XII. Course Descriptions
Computing and Information Science
School of Computer Science
Note: Credit may be obtained for 1 of CIS*1000 or CIS*1200. Students who major or minor in Computing and Information Science may not receive credit for the following courses unless
taken to satisfy the requirements of another program: MATH*1050.
| CIS*1000 Introduction to Computer Applications S,F,W (3-2) [0.50] |
| This course provides a survey of computer systems and software, including an introduction to computer programming, data organization
and the social impact of computing. The course contains an emphasis on application packages for personal and business use.
Not recommended for students with previous computer science background. Cannot be taken for credit by students taking a major
or minor in Computing and Information Science.
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| Offering(s): |
Also offered through Distance Education format. |
| Restriction(s): |
CIS*1200, Not available to students registered in B.A.Sc. Program (Applied Human Nutrition major)
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| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*1200 Introduction to Computing F,W (3-2) [0.50] |
| This course covers an introduction to computer hardware and software, data organization, problem-solving and programming.
The course includes exposure to application packages for personal and business use. For students who wish a balance between
programming and the use of software packages. Cannot be taken for credit by students taking a major or minor in Computing
and Information Science.
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| Offering(s): |
Also offered through Distance Education format. |
| Restriction(s): |
CIS*1000 |
| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*1250 Software Design I F (3-2) [0.50] |
| This is an introductory course which involves a general overview of design and problem solving as it is practiced in different
disciplines. The course will include an examination of the qualities of software as the end product of the design process.
It will include a study of the pervasiveness of software, and the platform specific considerations. The course has an applied
focus and will involve software design and development experiences in teams, a literacy component, and the use of software
development tools.
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| Restriction(s): |
Restricted to students in BCOMP:CS and BCOMP:CS:C with 2.50 or fewer credits and to students in BCOMP:SENG and BCOMP:SENG:C |
| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*1500 Introduction to Programming F,W (3-2) [0.50] |
| Introductory problem-solving, programming and data organization techniques required for applications using a general purpose
programming language. Topics include control structures, data representation and manipulation, program logic, development
and testing. For students who require a good understanding of programming or are planning on taking additional specialist
Computing and Information Science courses. This is the entry point to all CIS programs.
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| Offering(s): |
Also offered through Distance Education format. |
| Restriction(s): |
CIS*1650 |
| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*1910 Discrete Structures in Computing I W (3-2) [0.50] |
| This course is an introduction to discrete structures and formal methodologies used in computer science, including Boolean,
algebra, propositional logic, predicate logic, proof techniques, set theory, equivalence relations, order relations, and functions.
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| Restriction(s): |
CIS*1900 |
| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*2030 Structure and Application of Microcomputers F (3-3) [0.50] |
| This course examines the components of a computer system, including memories, CPU, buses, and input/output subsystems and
interface hardware. Programming of these systems is studied, including instruction sets, addressing modes, assembly/machine
language programming, development of algorithms for data acquisition, display, and process control.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
(CIS*1900 or CIS*1910), (CIS*2500 or CIS*2650)
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| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*2050 Computers and Society S (3-0) [0.50] |
| Students in this course will investigate and study the social impacts of computing technology. The course will provide a brief
introduction to ethics and the history of computing and the Internet. Additional content will focus on areas in which computers
and information technology are having an impact on individuals and society including privacy, safety, freedom of speech, intellectual
property, work, distribution of wealth, and the environment. This course is intended for students in any discipline.
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| Offering(s): |
Offered through Distance Education format only. |
| Restriction(s): |
CIS*3000 This course may not be taken for credit by students in the Software Engineering Major.
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| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*2130 Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science S (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course provides a foundation in finite mathematics which is required for further computer science courses. Topics which
will be studied include abstract representation of structures and algorithms, graph theory, logic, and set theory.
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| Restriction(s): |
Entry into the Pathways program for the Computer Science major in the BCOMP program. |
| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*2170 User Interface Design W (3-2) [0.75] |
| This course is a practical introduction to the area of user interface construction. Topics include user interface components
and their application, best practices for user interface design, approaches to prototyping, and techniques for assessing interface
suitability.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*1200 or CIS*1500 |
| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*2250 Software Design II W (3-2) [0.50] |
| This course focuses on the process of software design. Best practices for code development and review will be the examined.
