100's 200's 300's 400's 500's 600's CS150   CS160 CS162   CS163 CS180   CS230   CS231 CS233   CS235 CS237   CS238 CS251   CS253 CS260   CS261 CS263   CS280 CS290   CS307   CS309 CS330   CS331 CS333   CS337 CS338   CS339 CS340   CS343 CS350   CS353 CS361   CS365 CS367   CS368 CS371   CS380 CS399   CS437   CS443 CS450   CS451 CS452   CS457 CS458   CS459 CS460   CS461 CS463   CS465 CS467   CS480 CS490   CS499 CS500   CS611   CS612 CS613   CS621 CS622   CS623 CS635   CS641 CS642   CS643 CS654   CS656 CS658   CS661 CS665   CS671 CS672   CS673 CS674   CS675 CS676   CS677 CS678   CS679 CS680   CS685 CS690   CS691 CS692   CS693 CS695   CS699 CS150 Introduction to Computing Basic principles of computing, including study of the major components of a computer system. Introduction to software packages such as word processors, spreadsheets, databases, and languages. Three credits. Class Coordinator: Mr. David K. Lange Taught this Fall by: Dr. Rajeev Agrawal Mr. Brad Brege Mr. Phillip Carino Mr. Rob Gallini Mr. Rodd Lowell Dr. Samah Mansour Mr. Daniel Michalski Dr. Svetoslav Pavlov Ms. Teresa Peterman Ms. Ana Posada Dr. John Reynolds Top CS160 Programming with Visual Basic Emphasis on problem solving, algorithms, structure, style, and object-oriented/event-driven programming. Includes subroutines, loops, arrays, debugging files, graphics, and graphical user interface. Fulfills Mathematical Sciences Foundation. Prerequisite: MTH 110. Three credits. Class Coordinator: Mr. Joe Hornik Taught this Fall by: Mr. Joe Hornik Dr. Larry Kotman Mr. William Miller Ms. Teresa Peterman Top CS162 Computer Science I Introduction to programming and computer science through lab and lecture. Simple and structured data types and program control structures. Problem analysis, algorithm design, and computer implementation using a high-level language. Prerequisite: MTH 110. Four credits. Class Coordinator: Dr. Jerry Scripps Taught this Fall by: Dr. Roger Ferguson Dr. Larry Kotman Dr. Hugh McGuire Dr. Jagadeesh Nandigam Dr. Jerry Scripps Top CS163 Computer Science II Programming methodology, design and analysis of algorithms, and an introduction to data structures and an introduction to the CIS computing facilities. Examples from a wide range of computing applications will be discussed. Prerequisite: CS 162. Four credits. Class Coordinator: Dr. Roger Ferguson Taught this Fall by: Dr. Rajeev Agrawal Dr. Zachary Kurmas Top CS180 Special Topics Readings, lectures, discussions, or labs (or any combination) in specific computer science topics at an introductory or elementary level. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. One to four credits. Top CS230 Hardware and Software Principles of computer hardware and software will be presented with the theoretical underpinnings, installation, and configuration. This course provides the hardware/software technology background to enable systems development personnel to understand trade-offs in computer architecture for effective use in a business environment including system architecture for networked systems and operating systems. Prerequisite: CS 150. Three credits. Top CS231 Problem Solving Using Spreadsheets An introduction to Excel® spreadsheets and its use as a tool in problem solving and applications. Prerequisites: MTH 110 or MTH 115 or MTH 122 or MTH 201. Three credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. Samah Mansour Mr. John Meyers Top CS233 Concepts of Database Systems Introduces key concepts of relational database management systems (DBMS) and database design. Provides hands-on experiences in data modeling, database implementation, and the design of graphical user interfaces (GUI) suitable for querying and managing the database. Prerequisite: CS 150, 160, or 162. Three credits. Taught this Fall by: Ms. Ana Posada Top CS235 Expert Systems Study of the technology of expert systems. Knowledge representation and reasoning. The knowledge base. The inference engine. The user interface. Development and integration of expert systems. Future of expert systems. Prerequisite: CS 150, 160, or 162. Three credits. Top CS237 Introduction to Network Management An introduction to data communications and networking on personal computers. Topics will include: communications basics, data and facsimile modems, communications software packages, online information services, computer conferencing, bulletin board services, local area networks, and requirements analysis. Laboratory projects will be use to complement the lectures. Prerequisite: CS 150 Three credits. Top CS238 Internet Media and Programming Study of the technology of Internet media, including graphics, video, audio, XML, and other emerging Internet technologies. Examines advanced features of the hardware and software requirements of those media. Also covers the implementation of those technologies through web interface development. Prerequisite: CS 160 or 162. Three credits. Taught this Fall by: Mr. David K. Lange Top CS251 Computer Organization Overview of a computer's organization. Methods of data representation. Organization of an assembly language program. Instruction set: data movement, arithmetic, comparing and branching, and bit manipulation. Procedure calling sequences. Implementation of high-level language constructs. Interrupt processing. Prerequisite: CS 162. Three credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. Larry Kotman Top CS253 COBOL Introduction to the COBOL language; file management techniques; mid-range computer processing; program design, testing and implementation methodology with emphasis on structured programming. Topics include validation, reporting, file