Course Feeds

MET CS 101 Computers and Their Applications

4 credits. either sem.

For students with no prior experience with computers. Organization and function of computer systems; application of computers in today's society; social impact of computers. Introduction to algorithms, various types of application packages, and the Internet. Not for computer science majors. Laboratory course.

Section A1, SPRG 2011 Jan 24th to May 2nd
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Robertie	Independent	M	06:00:00 PM–09:00:00 PM	GCB 206

MET CS 201 Introduction to Programming

4 credits. either sem.

Introduction to problem-solving methods and algorithm development. Includes procedural and data abstractions, program design, debugging, testing, and documentation. Covers data types, control structures, functions, parameter passing, library functions, and arrays. Laboratory exercises in C++. Laboratory course.

Section B1, SPRG 2011 Jan 18th to May 3rd
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Montminy	Independent	T	06:00:00 PM–09:00:00 PM	GCB 203

MET CS 231 Programming with C++

4 credits. either sem. Programming experience in a high-level language other than C++.

Covers the elements of object-oriented programming and the C++ language. Data types, control structures, functions, library functions, classes, inheritance, and multiple inheritance. Use of constructors, destructors, function and operator overloading, reference parameters and default values, friend functions, input and output streams, templates, and exceptions. Laboratory course.

Section C1, SPRG 2011 Jan 19th to May 4th
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Donham	Independent	W	06:00:00 PM–09:00:00 PM	MCS 149

MET CS 232 Programming with Java

4 credits. either sem. Programming experience in a high-level language other than Java or consent of the instructor.

This course covers the elements of object-oriented programming and the Java Programming Language. Primitive data types, control structures, methods, classes, arrays and strings, inheritance and polymorphism, interfaces, creating user interfaces, applets, exceptions and streams. Laboratory course.

Section B1, SPRG 2011 Jan 18th to May 3rd
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Berry	Independent	T	06:00:00 PM–09:00:00 PM	PSY B51

MET CS 248 Discrete Mathematics

4 credits. either sem.

Fundamentals of logic (the laws of logic, rules of inferences, quantifiers, proofs of theorems), Fundamental principles of counting (permutations, combinations), set theory, relations and functions, graphs, trees and sorting, shortest path and minimal spanning trees algorithms. Monoids and Groups.

Section D1, SPRG 2011 Jan 20th to May 5th
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Naidjate	Independent	R	06:00:00 PM–09:00:00 PM	PSY B55

MET CS 341 Data Structures with C++

4 credits. either sem. MET CS 231 or MET CS 331; or consent of the instructor

Covers data structures, using the C++ language. Topics include data abstraction, encapsulation, the use of recursion, creation and manipulation of various data structures; bags, lists, queues, tables, trees, heaps and graphs, and searching and sorting algorithms. Laboratory course.

Section C1, SPRG 2011 Jan 19th to May 4th
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Maslanka	Independent	W	06:00:00 PM–09:00:00 PM	PSY B41

MET CS 342 Data Structures with Java

4 credits. either sem. MET CS 232; or consent of the instructor

This course covers data structures using the Java Programming Language. Topics include data abstraction, encapsulation, information hiding, and the use of recursion, creation and manipulation of various data structures: lists, queues, tables, trees, heaps, and graphs, and searching and sorting algorithms. Laboratory course.

Section B1, SPRG 2011 Jan 18th to May 3rd
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Braude	Independent	T	06:00:00 PM–09:00:00 PM	GCB 208

MET CS 382 Information Systems for Management

4 credits. either sem. MET CS 201; or consent of the instructor

Computer-based management information systems. Management's role in development and use of computer systems. Planning for a comprehensive information system; role in decision making, case studies.

Section A1, SPRG 2011 Jan 24th to May 2nd
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Covino	Independent	M	06:00:00 PM–09:00:00 PM	PSY B49

MET CS 401 Introduction to Web Application Development

4 credits. either sem.

