Computer Studies (COMPST)
Computer Studies Courses
3 cr. Graduate.
A survey of computer science fundamentals. Topics include data storage and manipulation, operating systems and networks, algorithms and data structures, programming languages, artificial intelligence, parallel computing, and computability.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
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3 cr. Graduate.
Programming in Python. Basic control structures including recursion. Basic and library data types. Problem solving with objects. Writing classes. Basic software development skills.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
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3 cr. Graduate.
Introduction to core topics of the software development life cycle including requirements analysis, object-oriented design, testing, maintenance and project management. Overview of ethical and social issues in computing.
Prerequisites: COMPSCI 701(P) or equivalent.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
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3 cr. Graduate.
Problem solving with object-oriented programming language. Topics include arrays, strings, classes, standard data structures, graphical user interfaces, exceptions, files, debugging, and configuration management.
Prerequisites: Previous programming experience such as COMPSCI 702(P), COMPSCI 240(P), or COMPSCI 250(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
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3 cr. Graduate.
Programming in a structured, high-level, object-oriented language. Implementation of data structures and algorithms and their application.
Prerequisites: COMPST 750(P); COMPSCI 251(R).
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
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1 cr. Graduate.
Supervised work experience in software with a minimum of 150 hours.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and written consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Repeatable to 3 cr max. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Prior consent of graduate program director required.
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3-9 cr. Graduate.
Discussion of special advanced topics in the study of computing. Retakable with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Prerequisites: grad st; add'l prereqs depending on topic.
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