updating; tables; character manipulation; SORT and COPY statements; the Report Writer feature. Prerequisite: CS 162. Four credits. Taught this Fall by: Mr. Joe Hornik Top CS260 Application Development in Visual Basic Builds on a student's knowledge of programming to explore applications designed for PC's and networks. Emphasis is placed on GUI development and accessing data in a legacy environment. Numerous programming assignments give experience using Visual Basic in a programming environment, designing interactive forms and using objects and controls to write applications. Prerequisite: CS 162. Four credits. Taught this Fall by: Ms. Teresa Peterman Top CS261 Structured Programs in C An introduction to structured and modular software problem solving using C. Numerous programming assignments develop the practical skills necessary to ensure students are capable of writing, testing, debugging, and validating programs. Basic concepts in numerical methods techniques are introduced through assigned programming problems. Prerequisite: MTH 201. May be taken concurrently. Three credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. Roger Ferguson Top CS263 Data Structures and Algorithms Advanced data structures, including lists, trees, sets and graphs. Analysis of algorithms. Emphasis on abstract data types, their representations, and role as models in the development of computer algorithms. Prerequisites: Pre-CS, Pre-IS, CIS major, CIS minor or EGR major standing. Three credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. Christian Trefftz Top CS280 Special Topics Readings, lectures, discussions, or labs (or any combination) in specific computer science topics. Permission of instructor required. One to three credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. John Reynolds Top CS290 CIS Internship Preparation An overview of the information technology profession and preparation for the School of computing and Information Systems internship experience. This course must be completed two semesters prior to CS 490 internship. Prerequisite: CS or INF major standing. One credit. Top CS307 Computer Science Teacher Assisting Seminar Strategies for teaching computer science in junior and senior high school. Coordinated and taken concurrently with ED 331. Prerequisites: CS 163 and PSY 301. Three credits. Top CS309 Teaching Computer Science Emphasis on the use of the computer as an educational tool, including hardware and software selection, CAI, CMI, review of LOGO and BASIC. Discussion of social and personal issues, including legal, ethical, and economic concerns. Prerequisite: CS 163 and ED 205. Three credits. Top CS330 Systems Analysis and Design Examines the system development and modification process. Emphasizes factors for effective communication with users and interpersonal skill development. Structured and object-oriented analysis and design, use of modeling (CASE) tools, methodological life cycle and project management standards. Prerequisites: CS 162, MGT 268. Three credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. Gerald DeHondt II Top CS331 Advanced Spreadsheet Development A high-level spreadsheet course for users of current versions of spreadsheet programs, who will be expected to create multi-sheet and multi-file professional spreadsheet applications. Students completing this course will be prepared to serve as in-house consultants on spreadsheet applications. Prerequisites: CS 231 and either CS 160 or 162. Three credits. Top CS333 Database Management and Implementation Covers information systems design and implementation within a database management system environment. Students will design and construct a physical system using database management system software to implement the logical design. Examination of the system development and modification process. Emphasis on factors for effective communication with users and interpersonal skill development. Prerequisites: CS 162 or 160, MGT 268. Three credits Taught this Fall by: Ms. Ana Posada Top CS337 Network Systems Management Provides Information Systems students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage the sophisticated Local Area Networks available today. It approaches the subjects of network design, installation, and management from the corporate view of networking. Prerequisite: CS 162. Three credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. Mostafa El-Said Top CS338 Wide Area Network Engineering Course covers the technologies, equipment and protocols of the Internet. Lectures cover the design principles of WAN transport and routing protocols, Internet addresses, subnetting, and the Internet Protocol/Transmission Control Protocol. A set of laboratory experiments will provide hands-on experience with engineering a wide-area network and extensive work with routing equipment. Prerequisites: CS 237, or 337, or 457 and CIS major standing. Three Credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. Mostafa El-Said Top CS339 IT Project Management A structured approach to project management including: project specifications, requirements gathering, systems analysis, project budgeting, technical writing and project implementation. Semester-long projects are developed using a programming language, a spreadsheet application, or a database management system. Prerequisites: CS 231 and 233. Three credits. Top CS340 Health Care Information Systems Introduces principles of health care information systems. Course is taught so that individuals with various backgrounds can become familiar with computer applications in medicine and the fundamentals of medical decision