This course focuses on building core competencies in web design and development. It begins with a complete immersion into HTML essentially XHTML and Dynamic HTML (DHTML). Students are exposed to Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), as well as Dynamic CSS. The fundamentals of JavaScript language including object-oriented JavaScript is covered comprehensively. AJAX with XML and JSON are covered, as they are the primary means to transfer data from client and server. Open source libraries such as Prototype, jQuery and Mootools might optionally be covered, as they assist in building cross-browser web applications rapidly and efficiently. The PHP language will be presented and covered; however, students can use other server-side languages; such as ASP.NET, Java (JEE) or Ruby on Rails (RoR) for their projects. The course will focus on MySQL as a relational database system with the final project. Students may use other databases with instructor approval. Students will work with either IIS 6 (or better) or Apache 2, using any conventional operating system when working on their term projects and class laboratories.

Section C1, SPRG 2011 Jan 19th to May 4th
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Heda	Independent	W	06:00:00 PM–09:00:00 PM	MCS B31

Section J1, SPRG 2011 Jan 19th to May 4th
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Heda	Independent	W	06:00:00 PM–09:00:00 PM	MCS B31

MET CS 425 Introduction to Business Data Communications and Networks

4 credits. either sem. MET CS 201 or MET CS 231 or MET CS 232.

Basic concepts of data communications and computer networks; hardware, software, and reference models; TCP/IP protocol suit. Overview of voice communication, CAN, network development life cycle, security, management IT Economic: Total Cost Ownership, Return on investment and IT Project Portfolio Management.

Section B1, SPRG 2011 Jan 18th to May 3rd
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Arena	Independent	T	06:00:00 PM–09:00:00 PM	PRB 148

Section EL, SPRG 2011 Jan 18th to May 5th
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Arena	Independent	ARR	TBD–TBD
Arena		T	06:00:00 PM–09:00:00 PM	PRB 148

MET CS 469 Introduction to Database Design and Implementation for Business

4 credits. either sem. MET CS 231 or MET CS 232 or MET CS 331.

Database concepts, relational and entity-relationship (ER) data models, normalization, object-relational modeling, database lifecycle, the Structured Query Language (SQL). Preview of advanced database concepts, including transaction management, performance tuning, distributed databases, and data warehousing. Meets with CS 669, with undergraduate-level exercises, quizzes, and final and an optional term project. (Lab class)

Section B1, SPRG 2011 Jan 18th to May 3rd
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Maiewski	Independent	T	06:00:00 PM–09:00:00 PM	SHA 206

Section J1, SPRG 2011 Jan 18th to May 3rd
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Maiewski	Independent	T	06:00:00 PM–09:00:00 PM	SHA 206

MET CS 503 Windows .NET Application Programming with C#

4 credits. either sem. MET CS 341 or MET CS 342.MET CS 341 or MET CS 342

In-depth exploration of the C# programming language and Visual Studio.NET for development, debugging, and deployment of applications. Programming in C# encompassing the following topics: Device I/O handling, .NET Framework application development classes such as window forms, splitters, views, controls, dialogs, resources, such as menus, tool bars, bitmaps, and status bars. Custom controls, visual inheritance, SDI, MDI, and extending the Visual Studio.NET interface. File I/O for reading and storing binary and textual information. Data services for manipulating SQL-databases using ADO.NET. Graphics Services (GDI+) for 2D-vector graphics, imaging, and text rendering, including the new features of gradients, anti-aliasing, double buffering techniques, zooming, off-screen image processing and rendering. Communication services: TCP and UDP sockets, broadcast, unicast, and multicast sockets. Utilizing idle time processing, timers, and threading for building responsive GUI applications. Laboratory Course

Section D1, SPRG 2011 Jan 20th to May 5th
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Abou-Hawilli	Independent	R	06:00:00 PM–09:00:00 PM	GCB 206

MET CS 532 Computer Graphics

4 credits. either sem. MET CS 248 and MET CS 341 or MET CS 342 or consent of the instructor

This course is primarily the study of design of graphic algorithms. At the end of the course you can expect to be able to write programs to model, transform and display 3-dimensional objects on a 2-dimensional display. The course starts with a brief survey of graphics devices and graphics software. 2-d primitives such as lines and curves in 2-d space are studied and a number of algorithms to draw them on a rectangular surface are introduced, followed by a study of polygons, scan conversion and other fill methods. Attributes of the primitives are studied as well as filtering and aliasing. Geometric transformations in 2 dimensions are introduced in homogeneous coordinates, followed by the viewing pipeline, which includes clipping of lines, polygons and text. Hierarchical graphics modeling is briefly studied. The graphics user interface is introduced and various input functions and interaction modes are examined. 3-d graphics is introduced through object representations through polygonal methods, spline techniques, and octrees. This is followed by 3-d transformations and the 3-d viewing pipeline. The course ends with a study of algorithms to detect the visible surfaces of a 3-d object in both the object space and the image space. Laboratory Course

