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CMPT
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098
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Basic Computer Skills, LE
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(1)
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An introduction to using a computer and the application software used
by the Westminster Community for those with little or no previous computer
skills. This is a hands-on skills course that meets entirely in a computer
lab.
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CMPT
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200/
300/400
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Special Topics
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(1-4)
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A special topics course covering new or specialized courses in Computer
Science. Prerequisites will vary with course content.
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CMPT
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201
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Introduction to Computer Science
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(4)
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Introduction to programming fundamentals, including problem solving skills,
program design, object-oriented programming, coding, testing, and debugging
using the Java programming language. Three lectures and one two-hour lab.
Prerequisite: MATH 105 and current computer literacy skills. Offered every
Fall semester.
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CMPT
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202
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Introduction to Data Structures
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(4)
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Introduction to a variety of computer science topics including recursion,
data structures and software engineering principles using Java. Three
lectures and one two-hour lab. Prerequisites: CMPT 201; MATH 141. Offered
every Spring semester.
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CMPT
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251
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Computer Systems and Programming
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(4)
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An examination of a computer system from the programmer's perspective.
We will examine what the compiler, operating system, and hardware do.
We will also examine ways of improving our code by studying programming
topics that benefit from a better understanding of this layered computer
system. This course introduces the C language, the UNIX OS, and assembly
language, and explores their interaction. Offered every Fall semester.
Prerequisites: CMPT 202.
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CMPT
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301
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Artificial Intelligence
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(4)
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The study of rule-based systems, and/or trees, constraint propagation,
search techniques, means-end analysis, and heuristics and problem solving.
An introduction to the LISP language. Prerequisites: CMPT 202, MATH 201.
Offered Fall semester 2006.
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CMPT
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306
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Algorithms and Data Structures
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(4)
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Algorithms and data structures including graphs, trees, algorithmic methods,
complexity analysis, NP-Complete and object-oriented design. Includes
a two-hour lab. Prerequisites: CMPT 202; MATH 201, 210. Offered every
Fall semester.
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CMPT
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307
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Database Systems
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(4)
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A study of relational database theory and external data structures. Also
includes coverage of UNIX/Linux operating systems. Prerequisite: CMPT
306. Offered every Spring semester.
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CMPT
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322
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Software Engineering
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(4)
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Software planning, design and coding; requirements analysis; software
costing and scheduling; software concepts, data-flow and data structure
design, software testing and reliability; software maintenance. Prerequisites:
CMPT 202; MATH 201. Offered every Spring semester.
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CMPT
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328
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Computer Architecture
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(4)
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Processor organization, memory system organization, bus structures, I/O
and storage devices, interfacing and communication. Prerequisites: CMPT
251. Offered every Spring semester.
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CMPT
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350
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Methods of Teaching Computer Science in the Secondary Schools
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(2)
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Required for the Computer Science teaching minor. Prerequisites: junior
or senior standing and consent of instructor. Offered Fall semester.
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CMPT
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351
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Operating Systems
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(4)
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Process management, I/O software, memory management, file systems, operating-system
structures, processes and threads, concurrency, and case studies including
UNIX/Linux and Windows. Prerequisites: CMPT 306, 307, 328. Offered every
Fall semester.
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CMPT
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352
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Computer Networks
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(4)
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A study of hardware and software components and protocols in local and
wide area networks. Emphasizes TCP/IP networks. Prerequisites: CMPT 251,
306. Offered every Spring semester.
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CMPT
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355
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Compilers
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(4)
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Syntax analysis, semantics, code generation, optimization, and run time
systems. A complete compiler for a small subset of the Java language will
be implemented. Prerequisites: CMPT 251, 306. Offered Spring semester
2007.
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CMPT
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360
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Computer Graphics
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(4)
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Fundamental computer graphics algorithms, including two- and three-dimensional
transformations, viewing projections, lighting models, texture mapping,
and ray-tracing. Prerequisites: CMPT 306; MATH 201. Recommended: MATH
211 or basic linear algebra skills. Offered Spring semester 2006.
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CMPT
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362
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Numerical Analysis
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(4)
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Solution of nonlinear equations and linear systems, interpolation and
approximation, and numerical differentiation and integration. Students
expected to program some problems for computer solutions. Prerequisites:
MATH 303 and some programming experience (C preferred). Same as MATH 362.
Offered Spring semester 2006.
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CMPT
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387
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Undergraduate Teaching
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(1)
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For teaching assistants in lower division computer science problem solving
courses. A maximum of two credit hours of CMPT 387 may be applied toward
the major or minor. Prerequisite: consent of program director.
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CMPT
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390
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Research/Development Seminar in Computer Science
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(2)
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A required seminar for senior computer science majors. The purpose is
to develop a significant independent software project or to pursue a research
project in computer science or to merge the two. In addition, students
are expected to take a field exam to assess knowledge of computer science,
and to submit portfolios of their work completed in computer science coursework.
Prerequisites: computer science major in the last semester of his/her
course of study. Offered every semester.
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CMPT
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401
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Directed Studies
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(1-4)
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A tutorial-based course used only for student-initiated proposals for
intensive individual study of topics not otherwise offered in the Computer
Science Program. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor and school dean.
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CMPT
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440
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Internship
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(1-8)
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Offers students the opportunity to integrate classroom knowledge with
practical experience. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing (for transfer
students, at least 15 hours completed at Westminster), minimum 2.5 GPA,
completion of the Career Resource Center Internship Workshop, and consent
of program director and Career Center Internship Coordinator. A maximum
of 4 hours of CMPT 440 may be applied toward the major or minor.
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