The software development process and tools to support this will be studied along with methods for project management. The
course has an applied focus and will involve software design and development experiences in teams, a literacy component, and
the use of software development tools.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*1250, CIS*1500 |
| Restriction(s): |
Restricted to Software Engineering majors. |
| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*2430 Object Oriented Programming F (3-2) [0.50] |
| This course introduces the Object Oriented (OO) approach to programming and algorithm design. Topics will include the creation
and use of objects from class libraries, user defined objects, inheritance, modularity, generic code, components, collections
and containers, and an introduction to OO design methodologies.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*2500 |
| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*2460 Modelling of Computer Systems F (3-2) [0.50] |
| This course examines discrete simulation based on event queues and random number generation. Methods for generating input
data, measuring and evaluating results using standard statistical tests are studied. Topics covered will include model calibration
and validation, and algebraic, probabilistic and simple queuing models of software and hardware operation.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*2500 |
| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*2500 Intermediate Programming W (3-2) [0.50] |
| How to interpret a program specification and implement it as reliable code. Experience with pointers, complex data types,
and important algorithms. Intermediate tools and techniques in problem-solving, programming and program testing.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*1500 |
| Equate(s): |
CIS*2650 |
| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*2520 Data Structures S,F (3-2) [0.50] |
| This course is a study of basic data structures, such as lists, stacks, queues, trees, and tables. Topics which will be examined
include abstract data types, sequential and linked representations, and an introduction to algorithm analysis; various traversal,
search, insertion, removal, and sorting algorithms.
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| Offering(s): |
Also offered through Distance Education format. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*2500, (CIS*1910 or ENGG*1500)
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| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*2750 Software Systems Development and Integration W (3-2) [0.75] |
| Techniques and tools used in the development of large software systems. Methods for organizing and constructing modular systems,
manipulating files, an introduction to interface design, and use of databases. Software tools for managing projects, database
connectivity, configuration management, and system application programmer interfaces.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*2430, CIS*2520 |
| Restriction(s): |
CIS*2450 |
| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*3000 Social Implications of Computing F (4-0) [0.50] |
| This course focuses on social, ethical, legal and managerial issues in the application of computer science to the information
technology industry. Through seminars and case studies, human issues confronting Computer Science professionals will be addressed.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
2.00 credits in CIS courses |
| Restriction(s): |
CIS*2050 Cannot be taken for credit by students in B.Comp. Software Engineering.
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| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*3090 Parallel Programming F (3-1) [0.50] |
| This course examines the current techniques for design and development of parallel programs targeted for platforms ranging
from multicore computers to high-performance clusters, with and without shared memory. It includes theoretical models for,
and hardware effects on, parallel computation, the definitions of speedup, scalability, and data- versus task-parallel approaches.
The course will also examine strategies for achieving speedup based on controlling granularity, resource contention, idle
time, threading overhead, work allocation, and data localization.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
(CIS*2030 or ENGG*3640), CIS*3110 |
| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*3110 Operating Systems I W (3-1) [0.50] |
| Operating Systems in theory and practice. Components in a system: scheduling and resource allocation; process management,
multi-programming, multi-tasking; I/O control and file systems; mechanisms for client-server computing. Examples from contemporary
operating systems.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
(CIS*2500 or CIS*2650). Recommended (CIS*2030 or ENGG*2410).
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| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*3120 Digital Systems I W (3-2) [0.50] |
| This course examines Boolean algebra, minimization of Boolean expressions, design of combinational and sequential logic circuits,
memory design, control, ALU, bus design, microprogramming and CPU design.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*2030 |
| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*3190 Software for Legacy Systems W (0-0) [0.50] |
| This course is an introduction to legacy software systems used in business, manufacturing, and engineering. Topics include
COBOL programming, mainframe systems, and integration of legacy systems with contemporary computing systems.
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| Offering(s): |
Offered through Distance Education format only. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*2500 or work experience in a related field.
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| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*3210 Computer Networks F (3-1) [0.50] |
| This course covers the high-level (protocol) oriented aspects of computer networks, specifically: application, session, transport
and network layers. It includes the internet, socket-level programming, multimedia and quality of service issues. The hardware
aspects (switches, LANs, modems, transmission paths) are covered at only a functional level.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*3110 |
| Restriction(s): |
CIS*4200 |
| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*3250 Software Design III F (3-3) [0.50] |
| This course will examine the historical development of design methodologies and working with legacy systems. It will include
an examination of programming paradigms and trends in software design from the past and present. The course has an applied
focus and will involve software design and development experiences in teams, a literacy component, and the use of software
development tools.
