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Department of Computer Science and Mathematics
classification, clustering, and association rules
(spatial, temporal, and multimedia mining; web
models), techniques and algorithms for mining
the web based on its structure, content, and
usage, and the scalable and distributed data
mining algorithms.
CSC725 System Simulation [3-0, 3 cr.]
This course covers the model construction
and simulation applied to problems taken
from such diverse fields as economics,
social science, communication networks and
computer systems. It includes programming
in simulation languages such as SIMSCRIPT,
SIMULA or GPSS. Students will be able to
analyze a problem, and determine whether
simulation techniques could be used to solve it.
Students are also required to develop a viable
model of the system program, and to execute a
computer simulation of the model, and finally
analyze the results of the simulation.
CSC726 Compilers [3-0, 3 cr.]
This course covers the design and
implementation of compilers for high-level
languages. Topics include lexical and syntactic
analysis, parsing techniques, top-down
and bottom-up recognizers for context-free
grammars, LR(k) parsers, error recovery,
semantic analysis, storage allocation for
block structured languages, symbol table
management, optimization, code generation,
run time system design, and the implementation
issues related to programming language design.
A programming project is required.
CSC731 High Performance Computer
Architecture [3-0, 3 cr.]
This course covers the concepts and examples
of advanced computer systems, especially
scalable parallel computers. Topics include
memory-system design, advanced processor
design techniques, pipelined, vector, sharedmemory,
and distributed-memory computer
systems, parallel algorithms, and software
and architectural issues for efficient parallel
processing.
CSC732 ULSI Testing [3-0, 3 cr.]
This course covers the problems of testing of
Ultra Large Scale Integrated Circuits (ULSI),
the design of circuits for testability, the
design of built-in self-testing circuits, and the
use of the IEEE Boundary Scan Standards.
Topics include an introduction to the testing
process, fault modeling and detection, logic
and fault simulation, testability measures,
test generation for combinational circuits,
test generation for sequential circuits, design
for testability, built-in self-test, delay testing,
current testing, ATPG-based logic synthesis,
system test and core-based design, and testing
a system-on-a-chip.
CSC733 Embedded Systems [3-0, 3 cr.]
This course introduces methodologies for
the systematic design of embedded systems
including processors, DSP, memory, and
software. Topics include hardware and software
aspects of embedded processor architectures,
along with operating system fundamentals,
system specification, architecture modeling,
component partitioning, estimation metrics,
hardware and software co-design and
diagnostics, system interfacing basics,
communication strategies, sensors and
actuators, and mobile and wireless technology.
Projects use pre-designed hardware and
software components. The course covers
design case studies in wireless, multimedia,
and/or networking domains.
CSC734 Advanced Computer Networks
[3-0, 3 cr.]
The course covers the principles, design,
implementation, and performance, of computer
networks. Topics include Internet protocols, local
area networks, advanced routing algorithms,
TCP, performance analysis, congestion control,
voice and video over IP, switching and routing,
mobile IP, peer-to-peer overlay networks, network
security, Simple Network Management Protocol,
and other current research topics. The course
entails programming assignments on protocol
implementation, analysis, measurement, and
simulation.
CSC736 Networks Security [3-0, 3 cr.]
Network security is an important aspect of
security. Topics include static packet filter,
stateful firewall, proxy firewall, IDS, VPN Device,
DMZs and screened subnets, networks defense
components, internal network security, host
hardening, configuration management, audit,
human factors, and security policies. The
course also covers cryptographic protocols,
privacy and anonymity. The course entails
various case studies.
CSC 737: Pervasive Computing and Wireless
Networking [3-0, 3 cr.]
Covers the fundamental principles of pervasive
and mobile computing in addition to the
design of state-of-the-art wireless technologies
and wireless networking protocols. Topics
include pervasive and mobile computing
fundamentals and challenges; pervasive and
mobile computing services and application
areas; mobile device technologies; mobile
device platforms; mobile device application
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