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USF 2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 153-157

Computer Science and Engineering

Course Descriptions - Faculty - Printable Degree Requirements

Undergraduate Degrees Offered:

Graduate Degrees Offered:

This department offers coursework and study in all areas fundamental to Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Information Systems. Topics dealt with are computer architecture and hardware design, software engineering, computer system organization, operating systems, algorithms and data structures, computer graphics, user interface, software testing, computer networks, database systems, robotics, theory of computation and artificial intelligence.

Our research areas of faculty concentration are 1) computer architecture and VLSI design/testing, 2) artificial intelligence and robotics, 3) graphics/image processing/computer vision, and 4) networks, 5) software testing.

Computing facilities available to students in the Department include several microprocessor and design laboratories for hardware-oriented studies, personal computer laboratories for general use in programming assignments, and networked SUN workstations for use by majors. The Department maintains a number of research laboratories equipped with special purpose hardware. In addition, the Department has access to College of Engineering SUN and PC workstations and SOLARIS servers.

Three undergraduate degree programs are offered within Computer Science and Engineering. These programs are Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Information Systems, which lead to the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, in Computer Science and in Information Systems respectively.

The Computer Engineering program emphasizes the application of engineering principles to the design of computer hardware and software. While all department programs provide coverage of both computer hardware and software, this program allocates additional time to issues of computer architecture and hardware design. Students in this program also acquire a broad background in engineering science through the study of the engineering core.

The Computer Science program focuses on the theory of computation and computer organization. Additional course work in programming languages, algorithms, software engineering, and a wide range of electives supplement the core coverage of hardware and software.

The Information Systems program combines a basic coverage of hardware and software with a core of business related courses and additional course work in areas such as networks and database. The emphasis in this program is on the application of computing.

Graduates from these programs follow fruitful careers developing either scientific or business applications of computers, as well as in the design of computer systems. They are often involved in the systems level definition of information processing complexes for both manufacturers of computers and for users. A wide and expanding variety of design and applications opportunities characterize this field. The rapid growth and continual change within this field makes it essential for students to acquire a broad foundation in applied mathematics and the physical sciences, and to develop communication skills and to become familiar with the domains of potential computer application in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Research and development opportunities as a computer scientist and engineer, often following graduate education, are present in the areas of computer architecture and VSLI design, artificial intelligence, software engineering, digital data communications, software testing, robotics, database, networks, user interface, fault-tolerant computing and testing, computer-graphics, image processing and computer vision, and simulation.

Mission Statement

In keeping with the mission of the College of Engineering, the Computer Science & Engineering Department strives for excellence in teaching, research, and public service.

Specifically the Department aspires to:

  1. Lead the advancement of computer science through internationally recognized research and graduate education, as well as technology transfer to regional industries;
  2. Prepare students for full and ethical participation in a diverse society and encourage lifelong learning;
  3. Educate undergraduates in the best practices of the field as well as integrate the latest research into the curriculum;
  4. Foster the development of problem solving and communication skills as an integral component of the profession;
  5. Provide quality learning experiences through small classes, active learning styles of teaching, and opportunities for meaningful interactions between students and faculty.

Objectives

The Computer Science & Engineering Department has established the following goals for graduates of our program:

  1. Our graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to allow immediate employment as computer science and engineering professionals or to secure admission to graduate programs.
  2. Our graduates will be prepared to function ethically and responsibly as full participants in our profession and our society.
  3. Our graduates will have a thorough knowledge of the basic principles and practices of computing grounded upon the solid foundation of the principles of mathematics and science.
  4. Our computer engineering graduates will have a thorough knowledge of the basic principles and practices of engineering based upon a solid foundation of mathematics and science and an ability to apply these principles in the computing domain.
  5. Using their knowledge of basic computing principles, our computer science graduates will have acquired a knowledge of major areas of application of those fundamentals.
  6. Our information systems graduates will combine a thorough knowledge of basic business principles with the core principles of computing to achieve an understanding of applications at the convergence of these domains.