MET CS 535 Computer Networks

4 credits. either sem. MET CS 201 or MET CS 231 or MET CS 232; or consent of the instructor

Overview of data communication and computer networks, including network hardware and software, as well as reference models, example networks, data communication services and network standardization. The OSI and the Internet (TCP/IP) network models are discussed. The course covers each network layer in details, starting from the Physical layer to towards the Application layer, and includes an overview of network security topics. Other topics covered include encoding digital and analog signals, transmission media, protocols. circuit, packet, message, switching techniques, internetworking devices, topologies. LANs/WANs, Ethernet, IP, TCP, UDP, and Web applications. Labs on network analysis.

Section B1, SPRG 2011 Jan 18th to May 3rd
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Day	Independent	T	06:00:00 PM–09:00:00 PM	PSY B45

Section W2, SPRG 2011 Jan 18th to May 3rd
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Grebovic	Independent	T	06:00:00 PM–09:00:00 PM

MET CS 546 Quantitative Methods for Information Systems

4 credits. either sem.

The goal of this course is to provide Computer Information Systems students with the mathematical fundamentals required for successful quantitative analysis of problems in the field of business computing. The first part of the course introduces the mathematical prerequisites for understanding probability and statistics. Topics include combinatorial mathematics, functions, and the fundamentals of differentiation and integration. The second part of the course concentrates on the study of elementary probability theory, discrete and continuous distributions. 4 cr

Section C1, SPRG 2011 Jan 19th to May 4th
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Kohn	Independent	W	06:00:00 PM–09:00:00 PM	PSY B53

Section EL, SPRG 2011 Jan 18th to May 5th
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Kohn	Independent	ARR	TBD–TBD
Kohn		W	06:00:00 PM–09:00:00 PM	PSY B53

Section HA, SPRG 2011 Jan 18th to May 5th
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Kohn	Independent	ARR	TBD–TBD
Kohn		W	06:00:00 PM–09:00:00 PM	PSY B53

MET CS 561 Financial Informatics

4 credits. either sem.

This course presents financial algorithms used in applications of computer science in financial decision analysis, risk management, data mining and market analysis, and other modern business processes. The course covers theoretical background on probabilistic methods used for financial decision making and their application in number of fields such as financial modeling, venture capital decision making, operational risk measurement and investment science. Number of financial applications and algorithms are being presented for portfolio risk analysis, modeling real options, venture capital decision making, etc. The course concludes with algorithms for financial risk assessment and presents the security concepts and challenges of financial information systems.

Section C1, SPRG 2011 Jan 19th to May 4th
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Walters	Independent	W	06:00:00 PM–09:00:00 PM	CAS 227

MET CS 565 Advanced Java Programming

4 credits. either sem. MET CS 342; or equivalent knowledge of Java.

Comprehensive coverage of object-oriented programming with cooperating classes. Implementation of polymorphism with inheritance and interfaces and in Java library containers. Programming with exceptions, stream input/output and graphical AWT and Swing components. Threads, sockets, datagrams and database connectivity are also covered in this course. Laboratory course.

Section AT, SPRG 2011 Jan 20th to May 5th
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Bechtol	Independent	R	06:00:00 PM–09:00:00 PM

Section W4, SPRG 2011 Jan 20th to May 5th
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Bechtol	Independent	R	06:00:00 PM–09:00:00 PM

MET CS 566 Analysis of Algorithms

4 credits. either sem. CS248 and CS341 or CS342 or consent of the instructor

Discusses basic methods for designing and analyzing efficient algorithms emphasizing methods used in practice. Topics include sorting, searching, dynamic programming, greedy algorithms, advanced data structures, graph algorithms (shortest path, spanning trees, tree traversals), matrix operations, string matching, NP completeness.