making, artificial intelligence, and information retrieval. A major project serves to integrate components from the health and computer sciences. Prerequisite: CS 233, 237, and HPR 340. Four credits. Top CS343 Structure of Programming Languages Language definition structure. Data types and structures. Control structures and data flow. Lexical analysis and parsing. Interpretive languages. Run time considerations. Survey of programming languages. Prerequisite: CIS major standing. Three credits. Top CS350 Introduction to Software Engineering Systems development life cycle from project request through project implementation and evaluation. Systems analysis and design concepts, tools and techniques are emphasized. Traditional and structured approaches. Project management. Prerequisite: CIS major or minor standing, or pre-CIS or EGR major standing. Three credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. Jagadeesh Nandigam Top CS353 Database The study and application of established sound principles in the modeling, design, implementation, and manipulation of databases using industrial-strength Database Management Systems (DBMS). Key features and services offered by a typical DBMS are also introduced. Prerequisite: CS 163. Three credits Taught this Fall by: Dr. Jamal Alsabbagh Top CS361 System Programming The C programming language is taught in the context of the UNIX operating system. Coverage: functions, variable scope, control structures, pointers, arrays, program organization, structures, standard C library, memory allocation, signals, interprocess communication, and UNIX system calls. UNIX utilities and software development tools are used throughout the course. Prerequisite: CS 163 and CIS major or minor standing, or EGR major standing. Three credits. Top CS365 Artificial Intelligence Introduction to the concepts of artificial intelligence using the LISP programming language. Knowledge representation and problem solving applied to expert systems, natural language understanding, machine learning, and vision. Prerequisites: CIS major standing. Three credits. Top CS367 Computer Graphics Principles of computer graphics. I/0 devices. Basic graphic primitives and attributes. Transformations: translation, scaling, and rotation. World and screen coordinates, windows and viewports, clipping. Circle drawing. Graphics and text modes. Raster graphics. Filling algorithms. 3-D graphics. Hidden line/surface elimination. Prerequisites: CS 263, and CIS major standing. Three credits. Top CS368 Usability Design & Evaluation The usability engineering design cycle. Discount usability evaluation techniques. Graphical user interface development. Technical communication skills. Prerequisites: CIS major standing. Three credits Taught this Fall by: Dr. Yonglei Tao Top CS371 Web Application Programming The tools and techniques for developing dynamic web applications. Topics include scripting languages, markup languages, database connectivity, web standards, and security issues. Prerequisites: CS 163; CS 333 or CS 353. Three Credits. Top CS380 Special Topics Readings, lectures, discussions, or labs (or any combination) in specific computer science topics. Prerequisites: CIS major Standing; permission of the instructor. One to four credits. Taught this Fall by: Mr. Joe Hornik Top CS399 Independent Readings Hours, credit, topics, and time to be arranged with individual staff members with approval of the department. One to four credits Top CS437 Distributed Computing Foundations of distributed computing: modern operating systems and computer networks. Comparative discussions of commercially important OSs. Network programming paradigms, network applications, and client/server development. Laboratory exercises in network and client/server programming. Prerequisites: CS 333, 337, and CIS major standing. Four credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. Jonathan Engelsma Top CS443 Software Development Tools Advanced on-line programming, incorporating: contemporary multi-platform computing technologies, application development environments, multi- and/or cross- platform database applications, and application data integration. The course may utilize one or more representative application development environments. Prerequisites: CS 253, 260, 330, 333, and CIS major standing. Three credits. Top CS450 IS Project Management This course covers factors necessary for successful management of information systems development or enhancement projects. Both technical and behavioral aspects of project management are applied within the context of an information systems development project. Prerequisites: CS 330, 333, and CIS major standing. Three credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. Gerald DeHondt II Top CS451 Computer Architecture Boolean algebra, combinatorial circuits and sequential circuits. Survey of computer architecture. Organization of a RISC microprocessor: instruction set, CPU, memory hierarchy, I/0, bus and interrupts. Advanced computer architecture: pipelining, super-scalar, multiprocessors and multi-computers, software and performance issues. Prerequisite: CS 251 or EGR 326 and CIS or EGR major standing. Four credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. Zachary Kurmas Top CS452 Operating Systems Concepts Fundamental operating systems concepts: processes, and threads, CPU scheduling, coordination and synchronization, deadlock, memory management, input/output devices, file systems, distributed systems, protection and security. Case studies and lab exercises using modern operating systems. Prerequisite: CS 251 and (CS 343 or CS361) or EGR 