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| Offering(s): |
First offering - Fall 2011 |
| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*2250, CIS*2500 |
| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*3260 Software Design IV F (3-3) [0.50] |
| This course is a study of software architectures and system design methodologies. This will include advanced techniques for
project management and experience evaluating software tools. The course has an applied focus and will involve software design
and development experiences in teams, a literacy component, and the use of software development tools.
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| Offering(s): |
First offering - Fall 2012 |
| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*2430, CIS*2750, CIS*3250 |
| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*3530 Data Base Systems and Concepts F (3-1) [0.50] |
| This course is a study of data organization and data management principles with the perspective of analyzing applications
suitable for implementation using a DBMS. This will include an analysis of several data base models, query specification methods,
and query processing techniques. Overview of several related issues including concurrency control, security, integrity and
recovery. Students will demonstrate concepts through project assignments.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*2520 |
| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*3700 Introduction to Intelligent Systems W (3-1) [0.50] |
| This course covers the core topics of Artificial Intelligence, namely: agents and environment, search, knowledge representation,
reasoning, and learning. The last three topics are covered using logic as the common formalism for coherence. The course introduces
a broad range of basic concepts, terminology, and applications, in addition to providing some specific, widely applicable
methodologies.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
(CIS*3750 or CIS*3760), (CIS*2460 or STAT*2040)
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| Restriction(s): |
CIS*4750 CIS*4760 |
| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*3750 System Analysis and Design in Applications F (3-2) [0.75] |
| An introduction to the issues and techniques encountered in the design and construction of software systems. The theory and
models of software evolution. Topics include requirements and specifications, prototyping, design principles, object-oriented
analysis and design, standards, integration, risk analysis, testing and debugging.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*2750 |
| Restriction(s): |
CIS*3430 |
| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*3760 Software Engineering W (3-2) [0.75] |
| This course is an examination of the software engineering process, the production of reliable systems and techniques for the
design and development of complex software. Topics include object-oriented analysis, design and modeling, software architectures,
software reviews, software quality, software engineering, ethics, maintenance and formal specifications.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*2750, (CIS*3110 recommended)
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| Restriction(s): |
CIS*3200 |
| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*4050 Digital Systems II F (3-1) [0.50] |
| This course examines central processor architectures, control and microprogramming, memory systems, special architectures,
underlying support for special architectures, architectures suitable for very large scale integration.
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| Offering(s): |
Offered in even-numbered years. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*3110, CIS*3120 |
| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*4110 Computer Security W (3-1) [0.50] |
| This course is a practical survey of the principles and practice of information security. Topics include but are not limited
to encryption (symmetric and public key cryptography, key exchange, authentication), security issues and threats (eavesdropping,
impersonation,denial of service, viruses, worms, access violations, PKI), system and network security, intrusion detection,
access control (DAC, MAC, RBAC), database security, the common criteria, and threat risk management.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*3110 |
| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*4150 Software Reliability and Testing F (2-2) [0.50] |
| This course serves as an introduction to systematic methods of testing and verification, covering a range of static and dynamic
techniques and their use within the software development process. Concepts such as defining necessary reliability, developing
operational profiles, techniques to improve and predict software reliability, preparing and executing tests, black box testing,
white box testing, unit testing, system testing, and integration testing will be explained.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*3750 or CIS*3760 |
| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*4210 Telecommunications W (3-1) [0.50] |
| This course covers the low-level and the hardware-oriented aspects of computer communications, specifically the physical,
link, and network layers. It includes basic telecommunication technology, local area networks, low level protocols, switching
technologies, wireless and mobile networking, data and stream compression, and error coding.
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| Offering(s): |
Offered in odd-numbered years. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*3750 or CIS*3760 |
| Restriction(s): |
CIS*4200 |
| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*4250 Software Design V F (0-6) [0.50] |
| This is a capstone course which applies the knowledge gained from the previous Software Design courses to a large team project.
The course has an applied focus and will involve software design and development experiences in teams, a literacy component,
and the use of software development tools.
