2008-2009 CS and CIS Courses
- 2008-2009 Descriptions of Computer Science (CS) Courses
- 2008-2010 Descriptions of Computer Information Systems (CIS) Courses
2008-2009 Computer Science (CS) Course Descriptions
CS 106 Introduction to Programming and Computer Science 3 hrs.
Problem solving, algorithm development, and implementation using modern structured programming language. Software design methodologies. Introduction to Bradley University computer science software development environment. Programming language features: primitive and structured data types, data description, data and sequence control mechanisms, subprograms. In-depth introduction to computer science. Prerequisite: MTH 109 or MTH 112 or equivalent.
CS 121 Introduction to Data Structures 3 hrs.
Continuation of CS 106: introduction to file processing, searching, sorting, and simple data structures. Emphasis on using software methodologies for large programs. Data abstraction, validation, verification, and analysis of programs. Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in CS 106 or equivalent.
CS 206 Assembler Language I 3 hrs.
Computer organization and assembler language programming. Prerequisite: CS 106.
CS 216 Introduction to Programming Languages 3 hrs.
Formal languages, BNF, and compiling. Unusual languages such as LISP, SNOBOL, and APL. Conventional languages such as FORTRAN, PL/I, and ADA. Prerequisites: CS 121, 206.
CS 302 Advanced Data Structures & Algorithms 3 hrs.
Extends coverage of CS 121 data structures. Applications include data structures for searching and sorting, memory management, graphs, and strings. Emphasis on understanding data abstraction and relationship to good programming practices in large programs. Implementation of data structures and evaluation of results. Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in CS 121. Co-requisite: CS 206.
CS 310 Information Structures & Management 3 hrs.
File organizations and access methods. Sort/merge operations; hashing schemes for storage and retrieval. Projects involve data validation; creation and updating of files; simulation and/or implementation of direct or indexed files. Prerequisite: CS 121.
CS 320 Symbolic Logic 3 hrs.
Logical systems; prepositional and predicate calculi. Truth tables, proofs, tautologies, principles of inference, Boolean algebra, DeMorgan’s Laws, quantifiers, representations, and set theory. Cross-listed as PHL 320. Prerequisite: MTH 120.
CS 343 Data Communications and Communication Networks 3 hrs.
Fundamentals of data communications: data transmission, data encoding, digital data communication techniques, data link control, and multiplexing. Introduction to switched and shared medium communication networks. Prerequisites: grade of C or better in both MTH 120 and CS 121.
CS 350 Computer Organization 3 hrs.
Transfer and coding of information. Basics of logic design. Structure, organization, and operational principles of modern computer systems. Case study of a simple mini/microcomputer. Prerequisite: CS 206.
CS 380 Foundations of Computer Science 3 hrs.
Fundamental concepts of computer science related to programming. Models of computable functions, undecidable problems, recursive functions. Automata, languages, grammars, parsing, parallel architectures, and algorithms. Prerequisites: CS 121; MTH 120.
CS 403 Systems Design and Analysis 3 hrs.
Methodology of building a complete computer based system. Case studies. Prerequisite: CS 310 or 302.
CS 405 Database Management Systems 3 hrs.
Relational, hierarchical, and network database models. Conceptual and physical schema. Data definition and data manipulation languages. Database administration, security, integrity, and backup recovery. Query optimization. Normal forms and database design. Latest developments in databases. Prerequisite: CS 310 or 302.
CS 406 Introduction to Software Engineering 3 hrs.
Product engineering and control activities. Software engineering; relationship to other disciplines. Phases of software products and products of software engineering. Prerequisite: CS 216 or 310.
CS 410 Directed Individual Studies 1-6 hrs.
Individual project developed under supervision of a CS faculty member. May be repeated under a different topic once. Maximum of three semester hours per semester. Prerequisite: consent of department.
CS 412 Topics in Computer Science 3 hrs.
