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The student will creatively apply the material learned in core courses to a significant problem.
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Lab: 3 hrs.
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109
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Computer Science I
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An introductory programming course designed to introduce fundamental Computer Science concepts such as abstraction, modelling and algorithm design. Emphasis is placed on producing correct software. This course uses Java as its programming language.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 2 hrs.
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CPS
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118
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Introductory Programming for Scientists
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The C programming language is used to develop good programming techniques. Topics covered include: C program form, language statements, algorithmic representation, numeric data types, flow of control with selection and repetition, standard C libraries, functions and call modes, arrays, pointers, sorting, matrix operations, character and string data types, dynamic storage, structures and linked lists, file I/O.
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Lect: 4 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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CPS
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125
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Digital Computation and Programming
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The C programming language is used to develop good programming techniques. Topics covered include: C program form, language statements, pseudo-code algorithmic representation, numeric data types, flow of control with selection and repetition, standard C libraries, functions and call modes, arrays, pointers, sorting, matrix operations, character and string data types, dynamic storage, structures and linked lists, file I/O. Only regular first year students from the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture, and Science may preregister for this course.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 2 hrs.
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CPS
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209
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Computer Science II
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A continuation of CPS 109. Emphasis is placed on code optimization, algorithm and program correctness. Fundamental Computer Science Algorithms will be introduced.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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CPS
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213
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Computer Organization I
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This course introduces the students to the principles and fundamentals of digital system design. Topics covered include: Binary numbers, base conversions, signed numbers, Boolean algebra, logic gates, K-map method, combinational circuits, decoders/encoders, multiplexers, sequential circuits, flip-flops, state diagram, registers, counters and addressing techniques.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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Introduction to data structures and algorithms. Topics may include ADTs, restricted lists (stacks and queries), generalized lists, trees, searching, sorting, hashing, graphs, algorithm design, complexity analysis, recursion.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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CPS
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310
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Computer Organization II
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A continuation of CPS 213. Memory; CPU architecture and instruction set; the instruction processing sequence; generic assembler level programming illustrated for specific CPUs; I/O essentials including interrupts and DMA; characteristics of major peripherals interfaces; RISC and CISC architectures compared; parallel processing. The laboratory requires using a specific assembler/editor for the creation of programs illustrating some of the principles discussed in lectures.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 2 hrs.
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CPS
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311
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Object Oriented Programming and Design
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This course further explores the Object-Oriented paradigm emphasizing the Object Model and relationships between the various artifacts. The pure Smalltalk language is introduced to reinforce the OO paradigm. The Unified Modeling Language to capture the objects, classes, and their relationships is studied in considerable depth with a major analysis and initial design project done in teams. A reasonably complete coverage of C++ is presented. Time permitting, OO features of other languages will be discussed.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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CPS
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313
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Advanced Programming for Scientists
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Introduction to Object-Oriented Paradigm and Programming. Graphical User Interfaces. Event driven Paradigm and Programming. Java programming language and Java applets.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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CPS
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314
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Graphical Modeling
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Use of computer graphics for scientists. Software and hardware specifications. Psychological and physiological considerations. Mathematical manipulation of 2-D and 3-D graphical objects, representation of 3-D shapes, lines and curves. Digital imagery manipulation, bitmap-based and vector-based graphics. Graphic realism using ray-tracing and fractal geometry techniques. Introduction to virtual reality. Software applications will include a professional digital imagery package and 3-D image modelers.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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CPS
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315
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Database Applications for Scientists
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Implementation of database information systems. Topics include database concepts, data modeling, relational model, normal forms (up to 3NF), relational algebra, data entry, table relationships, form design, queries, SQL / QBE programming and report generation. Use of a relational database management system.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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CPS
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393
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Introduction to C and UNIX
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The course covers various aspects of the C language such as: Arrays, strings, pointers, structures, etc. The second part of the course introduces UNIX operating systems. Topics include: I/O, redirection, processes, shell scripts, etc.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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CPS
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406
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Introduction to Software Engineering
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This course introduces the study of Object-Oriented software engineering. Topics include software project management, requirements gathering, requirements analysis, modeling, design, implementation and testing. UML diagrams and design patterns are also discussed. A major portion of the course is a team project, taking a system from the initial requirements to the final implementation. (2 hr Lab every other week).