326, and CIS major or minor standing, or EGR major standing. Four credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. Greg Wolffe Top CS457 Data Communications An introduction to data communications techniques, particularly as applied to computer networks. Physical media and devices, data link and network protocols, and other data communication topics will be studied. Prerequisite: CS 251 or EGR 326, CIS major or minor standing, or EGR major standing. Four credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. Christian Trefftz Top CS458 System Security Learn the tools needed to protect computer systems from both inside attacks and network based attacks. Theory and applications of various techniques will be explored. Prerequisites: CS 337 or 457 and CIS major standing. Three credits Taught this Fall by: Mr. Carl Strebel Top CS459 Embedded Computer Systems Software design issues and methodologies for real-time, embedded computer systems development. Reliability and fault-tolerance, scheduling, synchronization, concurrency, and data communications in real-time embedded systems. Real-time operating systems, embedded systems and distributed computing. Programming in a high-level, real-time language. Prerequisites: EGR 326, CS 350, 452, and 457. Three credits. Top CS460 Management of Information Systems This course integrates the information needs of the organization with the technology of information systems. Administration and policy are applied to specific areas of information systems management. Prerequisites:CS 330, MGT 331,and CIS major standing. Three credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. George Nezlek Top CS461 Compiler Design and Construction Basics of compiler construction. Topics include lexical analysis, grammar for programming languages, parsing algorithms, symbol table construction and management, code generation and optimization. A term project consists of writing a compiler for a specified language. Prerequisites: CS 251, 263, and CIS major standing. Three credits. Top CS463 Information Systems Project Formal evaluation of a software/hardware package or of a proposed or existing system, or the analysis, design, and implementation of an application system. Formal reports and presentations required. Prerequisites: CS 450, and CIS major standing. Three credits. Taught this Fall by: Mr. David K. Lange Top CS465 Automata and Theory of Computation Introduction to basic mathematical models of computation and the finite representation of infinite objects. Finite automata, regular languages, non-determinism, pushdown automata, context-free languages, Turing machines and variants, halting problem, time complexity of algorithms, and NP-complete problems. Prerequisites: MTH 325, CS 162, and CIS major standing. Three credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. Hugh McGuire Top CS467 Computer Science Project Individual or group projects using the department's laboratory facilities. Prerequisites: CS 350, and either 452 or 457, and CIS major standing. Three credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. D. Robert Adams Top CS480 Special Topics Readings, lectures, discussions, or labs (or any combination) in specific computer science topics. Prerequisites dependent upon topic selected. Permission of the instructor required. One to four credits. Top CS490 Internship Internship in a computing situation with individual faculty supervision to allow students to apply academic knowledge to actual and professional experience. A minimum of 16 hours of actual fieldwork per week under the supervision of a work supervisor is required. Graded credit/no credit. Prerequisites: CS 290; Junior status, permission of Internship coordinator. 2.0 overall GPA, 2.0 GPA in major. See departmental application form for further information. 2 - 5 credit. Taught this Fall by: Mr. Joe Hornik Top CS499 Independent Study and Research Hours, credit, topics, and time to be arranged with individual staff members with approval of the department. One to four credits. Top CS500 Fundamentals of Computer Science Focuses on the advanced programming concepts, common data structures, and basic models that students of Computer Science and Information Systems need to know. Elements of discrete mathematics are integrated through lectures and programming projects. Prerequisites: CS 163 or knowledge of a high-level programming language. Three credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. Yonglei Tao Top CS611 Introduction to Software Engineering Examination of traditional and alternative software development life cycles and their associated systems analysis techniques. Models for data, process, and control are related both to information required by various life cycle models and to the development of traditional and object-oriented software. Prerequisite: Admission to CIS Program or permission of instructor. Three credits. Top CS612 Requirements Specification Both the process and the product aspects of requirements specification are examined; the concepts are applicable to systems and to software. The advantages and limitations of several requirements specification techniques are presented. Three credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. Paul Jorgensen Top CS613 Software Testing Discussion of the major techniques of software testing: software technical reviews, software testing techniques, proofs of correctness, and simulation/prototyping. Concludes with guidelines on organizational implications of software verification and validation activities. Three credits. Top CS621 Object-Oriented Programming An introduction to