19 courses with the subject COSC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
General Electives for MATH.BS 28 3xx/4xx Electives 16 Total Credits 122 BS in Mathematics Secondary Teacher Licensure Track
This course explores computer science from its historical foundations to the most cutting edge developments in the multifaceted discipline with an emphasis on helping the computer science student know and match their interests and skills with the career opportunities in computer science and related disciplines. Credits 2
A second semester study of computing principles. Abstract data types, object-oriented programming concepts, and introductory topics of graphical-user interfaces, unit testing, and file structures. Students hone their problem solving skills through a variety of programming assignments. Prerequisite(s): COSC 160 or consent of instructor. As needed. Credits 3
COSC Electives (9 credits) 9 Total Credits 18
The application of object-oriented analysis and design methods to develop commercial software. Emphasis is placed on software process maturity, software development life cycles, software documentation, and team projects. Prerequisite(s):
An introduction to the principles and concepts of operating systems to include process management, memory management, and storage management. Emphasis is placed on learning the principles and then applying them in various systems programming exercises. Pre- or Co-requisite(s): COSC 244. As needed. Credits 3
The analysis, design, and implementation of popular algorithm methods. Topics include specific algorithms for searching, sorting, set operations, and graph-related operations. Emphasis on empirical and theoretical measures of the space and time efficiency. This course is the Junior Writing Requirement course. Prerequisite(s): COSC 244. As needed. Credits 3
This course is the Junior Writing Requirement course. Prerequisite(s): COSC 244. Credits 0
A survey of language classes, such as imperative, functional, logic, concurrent and object- oriented paradigms, as well as their run-time structures. The student will gain experience writing programs in a variety of languages and develop an appreciation of the strengths and weaknesses of each language. Includes historical precedents and current trends in design and philosophy of languages. Formal approaches to defining the syntax and semantics are used to describe the fundamental concepts underlying programming languages. Prerequisite(s): COSC 244. As needed. Credits 3 413 LMU Undergraduate Catalog
An introduction to the principles and concepts of network-based communication between software processes. This includes the organization of WANs and LANs, the function of gateways and routers, and the use of protocols at the application, transport, and network layers. Emphasis is placed on the TCP/IP protocol suite. Exercises focus on studying network traffic and developing TCP- and UDP-based client/server programs. Pre- or Co-requisite(s): COSC 244. As needed. Credits 3
A study of data modeling, relational databases, normalizing techniques, query languages, managerial aspects of database administration, and trends in database administration. Programming is done in a 4GL language. Prerequisite(s): COSC 244. As needed. Credits 3
An introduction to the field of artificial intelligence studying basic techniques such as heuristic search, deduction, learning, problem solving, knowledge representation, uncertainty reasoning, and symbolic programming languages such as LISP. Application areas may include intelligent agents, data mining, natural language, machine vision, planning, and expert systems. Prerequisite(s): COSC 244. As needed. Credits 3
An introduction to network security emphasizing authentication applications, electronic mail security, IP security, web security, network management security, and firewalls. Students are exposed to the tools and techniques used by malicious network attackers for reconnaissance, scanning, gaining and maintaining access, and covering their tracks. Prerequisite(s):
Application of software project management, requirements analysis, design, implementation, and testing to the development of large software systems. Emphasis is on software process improvement, requirements management, software testing techniques, quality assurance, configuration management, risk management, and group projects. Prerequisite(s): COSC 344. As needed. Credits 3
A study of language design and translation, including: various types of compilers; LL and LR parsing; support mechanisms for access and storage of translation data; scoping concerns; and lifetime, visibility, and overloading mechanisms. All if this is done within the context of the program translation stages. Prerequisite(s): COSC 340 and COSC 344. As needed. Credits 3
A study of the computational and linguistic theory on which the field of computer science is based. Topics include finite state automata, context-free grammars, push-down automata, Turing machines, undecidability, computability, and complexity theory. This course is the Senior Writing Requirement course. Prerequisite(s): COSC 348 and MATH 220 or consent of instructor. As needed. Credits 3
This course is the Senior Writing Requirement course. Prerequisite(s): COSC 348 and MATH 220 or consent of instructor. Credits 0
A study of design alternatives in computer architecture. Topics include machine organization, memory subsystem organization, interfacing concepts, issues that arise in managing communication with the processor, and alternative computer architectures. Assembly language is studied and used to implement a variety of small programs. Prerequisite(s): COSC 244 and PHYS 350 with lab. As needed. Credits 3 414 LMU Undergraduate Catalog
Collateral requirements include: MATH 150 (applied to General Education Section VI Mathematics), 220, 250, 260 and 270; CHEM 111 with lab, PHYS 211, 212 and 350 with labs.
Source: Lincoln Memorial University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