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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CPS
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411
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Data Structures for Scientists
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Introduction to data structures and algorithms. Topics include ADTs, restricted lists (stacks and queries), generalized lists, trees, searching, sorting, hashing, graphs, algorithm design, introductory complexity analysis, recursion.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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Introduction to analysis, management, and visualization of cellular information at the molecular level. The course includes an overview of mathematical modeling and simulation, pattern matching, methods for phylogenetics, gene recognition, distributed and parallel biological computing, designing and managing biological databases (both relational and object-oriented), linking disparate databases and data, data mining, reasoning by analogy, hypothesis formation and testing by machine.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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CPS
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506
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Comparative Programming Languages
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A survey of major programming paradigms. Discussion of data typing, program decomposition, scoping rules, control structures parameter passing. In addition, several small but useful languages are introduced, such as Python, Ruby and ML.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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An introduction to the fundamentals of automatic control systems as applied to computer controlled process operations. Feedback and feedforward concepts, transfer functions, and system response. Frequency response analysis and design with computer simulation. State Space methods for multivariable systems, controllability, observability, Optimal control and Stability.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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CPS
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510
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Database Systems I
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Advanced file management techniques involving fundamentals of database organization, design and management. Emphasis is given to Relational Database Management Systems including relational algebra, normal Forms, physical Database Structures and their implementation, and Relational Database Languages. Other types of Database Managers are also discussed such as Hierarchical, Network and Inverted Files.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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CPS
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511
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Computer Graphics
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Software and hardware considerations in computer graphics. Mathematical manipulation of graphical objects; interactive graphics and the user interface; representation of 3-D shapes; fundamental implementation of algorithms.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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CPS
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520
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Computer Assisted Instruction/Learning
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An introductory course in the design and development of CAL and ICAL material using PILOT and multimedia. An overview of CAL and ICAL Principles of structured learning. Structures of CAL units. Theories of learning and instructional strategies. Multimedia designs. Artificial Intelligence in CAL. Intelligent tutoring systems. Expert-based systems.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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CPS
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530
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Component-Based Programming for the Web
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This course presents the concepts and applications of component-based Web programming. Part 1 of the course covers the creation of Web pages to hold the components (XHTML, CSS). Part 2 covers the concepts and applications of server-side programming (CGI, SSI, Perl). Part 3 covers the development of components in Java (Java Applets, JavaBeans). Part 4 introduces activeX components.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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CPS
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590
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Introduction to Operating Systems
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Introduction to O/S (system calls, iterrupts, synchronous and asynchronous traps, O/S structure), using processes (process communication and synchronization), primitive communications (signals and signal management calls), pipes, messages, semaphores, shared memory, memory management, file systems, and (time permitting) remote procedure calls.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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CPS
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606
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Advanced Computer Organization
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An advanced overview of computer architecture and organization. A study of the relationship between software and hardware and how this affects the design of architectural features: instruction execution, processor internals (including pipelining, parallelism and microcode). Instruction sets, memory and caches, busses, auxiliary storage (disk) controllers and vector processors.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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CPS
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607
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Autonomous Mobile Robotics
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An introductory course in the design and implementation of autonomous vehicles. Topics will include the nature of autonomy and autonomous behaviour. Issues involving sensing and actuation will be discussed. Students will be introduced to the constraints and issues involved in building systems designed to interact with an environment independently. Students will be expected to construct working robots.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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CPS
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610
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Database Systems II
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Transformations of Relational to Network and Hierarchical Models and vice versa. Embedded DB languages, Concurrency Control, Recovery Procedures, Security and Integrity of DBS. Transaction Processing. Database Machines, Front-end Subsystems, Admin. Facilities. Distributed Databases: Concurrency Control through Locking, and Recovery. Also, discussed: The Nested Relational Model, The Semantic DB Model, The O-O DB Model and the Logic Based/Expert DB Systems.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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CPS
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613
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Human-Computer Interaction
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This course introduces the concepts of human-computer interaction and usability testing. Topics include: human information processing, usability principles, models of interaction, user interface paradigms, design of user interfaces. Students will also learn how to develop Graphical User Interfaces using a specific User Interface Management system. (2 hr. Lab every other week).