object-oriented programming. Constructs and programming techniques that are essential for performing successful object-oriented design and implementation are covered. Prerequisite: Admission to CIS Program or permission of instructor. Three credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. Jagadeesh Nandigam Top CS622 Software Design Methodologies Focuses on concepts, notations, and guiding principles for object- oriented design. Other design methods (such as structured design and data-oriented design) are discussed and compared to object-oriented design. Prerequisite: CS 621. Three credits. Top CS623 Graphical User Interface Design Topics include basic concepts, models, and methods in graphical user interface (GUI) design, as well as underlying software architectures. In addition, students will gain practical experience with a typical GUI building tool. Prerequisite: CS 621. Three credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. Yonglei Tao Top CS635 Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining A survey of computational methods for knowledge discovery in bioinformatics and medicine. Topics covered are Dynamic Programming (sequence alignment, BLAST search engine), Hidden Markov Models (phylogenetic trees, structure prediction), clustering and discriminations models for micro-array analysis (Gene Expression Data), selected data mining software, and working with biological databases. Prerequisite: CS 500 or equivalent. Three credits. Top CS641 Management of Software Development Models and techniques for the major phases of software development, with emphasis on requirements specification, design, testing, and software maintenance. Description of the roles of project management, quality assurance, and configuration management. Prerequisite: Admission to CIS Program or permission of instructor. Three credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. George Nezlek Top CS642 Software Project Management Planning, organizing, staffing, controlling, and directing software projects. Major emphasis on project planning, techniques for monitoring and controlling projects, quantitative methods and tools, and leadership issues in project management. A term project that involves the development of a project plan for a non-trivial software project will be required. Prerequisite: CS 641. Three credits. Top CS643 Information Systems Policy Operational, strategic, and tactical facets of the planning cycle. Hardware and software considerations, system migration, capacity and contingency planning, project selection and prioritization. Role of contract programmers and consultants as supplement to regular staff. Comparison of systems developed in-house with packages available for purchase. Prerequisite: CS 642. Three credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. Gerald DeHondt II Top CS654 Computer Networking Fundamental data communications and computer networking concepts; communications model, signals, digital transmission systems, packet switching, multiplexing, data link protocols, Internet-working. Projects build around TCP/IP protocol suite and Internet application protocols. Introduction to client/server programming and sockets API. Prerequisite: Admission to CIS Program or permission of instructor. Three credits. Top CS656 Distributed Systems Fundamental principles of distributed systems: systems and software architectures, virtualization, code migration, threading, RPC, message-oriented middleware, multicast, distributed naming systems, DHTs, clock synchronization, logical clocks, consistency and replication, overview of distributed web technologies, fault tolerance and security considerations. Exposure to current research topics in distributed systems, and hands-on experience building distributed systems. Prerequisite: CS 654 Three credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. Jonathan Engelsma Top CS658 Web Architectures Current and emerging web-based technologies, protocols, system architectures, development frameworks, and languages. Prerequisite: CS 654. Three credits. Top CS661 Introduction to Medical & BioInformatics A survey of fundamental concepts of medical and bioinformatics methods and techniques involved in the integration of computer systems in medical centers and life science industries. Introduction to biomedical information systems; data representation, modeling, management and mining; systems evaluation; project management practices for biomedical decision making. Legal and ethical considerations. Three credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. Guenter Tusch Top CS665 Clinical Information Systems Historical development of clinical information systems, including hospital information systems and community health information systems. Topics covered include: clinical information systems and medical informatics, components of clinical information systems, examples of clinical information systems. Prerequisite: CS 661. Three credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. Guenter Tusch Top CS671 Information Visualization Concepts of information visualization, principles in vision and perception, algorithms for building information spaces, and principles of user interface design. Case studies demonstrate information visualization used to solve specific retrieval and decision problems for biological data. Evolution of visual user interfaces and visualization tools, visual information retrieval and knowledge representation. Prerequisite: CS 500 or equivalent. Three credits. Top CS672 Computer Systems Architecture Provides a general understanding of computer architecture and the