Topics of special interest which may vary each time course is offered. Repeatable under a different topic for a maximum of six hours. Prerequisites: consent of instructor.
CS 490 Capstone Project I 3 hrs.
Applies the concepts and skills learned by undergraduate computer science majors at Bradley University. Students are required to work on a team on a significant software project. Prerequisites: CS 405, 406.
CS 491 Capstone Project II 1-3 hrs.
Applies the concepts and skills learned by undergraduate computer science majors at Bradley University. Students are required to work on a team on a significant software project. Prerequisites: CS 490.
CS 500 JAVA Programming and Web Design 3 hrs.
Introduction to JAVA programming and PERL. Internet and Web-based applications, design and building of multimedia systems, user interface design, Gateway Interface (CGI) scripting; VRML. Prerequisite: CS 121 or equivalent.
CS 502 Advanced Programming 3 hrs.
Introduces the fundamental concepts of programming from an object-oriented perspective with emphasis on advanced programming skills and good software development principles in a closed laboratory setting. Covers topics including object-oriented paradigm, design and programming, fundamental data structures and computing algorithms, and software development principles Prerequisites: consent of graduate program coordinator; at least two semesters of programming experience.
CS 503 Programming Methodology 3 hrs.
Predicate calculus, Dijkstra’s methodology of algorithm development. Algorithm development. Algorithmic language characteristics; syntax, semantics. Postconditions and preconditions. Verification of postcondition states satisfied by algorithmic programs executed from preconditions. Problems. Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in both MTH 120 and CS 121.
CS 505 Advanced Topics in Databases 3 hrs.
Current trends in information technology. Hypertext, navigation, intelligent navigation with expert systems and neural nets, multimedia, text management and retrieval, deductive and object-oriented databases, distributed databases, the integrated intelligent database. Prerequisite: CS 405 or equivalent.
CS 510 Numerical Methods I 3 hrs.
Introduction to numerical and computational aspects of various mathematical topics: finite precision, solutions to nonlinear equations, and interpolation, approximation, linear systems of equations, and integration. Cross listed as MTH 510. Prerequisites: CS 106; MTH 207 and 223.
CS 511 Numerical Methods II 3 hrs.
Continuation of CS/MTH 510: further techniques of integration, ordinary differential equations, numerical linear algebra, nonlinear systems of equations, boundary value problems, and optimization. Cross listed as MTH 511. Prerequisites: MTH 224 or 345; CS/MTH 510.
CS 514 Algorithms 3 hrs.
Design and analysis of algorithms. Dynamic structures maintenance and hashing. Searching, sorting, and traversal. Time and space requirements; simplification; computational complexity; proof theory and testing; NP-hard and NP-complete problems. Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in CS 302; one semester of statistics.
CS 516 Programming Languages 3 hrs.
Design concepts of high-level languages. Description languages; grammars and syntax; expressions and data structures;
selection and control structures; constructs for input and output; subprograms and parameter communications. Prerequisite: CS 302 or 310.
CS 518 Programming Language Translation 3 hrs.
Overview of programming language translation with emphasis on modern compiler construction. Lexical analysis, parsing, syntax and semantic analysis, code generation, garbage collection, and optimization. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in CS 302. Co-requisite: CS 516 or CS 216.
CS 519 Introduction to Operating Systems 3 hrs.
Design principles of software for operation of computers. Storage, processor, device, and file management as an integrated system; input/output control. Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in CS 302.
CS 521 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3 hrs.
Basic concepts and techniques of artificial intelligence: philosophical considerations, examples, pattern recognition, search strategies, game playing, knowledge representation, logic and resolution, planning, vision, natural language processing, programming in LISP. Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in CS 302.
CS 522 Neural Networks, Knowledge-based
Systems, and Applications 3 hrs.
Theorem proving, logic programming, expert systems, uncertainty, fuzzy logic, machine learning, neural networks, programming in PROLOG. Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in CS 302; one course in statistics.