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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CPS
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615
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Theory of Parsing
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This course introduces students to scanning and parsing and the theory of computation that supports these activities. Topics include: regular expressions and languages, finite state automata, scanning, context-free languages, pushdown automata, parsing, Turing machines, computability, and NP-completeness.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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CPS
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616
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Advanced Algorithms
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Order notations, the greedy method, job scheduling, correctness, exchange argument, divide and conquer techniques, recurrence equations, the master method, integer multiplications, dynamic programming, matrix chain-product, the knapsack problem, graph algorithms (minimum spanning trees, single-source shortest paths, all-pairs shortest paths), text processing and pattern matching techniques, approximation algorithms.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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| Prerequisites: (CPS 305 and MTH 210) or CPS 411
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CPS
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621
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Introduction to Multimedia Systems
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Multimedia data is becoming increasingly important in many scientific and commercial arenas. In this course, students will be introduced to principles and current technologies of multimedia system design. Topics include: multimedia data representation, processing multimedia visual information, video and audio compression, retrieval of multimedia data, such as text, graphics, colour images and video. In addition, issues related to multimedia hardware and software as well as specific applications will be discussed.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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| Prerequisites: (CPS 109 and CPS 393) or Direct Entry
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This course is a follow up to CPS 530. In it, students will learn advanced techniques for designing and building the active web pages. Topics include: JavaScript and DOM, XML and XSLT, CGI programming using PHP, database connectivity and web security, and Java servlets and JSP. At the end of this course, students will have designed and implemented a database application with a commercial grade web interface. (2 hr. Lab every other week).
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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CPS
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633
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Computer Security
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A study/survey of the principles and techniques of computer security with an analysis of the social and professional issues that arise in the practice of computing. Topics covered include: the themes and challenges of network security, encryption (single and double key), techniques for access control and intrusion detection, digital signatures, pseudo-random bit generation, authentication, electronic commerce, PKI, significant privacy-related laws that impact business, history and examples of computer crime, sample privacy noncompliance litigation cases, social implications of computing networked communication.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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CPS
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706
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Introduction to Data Communications
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Introduction to basic concepts of data communications. Topics covered: Transmission Media, Multiplexing, Data Encoding, Circuit Switching, Packet Switching, Local Area Networks and ISO and IEEE Standards.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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CPS
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707
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Software Verification and Validation
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This course introduces the topics of verification and validation of computer software. Material covered may include statistical and functional approaches to testing, test data analysis, testability, static analysis techniques, dynamic analysis techniques, selected state-of-the-art results, and real-world applications.
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Lect: 4 hrs.
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CPS
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710
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Compilers and Interpreters
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Introduction to modern compiler design: theory, techniques, and tools. Students will develop an interpreter or compiler. Assembler and preprocessors will also be briefly discussed.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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CPS
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711
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Introduction to CAD/CAM
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In this course, students will be working with software produced by SDRC called "I-DEAS". Hardware platform is Sun Workstations running distributed UNIX. Topics include: distributed UNIX, windows system open-look, creating 3-D objects under I-DEAS, geometry interface module and fractals.
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Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs.
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CPS
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720
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Artificial Intelligence II
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The course focuses on autonomous software agents (softbots). Topics include agent classification, reactive agents, agent intelligence and autonomy, agent mobility, agent communication languages, and agent negotiation. Programming assignments are written in Java and use the Aglet API for mobile Web based agents. KQML and XML are also discussed.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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CPS
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721
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Artificial Intelligence I
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This course provides introduction to several important AI problems and techniques, including knowledge representation and reasoning, constraints satisfaction, search, natural language understanding, planning, uncertainty, belief networks, learning.
