation

CS 421 - Formal Methods

CS 440 - Graphics Programming

CS 452 - Software Engineering

CS 456 - Systems Programming

CS 456L - Systems Programming Laboratory

CS 457 - Database Systems

CS 457L - Database Systems Laboratory

CS 458 - Algorithms

CS 458L - Algorithms Laboratory

CS 459 - Topics in Computer Science

CS 469 - Unix/Linux Administration and Networking

CS 470 - Programming Languages

CS 471 - Operating Systems

CS 473 - Computer Networks

CS 475 - Artificial Intelligence

CS 479 - Web Programming II

CS 499 - Senior Design