Courses

TLEN-5490 (3) Network Programming

Exposes students to Unix/Linux systems and network programming with an emphasis on practical programming problems and experience. Covers the unique challenges of programming distributed systems including resolving synchronization, threads, pipes, sockets, and other constructs for building TCP/IP network servers and clients.

CVEN-5494 (3) Surface Water Quality Modeling

Examines the relationships among air, water, and landpollution, water quality, and beneficial uses. Using models, develops the ability to quantify and predict the impacts of pollutants in the aquatic environment, and to develop approaches to minimize unfavorablewater quality conditions. Prereq., instructor consent.

EMEN-5500 (3) Lean and Agile Management

Operations Management has evolved and broadened from a sole focus on the manufacturing of hardware to a more universal set of concepts, management methods, and practical tools spanning manufacturing, supply chains, product development, software development, project management, support services, and accounting. This new approach can best be described as lean and agile management. Credit not granted for this course and OPIM 6080. Non-EMP students require instructor permission. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students in Engineering Management Program (EMEN) only.

CSCI-5502 (3) Data Mining

Introduces basic data mining concepts and techniques for discovering interesting patterns hidden in large-scale data sets, focusing on issues relating to scalability and efficiency. Topics covered include data preprocessing, data warehouse, association, classification, clustering, and mining specific data types such as time-series, social networks, multimedia, and Web data. Prereq., CSCI 2270 or instructor consent. CSCI 4502 and 5502 are the same course. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

ECEN-5503 (3) Computer Systems Design and Architecture

Covers digital logic circuits, assembly language programming, and gate-level computer design and architecture. Also discusses computer arithmetic algorithms, I/O, peripheral device performance, networking, and the Internet. Limited to graduatestudents. For ECE/CS majors with nontraditional backgrounds.

ASEN-5506 (1-2) Bioastronautics Seminar

Focuses on current topics related to space habitat systems design and research aimed at understanding the effects of spaceflight on living organisms ranging from humans down to microbes. Literature analysis and scientific presentations are expected. Emphasis is on biophysical mechanisms, comprehensive models, and related technology development. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering graduate students or Aerospace Engineering Concurrent Degree majors only.

TLEN-5510 (3) Wireless and Cellular Communications

Presents in detail the technologies and architectures employed in cellular and other modern wireless systems and discusses regulatory and other industry issues. Major topics include radio technology, multiple access techniques, analog and digital cellular telephony, and personal communications systems. Prereq., TLEN 5310 or instructor consent. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 87-180 credits (Senior) or gaduate students in the College of Engineering or Leeds School of Business only.

CVEN-5511 (3) Introduction to Finite Element Analysis

Prereq., graduate standing. Same as Cven 4511. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

CVEN-5514 (3) Bioremediation

Advanced study on biological processes used to treat toxic organic and inorganic compounds contained in contaminated water, air, and soil; design and evaluation of in situ toxic compound biotransformation; fundaments of phytoremediation; critical reviews of current literature on bioremediation. Prereq., CVEN 4484 or 5484 or instructor consent. Recommended prereq., CVEN 5424.

ASEN-5519 (1-3) Selected Topics

Reflects upon specialized aspects of aerospace engineering sciences. Course content is indicated in the online Class Search. Prereq., varies. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering graduate students or Aerospace Engineering Concurrent Degree majors only.

TLEN-5520 (3) Wireless Local Area Networks

Examines small-scale wireless networks particularly personal and local area networks. Covers licensed and unlicensed spectrum, indoor and small-scale radio propagation, modulation techniques, network topologies, ad hoc and infrastructure networks, protocol design, TCP/IP-wireless interactions, and protocol standards. Prereq., TLEN 5330. Recommended prereq., TLEN 5430.

ECEN-5523 (3) Compiler Construction

Same as ECEN 4553 and CSCI 5525. Prerequisites: Restriced to any graduate students or Electrical/Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering Concurrent Degree majors only.

CVEN-5524 (3) Drinking Water Treatment

Provides advanced study on theory-of-treatment processes, including design and operation of municipal water supplies. Prereq., environmental engineering processes, graduate standing, or instructor consent required.

CSCI-5525 (3) Compiler Construction

Offers practical experience using state-of-the-art CAD tools on high-performance workstations. Provides skills needed to rapidly create little languages for specific problem domains and familiarizes students with automated software development. Prereqs., CSCI 2824 or ECEN 3703 and CSCI 2400 or ECEN 2120. Same as ECEN 5523 and CSCI 4555. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students or Computer Science Concurrent Degree majors only.

CVEN-5525 (3) Analysis of Framed Structures

Same as CVEN 4525. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

TLEN-5530 (3) Applied Network Security

Examines the critical aspects of network security. a technical discussion of threats, vulnerabilities, detection, and prevention is presented. Issues addressed are cryptography, firewalls, network protocols, intrusion detection, security architecture, security policy, forensic investigation, privacy, and the law. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

ECEN-5533 (3) Fundamental Concepts of Programming Languages

Considers concepts common to a variety of programming languages--how they are described (both formally and informally) and how they are implemented. Provides a firm basis for comprehending new languages and gives insight into the relationship between languages and machines. Prereq., CSCI 3155 or instructor consent. Same as CSCI 5535.

CVEN-5534 (3) Wastewater Treatment

Offers an advanced analysis of wastewater treatment systems; design and operation of treatment process reactors; factors affecting performance of facilities used for physical separation; and chemical and biological conversion of wastewater compounds, including nitrogen and phosphorus. Prereq., graduate standing or instructor consent. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

CSCI-5535 (3) Fundamental Concepts of Programming Languages

Considers concepts common to a variety of programming languages--how they are described (both formally and informally) and how they are implemented. Provides a firm basis for comprehending new languages and gives insight into the relationship between languages and machines. Prereq., CSCI 3155, or instructor consent. Same as ECEN 5533. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students or Computer Science Concurrent Degree majors only.

CVEN-5537 (3) Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering

Prereq., graduate standing. Same as CVEN 4537. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

CVEN-5540 (3) Exterior Lighting Systems

Engages students in exploring and solving lighting problems for exterior environments. Provides an understanding of the design criteria and lighting equipment used in three primary exterior applications: parking lots and roadways, floodlighting of buildings, and sports facilities. Prereq., AREN 3540. Recommended prereqs., AREN 3140 and 4550. Same as AREN 4540. Taught intermittently.

TLEN-5540 (3) Network Security Laboratory

Applies what students have learned in computer and network security foundations in a simulated network environment. Topics to be covered include: system hardening, firewalls, intrusion detection, vulnerability assessment, and investigation. Prereqs., TLEN 5530. Recommended prereq., operating system experience. Credit not granted for this course and CSCI 4133.

ECEN-5543 (3) Software Engineering of Standalone Programs

Applies engineering principles to phases of software product development, project planning, requirements definition, design, design patterns, validation, and maintenance. Emphasizes practical methods for communicating and verifying definitions and designs---prototyping, inspections, and modeling (primarily UML). Includes relation to embedded systems and object-oriented design. Prereqs., ECEN 1030/CSCI 1300, CSCI 2270, or instructor consent. Same as CSCI 5548. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

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