Departmental Policies

In addition to the College’s graduation requirements, the department has the following policies:

  1. Mandatory academic advising of students for each term.
  2. Exit interviews as a graduation requirement.
  3. In addition to the College’s graduation requirements, the department has the policy of not accepting any D grade in department or College of Engineering courses.

Four-Year Curriculum in Computer Science

Prerequisites (State Mandated Common Prerequisites) for Students Transferring from a Florida Community College: If a student wishes to transfer without an A.A. degree and has fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit, the student must meet the university’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements.

Students should complete the following prerequisite courses listed below at the lower level prior to entering the University. If these courses are not taken at the community college, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Unless stated otherwise, a grade of “C” is the minimum acceptable grade.

Students qualify for direct entry to the department if they have completed the following courses at a Community College or University in the Florida State University System (SUS) and meet all other admissions requirements of the University and College.

Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education Requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university.

*Introductory Programming in Ada, C, C++, or PASCAL or equivalent language.

Natural Sciences:

**Two (2) science courses for science majors.

Please be aware of the immunization, foreign language, continuous enrollment policies of the university, and qualitative standards required.

Computer Science Admissions Requirements

All students must complete the equivalent of USF Composition I & II, Engineering Calculus I & II and calculus-based General Physics I & II (with labs) with an overall grade point average of 3.00 or higher in these courses (best attempt) to be admitted to the CS&E department. Continuation in the major requires successful completion of CDA 3103 and COP 3514 with the required GPA as stated in the Computer Science & Engineering prerequisite statement in the College of Engineering general section.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

The schedule that follows indicates how a diligent student who can devote full time to coursework can satisfy requirements in four academic years. Students without a solid foundation or those who cannot devote full time to academics should plan a slower pace. The following sequence is intended to facilitate registration planning and is subject to change based upon course availability. The sequence may also vary based upon individual considerations. Registration assistance will be provided by academic advisors.

Semester I
MAC 2281 Engineering Calculus I 4
ENC 1101 Composition I 3
EGN 3000 Foundations of Engineering 1
Science Elective 3
Social Science Elective   3
Total 14

Semester II
MAC 2282 Engineering Calculus II 4
PHY 2048 General Physics I 3
PHY 2048L General Physics I Lab 1
ENC 1102 Composition II 3
Historical Perspectives Elective   3
Total 14

Semester III
MAC 2283 Engineering Calculus III 4
PHY 2049 General Physics II 3
PHY 2049L General Physics II Lab 1
COP 2510 Programming Concepts 3
Science Elective   3
Total 14

Semester IV
CDA 3103 Computer Organization 3
COT 3100 Intro Discrete Structures 3
COP 3514 Program Design 3
Historical Perspectives Elective   3
Total 12

Summer Semester
EEL 4851 Data Structures 3
CDA 3201 Computer Logic Design 3
CDA 3201L Computer Logic Design Lab 1
EGN 4450 Linear Systems   2
Total 9

Semester V
CDA 4205 Computer Architecture 3
COP 4600 Operating Systems 3
COT 4400 Analysis of Algorithms 3
STA 4442 Introduction to Probability 3
Social Science Elective   3
Total 15

Semester VI
CSE Theory Elective 3
CSE Software Elective 6
CSE Elective 3
ENC 3211 Communication for Engineers   3
Total 15

Semester VII
Fine Arts Elective 3
ALAMEA Elective 3
CSE Elective   9
Total 15

Semester VIII
CIS 4250 Ethical Issues (6A MW/MI) 3
Upper Level Humanities, Social Science or Fine Arts Elective 3
CSE Elective   6
Total 12

Gordon Rule (6A) is fully met through the mathematics courses above, ENC1101, ENC1102, ENC3211 and CIS4250 or by completing an AA degree at a Florida Community College. Exit Requirements in Major Works/Major Issues (MW/MI) and Literature and Writing (L&W) are fully met through ENC3211 and CIS4250.