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| Offering(s): |
First offering - Fall 2013 |
| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*2750, CIS*3260, CIS*3750 |
| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*4300 Human Computer Interaction F (2-2) [0.50] |
| This course examines the methods for user interface software design, including interface representations and testing. Topics
which will be studied include the evaluation and design of sample application systems, impacts of computer-based information
systems on individuals and organizations, implementation and testing tools, and planning of learning stages and design of
assistance subsystems.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*3110, (CIS*3750 or CIS*3760)
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| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*4410 Trends in Distributed Systems W (3-1) [0.50] |
| This course examines the technical issues surrounding modern and future distributed commercial enterprises. Special attention
is given to new communication modes, high volume, data-intensive systems, distributed transactions and security mechanisms.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*3210, (CIS*3750 or CIS*3760)
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| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*4430 Information Organization and Retrieval W (3-1) [0.50] |
| This course studies advanced techniques for information management. This includes the analysis of advanced indexing structures,
information retrieval, feedback strategies, text searchings, automatic indexing, database query optimization and system support,
web based retrieval.
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| Offering(s): |
Offered in even-numbered years. And may be offered in odd-numbered years. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*3110, CIS*3530, (CIS*3750 or CIS*3760)
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| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*4450 Special Topics in Information Science U (3-1) [0.50] |
| A variety of advanced topics mainly from areas within general information processing. Subject areas discussed in any particular
semester will depend on the interests of the students and the instructor. Students should check with the School of Computer
Science to determine what topic will be offered during specific semesters and which prerequisites, if any, are appropriate.
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| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*4500 Special Topics in Computing Science U (3-1) [0.50] |
| A variety of advanced topics within Computing Science. Subject areas discussed in any particular semester will depend upon
the interests of both the students and the instructor. Students should check with the School of Computer Science to determine
what topic will be offered during specific semesters and which prerequisites, if any, are appropriate.
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| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*4650 Compilers W (3-1) [0.50] |
| This course is a detailed study of the compilation process. Topics include interpreters, overall design implementation of
a compiler, techniques for parsing, building and manipulating intermediate representations of a program, implementation of
important features, code generation and optimization.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*2030, CIS*3110, CIS*3150 |
| Restriction(s): |
CIS*3650 |
| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*4720 Image Processing and Vision W (3-1) [0.50] |
| This course is an introduction to the process of image processing. Emphasis is placed on topics such as image enhancement,
segmentation morphological analysis, texture analysis, visualization and image transformations. Applications of image processing
in medicine, forensics, food and security are surveyed.
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| Offering(s): |
Offered in odd-numbered years. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
(CIS*2450 or CIS*2750), CIS*3110, (CIS*2460 or STAT*2040), (CIS*3700 recommended)
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| Restriction(s): |
CIS*4760 |
| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*4800 Computer Graphics W (3-1) [0.50] |
| This course is an introduction to computer graphics. Topics include graphics programming concepts, geometrical transformations,
viewing 3-D projections, raster graphics, sculptured surfaces, visible surface determination, image processing and other special
topics. Practical issues will be covered by assignment using currently available graphics equipment.
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| Offering(s): |
Offered in even-numbered years. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*3110, (CIS*3750 or CIS*3760)
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| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*4820 Game Programming W (3-1) [0.50] |
| This course will focus on the components found in modern 3-D game engines. It will emphasize the algorithms and data structures
required to create real-time computer graphics, sound and network communications.
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| Offering(s): |
Offered in odd-numbered years. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*3110, (CIS*3430 or CIS*3750)
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| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*4900 Computer Science Project S,F,W (0-6) [0.50] |
| Planning, developing and writing a research proposal under individual faculty supervision. The course, in continuation with
CIS*4910 provides senior undergraduates an opportunity to pursue an independent course of study. The topic selected will be determined
by agreement between the student and the faculty member with expertise in the area.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
7.00 credits in CIS |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
| CIS*4910 Computer Science Thesis S,F,W (0-6) [0.50] |
| This course is a continuation of CIS*4900. The student will conduct and write an undergraduate thesis under the individual supervision of a faculty member. In addition
the student is required to present his/her work in a seminar and also participate in the critical analysis and review of the
work of other students taking this course.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*4900 |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
School of Computer Science |