logical organization of modern digital computers. CPU organization and input/output subsystem organizations are emphasized. The relationship between the computer architecture and the operating system is studied. Prerequisite: CS 500. Three credits. Top CS673 Principles of Database Design Techniques and tools used in the design of applications that utilize database management systems. Detailed treatment of conceptual modeling, logical and physical design, and query languages. Services provided by database management systems to the level of detail needed by application designers. Introduces students to the scope of the database field. Prerequisites: Admission to CIS Program or permission of instructor. Three credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. Jamal Alsabbagh Top CS674 Modeling and Decision Systems Introduction to modeling, model types, and methods. A simulation language is studied and a programming project is assigned that requires this language for a discrete system simulation. Prerequisite: CS 500. Three credits. Top CS675 Compiler Construction A study of language translation and interpretation. Existing tools such as lexical analyzer generators and parser generators to facilitate compilation are introduced. A substantial programming project is required that consists of writing a small compiler. Prerequisite: Admission to CIS program or permission of school. Three credits. Top CS676 Database Management Systems This course provides an in-depth study of the concepts and techniques used in implementing typical relational database engines. It also covers how the concepts are extended to address the challenges posed by post-relational, distributed, and parallel databases. Prerequisite: CS 673. Three credits. Top CS677 High-Performance Computing Introduction to parallel and high-performance computing. Coverage includes modern scalable parallel and distributed architectures, design and analysis of algorithms, communication and synchronization issues, software development environments, and performance evaluation. Case studies include applications in bioinformatics, evolutionary computing, data mining of biological and clinical databases, and knowledge-based systems. Prerequisite: CS 500 or equivalent. Three credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. Greg Wolffe Top CS678 Machine Learning Broad introduction to machine learning computer programs that improve their performance with experience. Topics include: decision trees, neural networks, statistical methods, genetic algorithms, Bayesian learning methods, explanation-based goal regression, reinforcement learning, and learning frameworks. Includes an applied machine learning component that provides exposure to established algorithms and machine learning programs. Prereqisite: CS 500 or equivalent. Three credits. Top CS679 Advances in Database Management Systems This course exposes students to the latest trends in database management systems. Specific contents and level of emphasis of each topic will be determined by trends in the field and by the interests and expertise of faculty and students. Prerequisites: CS 676 Three credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. Jamal Alsabbagh Top CS680 Seminar in Computer Information Systems Discussion of current advances in computer information systems theory, methodologies, and support systems. Three credits. Top CS685 Computing Practicum Field-based experience designed to provide professional experience for graduate students (especially full-time international students). Each practicum must be will approval by the Graduate Program Chair, or the Directory of the School of Computing and Information Systems. One Credit Top CS690 Master's Thesis Research Faculty-supervised study and research on a suitable topic in Computer Information Systems. Prerequisite: Consent of Thesis Advisor. Three credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. Jamal Alsabbagh Top CS691 Medical and BioInformatics Capstone An integrative capstone that synthesizes topics covered in Medical/BioInformatics. Promotes advanced writing and broad perspectives of issues in contemporary information systems. Students will demonstrate ability to integrate concepts to a practical situation by leading discussions and presenting a paper on a current topic. Prerequisite: Completion of directed courses in Medical and BioInformatics. Three credits Taught this Fall by: Dr. David Elrod Top CS692 Master's Capstone An integrative capstone course that promotes synthesis of topics in at least two content areas. Seminar for students having completed all courses in two content areas. Students will demonstrate ability to apply concepts to a practical situation by leading a critical discussion and presenting a paper on a current topic. Prerequisites: Completion of two content areas. Three credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. Christian Trefftz Top CS693 Master's Project Individual student project involving the development or evaluation of a complex software, information, or database system. Prerequisites: Completion of two content areas. Three credits. Taught this Fall by: Dr. Jamal Alsabbagh Top CS695 Master's Thesis Continuation of faculty-supervised study and research on topic identified in CS 690. Prerequisite: Consent of Thesis Committee. Three credits. Top CS699 Directed Readings in Computer Science Independent supervised reading on selected topics in computer information systems or software engineering. Credits and topics must be prearranged with a faculty member and approved by the department. Prerequisite: CS 500. One to three credits. Top