Courses

This course looks at network protocols, network operating systems, and the construction and maintenance of server sites.

An introduction to database management systems, overviewing issues related to the design, organization, and management of databases. Topics include logical database design, entity relationship (ER) models, and formal relational query languages such as the Structured Query Language (SQL).

This is a second course in the topics of pure mathematics, particularly those most commonly used in the study of computing science and related applications. It includes proof techniques, models of computation, formal languages, analysis of algorithms, trees and advanced general graph theory with applications, finite state and automata theory, encryption, and an elementary introduction to mathematical structures such as groups, rings, and fields.

The history, development, and design principles for programming notations. The design and internal operations of the major notational categories are examined in detail. Students are expected to become proficient in at least four languages they have not previously learned, typically chosen from historical, modern working, and cutting edge languages and from among such (non-exclusive) categories as Algol-descended, functional, scripting, Web-based, modular, application-specific, visual, and object oriented. They will also learn how to select appropriate programming notations for a given project. Programming will be undertaken in at least three OS environments.

This course introduces the fundamentals of computer graphics and principles of raster image generation. Topics include: graphics primitives, coordinate systems, transformations, rendering techniques, and geometric modelling.

An introduction to the theory of designing and carrying out large software projects. All stages of the software engineering cycle, including requirement analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance will be examined. The student will complete a semester-long team based project.

This course will study advanced techniques, tools, and standards in software engineering. The student will complete a semester-long team based project

A seminar in the techniques of imaginative writing and in the development of a critical appreciation of the art of writing in its varied forms. This course focuses on free verse poetry, flash fiction, the short story, and short dramatic works.

A seminar in the techniques of imaginative writing and in the development of a critical appreciation of the art of writing in its varied forms. This course focuses on formal verse poetry, the longer short story and the novel, plus full-length dramatic works.