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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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CPS
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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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This course is an introduction to computer science, computers and programming for science students. Topics covered include: algorithmic thinking, computational approaches to solving problems, programming fundamentals such as elementary data structures, arrays, and basic constructs provided by high-level programming languages: sequencing, selection, iteration, and functions. Additional topics may include: numerical computation, GUI interface, and case studies of scientific computing. This course uses MATLAB as its programming language.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 2 hrs.
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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 structure, algorithm development, and Object Oriented design principles.
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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: 2 hrs.
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CPS
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305
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Data Structures and Algorithms
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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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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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CPS
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412
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Social Issues, Ethics and Professionalism
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This course will cover some of fundamental social, legal, and ethical issues inherent in the discipline of computing. Topics include social context, analytical tools, professional ethics, intellectual property, privacy and civil liberties, professional communication and sustainability.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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CPS
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420
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Discrete Structures
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Introduction to discrete structures and probability as they apply to design and analysis. Review of proof techniques: induction and recursion. Graphs and trees, and their applications in computing. Finite automata and computability. Counting: arithmetic and geometric progressions, permutations and combinations, modular arithmetic. Probability.
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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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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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513
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Introduction to Multimedia Computation
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Introduction to computing and programming for non-computer science majors. This course introduces the student to computers and the mind set of computing how to solve problems by developing algorithms and writing programs. The programming language is Python, and the problems are taken from the domain of multimedia (manipulation of images and sounds).
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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CPS
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530
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Web Systems Development
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This course presents the concepts and applications of the technologies to design and develop creative and successful web services. It covers design fundamentals and also programming languages for both server-side and client-side environments. Responsive design, search engine optimization and monetization strategies are also introduced.
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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, interrupts, 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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603
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Foundations of Semantic Technologies
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This course provides introduction to semantic technologies, including W3C recommended languages for developing ontologies. First, basics of formal logic are reviewed. Second, XML, RDF and RDF Schema are discussed. Third, description logics are introduced. Fourth, syntax and semantics of OWL2 are discussed, including distinction between fragments of OWL2. Fifth, basics of rule interchange languages RIF are introduced. Additional topics can be discussed if time permits.
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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 305 and CPS 420) 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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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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History and examples of computer crime. Security policies and mechanisms. Access control models. Implementation and usability issues. Physical security. Authentication technologies. Operating system security. Encryption algorithms and protocols. External and internal firewalls. Software flaws and malware. Ethical issues in computer security. 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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650
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Computational Thinking in Our World
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This course will discuss why computers and computation are ubiquitous in our world and the implications of that ubiquity, including security, gaming, military, GPS, social-networks, stock-trading, voting, and beyond. Students will learn how these systems work at an appropriate level of detail. To give a deeper understanding of these topics a significant component of the course will be student programming labs to explore simple versions of these systems. No previous programming experience will be required.
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UL
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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CPS
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706
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Computer Networks I
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Internet, the network edge, the network core, delay, loss and throughput, protocol layers. Application Layer: principles of network applications, web. Transport Layer -UDP, connection oriented transport TCP, TCP congestion control. Network layer -The internet protocol (IP): Forwarding and addressing in the Internet. Routing algorithms. The link layer and local area networks.
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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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713
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Applied Cryptography
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The notion of secure communication. Classical cryp¬tography. Pseudo-random number generation. The Data Encryption Standard and Advanced Encryption Standard. Cryptographically secure hash functions. Public key crypto system. Digital signature schemes. E-commerce and digital cash. Secret sharing schemes. Authentication applications. Electronic mail security. IP and Web security.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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CPS
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714
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Software Project Management
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Introduction to issues involved in managing large, complex software projects. Introduction to industry-standard project management techniques and tools needed to use them, as well as their application to software projects.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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CPS
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716
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Computer Networks II
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Advanced Internet routing algorithms (inter-AS routing, broadcast and multicast routing, switch design). Advanced data link layer topics (virtual local area networks, multi-protocol label switching). Multimedia Networking (streaming, real-time transport protocols, content distribution networks, scheduling and policing algorithms, providing quality of service). Wireless/Mobile Networks, (cellular networks, WiFi, mobility management, routing in MANET). Network Management. Special topics in networking.
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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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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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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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GPA Weight: 1.00
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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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GPA 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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GPA Weight: 1.00
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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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GPA Weight: 1.00
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CPS
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822
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Artificial Intelligence II
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The course will focus on the theory and implementation of discreet dynamical systems considered from the perspective of artificial intelligence. Modern logical representations of actions and their effects will be discussed in detail. The emphasis will be on the compromises required to ensure computational tractability of reasoning about effects of actions. The course will show how these research issues are relevant to artificial intelligence and to applications beyond the traditional area of artificial intelligence. Topics may include: logical foundations, reasoning about direct and indirect effects of actions, deductive planning, time and concurrency, causality, stochastic actions, modular representations.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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GPA 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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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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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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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./Lab: 1 hr.
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Departmental consent required
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GPA 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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CPS
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843
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Introduction to Computer Vision
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This course describes foundational concepts of computer vision. In particular, the course covers the image formation process, image representation, feature extraction, model fitting, motion analysis, 3D parameter estimation and applications.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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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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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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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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GPA Weight: 1.00
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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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