COP-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

COP 2120 Programming Using COBOL . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
COBOL programming for business applications. Fundamentals of structured program design are emphasized as well as basic language syntax, programming techniques, professional standards and report generation.

COP 2253 Programming Using Java . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Introduction to computers and algorithms. Programming in a high level language. Topics include structured programming techniques, procedural & data abstraction, and an introduction to object-oriented programming. Students will learn the fundamentals of developing coherent, expressive programs in the object-oriented paradigm.

COP 3530 Data Structures and Algorithms . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Algorithm development using pseudo languages, basic program structures, program design techniques, storage and manipulation of basic data structures like arrays, stacks, queues, sorting and searching and string processing. Linked linear lists. Trees and multi-linked structures. Prerequisite: CIS 3020, COT 3100, MAC 2233, (for CIS majors) or MAC 2311 (for CS/CE/EE majors).

COP 3531 File Design and Analysis . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Issues surrounding the use of secondary storage devices. Topics include hardware, operating systems, data structures, databases, and compression as related to data storage and retrieval. Prerequisite: COP 3530.

COP 4020 Programming Languages . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
An introduction to programming language principles, including language constructs, design goals, run-time structures, implementation techniques, and exposure to a wide variety of programming paradigms. Prerequisite: CDA 3100 (CIS/CS majors) or EEL 3701C (CE/EE majors); COP 3530; COT 3100.

COP 4331 Object Oriented Programming . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Discusses fundamental conceptual models for programming languages and illustrates these with specific programming languages and application problems. Specific topics include class and object models, inheritance, and other relations among classes and objects, as well as both static and dynamic system models and implementations. Prerequisite: COP 3530.

COP 4600 Operating Systems . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
The design and implementation of various components of a modern operating system, including I/O programming, interrupt handling, process and resource management, computer networks and distributed systems. Prerequisite: COP 3530.

COP 4601 Software Systems . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Introduces students to the theory and practice of large-scale software development. Students will be exposed to principles that govern the development of a large software system and will apply these principles to the creation of a large software program. A modern software development environment will be used to further the goals. Prerequisite: COP 3530, COP 4600.

COP 4710 Database Systems . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Introduction to database systems and database management system architectures. Various database models are discussed with an emphasis on the relational model and relational database design. Case applications using fourth-generation languages, such as SQL, are included. A course in programming is required.

COP 5025 Advanced Programming Languages . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Theory and practice of programming language design. Topics include: advanced language constructs, parallel programming, and formal specification and implementation of programming languages, compiles construction tools. Students will design and implement a small programming language. Prerequisite: COP 4020 and COT 4420.

COP 5235 Ada Programming in Software Engineering . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
In depth examination of the Ada programming language and its effect on the concepts of software engineering. All features of the language are considered. Emphasis on the use of language features in a manner that produces code in conformance with modern software engineering practice. Prerequisite: COP 3530, COP 4020, and COP 4601.

COP 5625 Compiler Construction . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Review of programming language structures, translation, loading and storage allocation. Review of formal language theory; regular and context free languages and grammars, and parsing. Organization of a compiler, including compile and run-time symbol tables, lexical scan, syntax scan, object code generation, error diagnostics, object code optimization techniques and overall design. Types of parsers; recursive descent, shift-reduce, LL(1), operator precedence, LR(k). Use of high-level language to write a complete compiler.  Prerequisite: COP 4020 and COT 4420.

COP 5715 Advanced Database Systems . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Advanced topics in database management systems, implementation issues and programming application. Use of representative microcomputer and mainframe databases. The seminar approach will be used to encourage individual research on current issues.  Prerequisite: COP 4710.

COP 6611 Advanced Computer Operating Systems . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Examines issues and topics in distributed operating systems including, communication, distributed algorithms, transaction processing, security, and distributed file systems. Also covers operating system implementation including: IPC, process scheduling, device drivers, interrupt handling, system calls, file systems, and virtual memory. Prerequisite: COP 4600.

COP 6930 Advanced Topics on Computer Programming . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Selected topics in computer programming. Prerequisites will vary according to specific subject material to be covered.

COP 8980 Ed. D. Dissertation in Computer Science . . . . . . 1-18(VARIABLE)
Major independent research in Computer Science designed especially for candidates in the Ed. D. curriculum and instruction program with specialization in Computer Science. Dissertation will reflect, intensive research produced by the student and collaboratively developed with the student's graduate committee. Graded on satisfactory/ unsatisfactory basis only. Admission to candidacy, completion of all other doctoral program requirements and permission of instructor are required.