Four-Year Curriculum in Computer Engineering

Prerequisites (State Mandated Common Prerequisites) for Students Transferring from a Florida Community College: If a student wishes to transfer without an A.A. degree and has fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit, the student must meet the university’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements.

Students should complete the following prerequisite courses listed below at the lower level prior to entering the University. If these courses are not taken at the community college, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Unless stated otherwise, a grade of “C” is the minimum acceptable grade.

Students qualify for direct entry to the department if they have completed the following courses at a Community College or University in the Florida State University System (SUS) and meet all other admissions requirements of the University and College.

Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education Requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university.

Communications:
ENC 1101/1102 English I and II (6)

Humanities & Social Sciences:
Humanities Courses (6)
Social Science Courses (6)
Humanities or Social Sciences (3)

Mathematics:
USF C/C
MAC 2281 MAC 2311* (4)
MAC 2282 MAC 2312* (4)
MAC 2283 MAC 2313* (4)
MAP 2302 MAP 2302 (3)

*or MAC 2281, MAC 2282, MAC 2283

Natural Sciences:
USF C/C
CHM 2045 CHM 1045* (3)
CHM 2045L CHM 1045L* (1)
PHY 2048 PHY 2048 (3)
PHY 2048L PHY 2048L (1)
PHY 2049 PHY 2049 (3)
PHY 2049L PHY 2049L (1)

*or CHS 1440 Chemistry for Engineers

Please be aware of the immunization, foreign language, continuous enrollment policies of the university, and qualitative standards required.

Computer Engineering Admissions Requirements

All students must complete the equivalent of USF Composition I & II, Engineering Calculus I & II and calculus-based General Physics I & II (with labs) with an overall grade point average of 3.00 or higher in these courses (best attempt) to be admitted to the CS&E department. Continuation in the major requires successful completion of CDA 3103 and COP 3514 with the required GPA as stated in the Computer Science & Engineering prerequisite statement in the College of Engineering general section.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

The schedule that follows indicates how a diligent student who can devote full time to coursework can satisfy requirements in four academic years. Students without a solid foundation or those who cannot devote full time to academics should plan a slower pace. The following sequence is intended to facilitate registration planning and is subject to change based upon course availability. The sequence may also vary based upon individual considerations. Registration assistance will be provided by academic advisors.

Semester I
MAC 2281 Engineering Calculus I 4
ENC 1101 Composition I 3
EGN 3000 Foundations of Engineering 1
CHM 2045 General Chemistry I 3
CHM 2045L General Chemistry I Lab 1
Social Science Elective   3
Total 15

Semester II
MAC 2282 Engineering Calculus II 4
ENC 1102 Composition II 3
PHY 2048 General Physics I 3
PHY 2048L General Physics I Lab 1
Historical Perspectives Elective   3
Total 14

Semester III
MAC 2283 Engineering Calculus III 4
PHY 2049 General Physics II 3
PHY 2049L General Physics II Lab 1
COP 2510 Programming Concepts 3
EGN 3615 Engineering Economics with Social and Global Implications   3
Total 14

Semester IV
CDA 3103 Computer Organization 3
COT 3100 Intro Discrete Structures 3
COP 3514 Program Design 3
Historical Perspectives Elective 3
MAP 2302 Differential Equations 3
or  
EGN 3433 Modeling and Analysis of Engineering Systems   3
Total 15

Summer Semester
CDA 3201 Logic Design 3
CDA 3201L Logic Design Lab 1
EEL 4851 Data Structures 3
EGN 4450 Linear Systems   2
Total 9

Semester V
CDA 4205 Computer Architecture 3
COP 4600 Operating Systems 3
EEL 3420 Electronic Materials 3
EGN 3373 Electrical Systems I 3
COT 4400 Analysis of Algorithms   3
Total 15