CS 530 Client-Server Computing with JAVA 3 hrs.
Continuation of CS 500. JAVA programming in client-server environment. JAVA distributed computing and distributed object computing protocols. Internet and object Web computing in JAVA. JAVA Enterprise computing technologies. Prerequisite: CS 500 or equivalent.
CS 535 Introduction to Computer Graphics 3 hrs.
Mathematics and algorithms of computer graphics. Device differences, lines, arcs, curves, transformations, input and output primitives. Data structures for geometric entities. Prerequisites: MTH 207, 223; CS 302.
CS 550 Advanced Computer Architecture 3 hrs.
Fundamental computer sub-systems: central processing unit; memory systems; control and input/output units. General purpose computing systems design. Examples from existing typical computers. Prerequisite: CS 350.
2009-2010 Computer Information Systems (CIS) Course Descriptions
CIS 102 Introduction to Computer Information Systems with BASIC 3 hrs.
Fundamental concepts of computer programming and design of algorithms. Problem solving using BASIC. Introduction to flow chart language and use of software packages. Functional limitations and capacities of computers.
CIS 203 Data Processing with COBOL 3 hrs.
Solution of data processing problems using COBOL. Introduction to file handling and use of computers in a business environment. Prerequisites: Previous high school or college programming courses.
CIS 215 Introduction to Scripting Languages 3 hrs.
A non-technical introduction to the use of scripting languages in a web-based environment. An overview of current scripting languages such as Javascript, VBScript, and PERL. Cross-listed as MM 215. Prerequisites: one semester of programming, or MM 213 and MM 365, or equivalent.
CIS 230 Introduction to Computer Forensics 3 hrs.
Provides an overview of computer forensics, investigation techniques, and relevant laws. Covers computer operating system architectures and disk structures and their relevance to computer forensics. Cross listed as ACJ 230. Prerequisite: previous computer class or consent of instructor.
CIS 330 Advanced Computer Forensics 3 hrs.
Provides students an extensive look at computer forensics and formal techniques used in computer forensics in a lab environment. Formal techniques for conducting a computer forensics investigation including record-keeping are covered. Students will conduct computer forensic exams and participate
in practical computer forensic examination exercises. Cross listed as ACJ 330. Prerequisites: CIS 230 or ACJ 230.
CIS 275 Business Applications with Visual Basic 3 hrs.
Object-oriented business application development using Visual Basic. Emphasis on object classes, events and properties, data structures, controls, and objects. Dual listed as BMA 275. Prerequisites: CIS 102, BMA 272, or consent of instructor.
CIS 300 Computers and Society 3 hrs. (Gen. Ed. TS)
History of computers; their use, limitations, and impact on society; Internet and the World Wide Web; creation of Web content. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
CIS 377 Advanced COBOL Systems & Environments 3 hrs.
Design and implementation of production-oriented COBOL system projects. Environments for development and implementation of COBOL systems in both batch and interactive modes. JCL for resource management, file processing, and multi-key file processing. Comparison and portability issues in different COBOL system environments. Prerequisite: CIS 203.
CIS 571 Computer Law 3 hrs.
Ethical considerations of computer scientists and computer related security and privacy issues; copyright, patent, trademark, and trade secret issues, deceptive trade practices, computer crime, contract issues, venture capitalists, tax issues, computer torts, constitutional issues, and international trade considerations. Prerequisite: one semester of programming.
CIS 572 Computing Services Management 3 hrs.
Management of computer resources; planning for computing services; operational considerations; evaluation of service. Prerequisite: CS 310 or equivalent.
CIS 588 Introduction to Expert Systems 3 hrs.
Knowledge-based systems design and implementation; expert systems shells and programming environments; validation and implementation of expert systems; case studies/laboratories. Cross-listed as IE 588. Prerequisites: two semesters of computer programming and one semester of statistics, or consent of instructor.