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Lect: 4 hrs.
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CPS
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730
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Web Technology and Performance Measurement
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This course focuses on understanding the core technologies underlying the World Wide Web, such as protocols (e.g., HTTP) , software components (i.e., client, server and proxy) and important web applications (e.g., web caching). Another part of this course is introduction to performance measurement and in particular Web Performance Measurement. The course consists of assignments and practical examples (based on Unix/Linux) which helps students to understand the principles of how distributed applications are built.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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CPS
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731
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Software Engineering I
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Essential methods for the Systematic approach to the development, operation, maintenance, and retirement of Software. Software Life Cycles, process modelling, configuration management, managing Software quality, requirements analysis, specification, verification and validation, Software design, implementation, testing and maintenance. Software Tools, CASE tools and documentation. (2 hr. Lab every other week)
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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CPS
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750
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Telecomm Networks: Wireless Systems
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The fundamental concepts of layered communications architecture are re-examined from the wireless data transmission point of view in order to understand the performance, behaviour and design of modern wireless technology. Emphasis is placed on radio and microwave transmission fundamentals, modulation systems, wireless error correction methods, spread spectrum transmission, code division multiple access, transmitters, receivers and antennas. Other topics involve signal analysis, digital signal processing (DSP), multipath fading, infrared systems, wireless networks and WLANs.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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CPS
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752
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Parallel Computer Systems
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The topics of this course centre around the concepts of parallel processors and supercomputers with emphasis on processor technology, performance, and software, parallel computer models, program flow control and scheduling, metrics and measures, scalability of parallel algorithms, memory hierarchy technology, pipeline design, multivector and SIMD organizations, scalability and multithreading, software and compliers, case studies of the CRAY Y-MP and CM-5 environments.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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CPS
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801
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Operating Systems
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This course covers the principal internal functions of operating systems with particular emphasis on UNIX/Linux and systems programming. Topics covered in this course are: OS structure, process management (including concurrency and synchronization), memory management, file systems, input-output and device management, and elements of distributed systems.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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CPS
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811
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Distributed Systems and Networks
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A continuation of CPS 706. This course deals with the concepts of internetworking as an extension of data communications. Topics will include routing and the TCP/IP suite of protocols. An introduction to X Windows programming allows students to investigate the aspects of distributed systems using Remote Procedure Calling, shared files and directories, NFS and NIS, the Internet, and other Distributed Computing Environments. Case studies will involve NFS, Amoeba, Mach and Grapevine. Concurrency aspects will be considered in the topics of collaborating servers and file replication.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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CPS
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812
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Advanced Compilers and Interpreters
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This course examines advanced aspects of compiling including run-time support, garbage collection code generation and type systems. Scanning and parsing will be neither covered nor required, but CPS 710 or readings in these areas is recommended.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: CPS 710
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Course Weight: 1.00
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CPS
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813
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Human Robot Interaction
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From the first time a human picked up a stick and attempted to knock down food from an unreachable branch we have attempted to use technology to extend our influence on the world. This course will examine physical robotic systems designed to extend human presence to remote locations. Topics may include Presence, Situational Awareness, Telerobotics and Agency. The course is designed to provide students with a practical introduction that will involve the design and construction of working robotic systems designed to interact with remote environments.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 2 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: CPS 607
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Course Weight: 1.00
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CPS
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815
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Analysis of Algorithms
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This course covers advanced methods of algorithmic design and analysis; data structures; amortization; persistence; composite data structures; dynamic trees; linear programming; network optimization; randomization; other selected topics.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: CPS 411
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Course Weight: 1.00
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CPS
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820
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Knowledge Based Systems
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A continuation of CPS 721. The focus is on production systems but other expert system types are also discussed. Uncertainty management is discussed with emphasis on Fuzzy Logic. Human factors are also considered with respect to knowledge acquisition, the meaning of expertise and the role of the knowledge engineer. The course uses Fuzzy CLIPS and JESS as its knowledge representation system. Familiarity with Java is recommended.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: CPS 721
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Course Weight: 1.00
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CPS
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831
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Software Engineering II
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This course is a continuation of CPS 731. Topics include: Formal specification, algebraic specification, model oriented Specification, Software reliability, fault-tolerance, Software tools, programming environments, Toolkits, Method based Environments. Software development work benches, Software reliability, Software metrics, software standards, complexity measures, Software quality assurance, automated programming, CASE Tools. (2 hr. Lab every other week).