Section B1, SPRG 2011 Jan 18th to May 3rd
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Lee	Independent	T	06:00:00 PM–09:00:00 PM	PSY B55

Section W3, SPRG 2011 Jan 19th to May 4th
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Naidjate	Independent	W	06:00:00 PM–09:00:00 PM

MET CS 575 Operating Systems

4 credits. either sem. METCS231 and MET CS471 or METCS232 or consent of instructor

Overview of operating system characteristics, design objectives, and structures. Topics include concurrent processes, coordination of asynchronous events, file systems, resource sharing, memory management, security, scheduling and deadlock problems.

Section A1, SPRG 2011 Jan 24th to May 2nd
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Day	Independent	M	06:00:00 PM–09:00:00 PM	MCS 148

MET CS 579 Database Management

4 credits. either sem. MET CS 231 or MET CS 232 or MET CS 331; or consent of instructor

This course provides a theoretical yet modern presentation of database topics ranging from Data and Object Modeling, relational algebra and normalization to advanced topics such as how to develop Web-based database applications. Other topics covered - relational data model, SQL and manipulating relational data; applications programming for relational databases; physical characteristics of databases; achieving performance and reliability with database systems; object-oriented database systems.

Section C1, SPRG 2011 Jan 19th to May 4th
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Lee	Independent	W	06:00:00 PM–09:00:00 PM	MCS B23

MET CS 581 Electronic Health Records

4 credits. either sem.

Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are application systems that automate the activities of healthcare clinicians including physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and healthcare administrative staff. Use of EHRs is increasing rapidly due to the systems? benefits and federal government programs to deploy EHRs. This increased use of EHRs has many challenges including complex data, high security requirements, integration to multiple application systems, a distributed user base, and broad impact on how these users work. This course will focus on real-world use and deployment of EHRs through readings, hands-on labs and case studies. Students will: (1) Learn the functionality of EHRs through hands-on labs; (2) Learn the technical infrastructure required for EHRs including distributed architecture, network and security design; (3) Understand how EHRs change healthcare delivery workflows and how to manage that change; and (4) Learn best-practices for deploying EHRs including project management, typical budgets, system selection and governmental requirements and funding.

Section A1, SPRG 2011 Jan 24th to May 2nd
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Levinger	Independent	M	06:00:00 PM–09:00:00 PM	FLR ARR

Section AT, SPRG 2011 Jan 24th to May 2nd
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Levinger	Independent	M	06:00:00 PM–09:00:00 PM	FLR ARR

MET CS 594 Special Topic: Medical Informatics

4 credits. either sem. consent of instructor

This course provides an overview of the basic concepts of medical informatics. Fundamentals of biology and medicine are covered via a computing and information oriented treatment of the main concepts of human biology. Biological structure and function is presented at three levels or organization: organism, cell, and gene. Each level includes examples of principal anatomic and physiologic concepts, presented from a computational perspective. The course further covers the main computational methods in biomedicine. Topics include introduction to bioinformatics, clinical information systems, medical imaging systems and biomedical data mining.. Topics in security, confidentiality and privacy of medical information systems are also presented, such as medical data assurance, biometrics and privacy protection techniques.

MET CS 599 Biometrics

4 credits. either sem.

Automatic and reliable identification of individuals for issuing official documents (e.g., passport and visa) and providing access to secure facilities (e.g., military base) and proprietary information (e.g., corporate websites) has become an essential part of our modern networked society. Biometric recognition systems utilize the physiological or behavioral characteristics of an individual for identification. By using biometrics, it is possible to establish an identity based on "who you are", rather than by "what you possess" (e.g., an ID card) or "what you remember" (e.g., a password). In this course we will study the fundamental and design applications of various biometric systems based on fingerprints, voice, face, hand geometry, palmprint, iris, retina, and other modalities. Multimodal biometric systems that use two or more of the above characteristics will be discussed. Biometric system performance and issues related to the security and privacy aspects of these systems will also be addressed.

Section C1, SPRG 2011 Jan 19th to May 4th
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Djordjevic	Independent	W	06:00:00 PM–09:00:00 PM	PSY B49

Section J1, SPRG 2011 Jan 19th to May 4th
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Djordjevic	Independent	W	06:00:00 PM–09:00:00 PM	PSY B49