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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| Prerequisite: CPS 731
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Course Weight: 1.00
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CPS
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832
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Mainframe Systems
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An overview course on mainframe hardware systems and the main operating systems running on these machines. Emphasis is on the internal system software structure of these highly complex systems, and how the hardware supports this. The course provides a comprehensive coverage of the system at several levels. After completing this course the students will have had hands-on experience in running programs and manipulating datasets on a mainframe.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: CPS 310 and CPS 590
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Course Weight: 1.00
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CPS
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840
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Selected Topics in Computer Science
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An advanced level course taught by regular faculty members either singly, or in teams. Topics offered are determined by faculty expertise available. Registration may be limited to fourth-year students.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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CPS
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841
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Advanced Topics in Computer Science
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An in-depth analysis of recent developments and topics of current interest in Computer Science. Topics offered are determined by faculty expertise available. Registration may be limited to 4th year students.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Departmental consent required
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Course Weight: 1.00
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CPS
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842
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Information Retrieval and Web Search
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This course discusses basic information retrieval models, evaluation methods, state of art of search engines and new trends in web search. Topics covered include basic IR models, indexing, query operation, evaluation, categorization and clustering, web search, link analysis, web crawling, web mining, etc. After completing this course, students will have acquired the core techniques in building text retrieval systems, hands-on experience in building the core parts of a web-based search engine, and knowledge of IR applications on the world wide web.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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| Prerequisites: CPS 311 and CPS 305
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Course Weight: 1.00
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Billing Units: 1
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CPS
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843
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Digital Image Computing
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Computational and mathematical methods for processing, analyzing and manipulating digital images. Topics include: fundamentals of computer images, basic image processing, image transforms, edges and their detection, image segmentation, warping, morphing, and registration, image matching and feature extraction, image measurements, colour models. Example applications, such as medical image processing, the use of computer images in the entertainment field, and robot computer vision, will be used to support the lecture material.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: CPS 209 and MTH 108 and MTH 310
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Course Weight: 1.00
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Billing Units: 1
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This course introduces the basic data mining concepts, methods, implementations, as well as applications in different areas, especially on the world wide web. Topics covered include the basic data mining techniques, data preprocessing, association rule mining, classification, clustering, web mining, and data mining application (e.g. in web personalization, recommender system, security). At the end of this course, students should be able to implement and use some of important data mining algorithms in practical applications.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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| Prerequisites: CPS 311 and MTH 304
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Course Weight: 1.00
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CPS
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845
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Extreme Programming and Agile Processes
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This course presents the main principles of Extreme Programming (XP) development, including: development methodology; rules and practices; application domains; public resources, such as forums, literature, and supportive tools. Other agile methods are covered as appropriate.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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Topics include: Lexical analysis, deterministic and non-deterministic finite automata; hardware implementation of DFAs; Context-free grammars; parsing techniques; syntax directed translation, code generation; compiler generators.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 2 hrs.
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Departmental consent required
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Course Weight: 1.00
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Billing Units: 1
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CPS
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888
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Software Engineering
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Topics include: Issues in software engineering; software specification; system modelling; requirements specification; validation and prototyping; formal specification; object-oriented design; function-oriented design; user-interface design; CASE; quality assurance.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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Departmental consent required
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Course Weight: 1.00
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Billing Units: 1
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