Semester VI
CSE Elective 3
Social Science Elective 3
Science Elective 3
CSE Hardware Elective   7
Total 16

Semester VII
CSE Elective 6
EGN 3443 Engineering Statistics 3
ALAMEA Elective 3
Fine Arts Elective   3
Total 15

Semester VIII
CIS 4910 Senior Project 2
CIS 4250 Ethical Issues (6A MW/MI) 3
ENC 3211 Communication For Engineers (6A L&W) 3
CSE Elective   7
Total 15

Gordon Rule (6A) is fully met through the mathematics courses above, ENC1101, ENC1102, ENC3211 and CIS4250 or by completing an AA degree at a Florida Community College. Exit Requirements in Major Works/Major Issues (MW/MI) and Literature and Writing (L&W) are fully met through ENC3211 and CIS4250.

Four-Year Curriculum in Information Systems

Prerequisites (State Mandated Common Prerequisites) for Students Transferring from a Florida Community College: If a student wishes to transfer without an A.A. degree and has fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit, the student must meet the university’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements.

Students should complete the following prerequisite courses listed below at the lower level prior to entering the University. If these courses are not taken at the community college, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Unless stated otherwise, a grade of “C” is the minimum acceptable grade.

Students qualify for direct entry to the department if they have completed the following courses at a Community College or University in the Florida State University System (SUS) and meet all other admissions requirements of the University and College.

Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education Requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university.

*Programming in Ada, C, C++, or PASCAL or equivalent language.

Natural Sciences:

**Two (2) science courses for science majors.

Please be aware of the immunization, foreign language, continuous enrollment policies of the university, and qualitative standards required.

Information Systems Admissions Requirements

All students must complete the equivalent of USF Composition I & II, Engineering of Life Science Calculus I & II and General Physics I & II (with labs) with an overall grade point average of 3.00 or higher in these courses (best attempt) to be admitted to the CS&E department. Continuation in the major requires successful completion of CDA 3103 and COP 3514 with the required GPA as stated in the Computer Science & Engineering prerequisite statement in the College of Engineering general section.

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems

The schedule that follows indicates how a diligent student who can devote full time to coursework can satisfy requirements in four academic years. Students without a solid foundation or those who cannot devote full time to academics should plan a slower pace. The following sequence is intended to facilitate registration planning and is subject to change based upon course availability. The sequence may also vary based upon individual considerations. Registration assistance will be provided by academic advisors.

Semester I
MAC 2281/2241 Calculus I 4
ENC 1101 Composition I 3
Science Elective 3
Social Science Elective   3
Total 13

Semester II
MAC 2282/2242 Calculus II 4
ENC 1102 Composition II 3
PHY 2048/2053 Physics I 3
PHY 2048L/2053L Physics I Lab 1
Historical Perspective Elective   3
Total 14

Semester III
AGC 2021 Accounting I 3
COP 2510 Programming Concepts 3
EGN 4450 Linear Systems 2
PHY 2049/2054 Physics II 3
PHY 2049L/2054L Physics II Lab 1
ECO 2013 Macroeconomics   3
Total 15

Semester IV
CDA 3103 Computer Organization 3
COT 3100 Intro Discrete Structures 3
COP 3514 Program Design 3
EGN 3615 Engineering Economics with Social and Global Implications 3
Historical Perspective Elective   3
Total 15

Summer Semester
ECO 2023 Microeconomics 3
EEL 4851 Data Structures 3
Fine Arts Elective   3
Total 9

Semester V
STA 2023 Intro to Statistics 3
COP 4600 Operating Systems 3
CEN 4020 Software Engineering 3
MAN 3025 Principles of Management 3
COT 4400 Analysis of Algorithms   3
Total 15

Semester VI
CEN 4023 Software System Development 3
Science Elective 3
Social Science Elective 3
CSE Software Elective 3
CSE Elective   3
Total 15

Semester VII
ALAMEA Elective 3
CSE Software Elective 6
CSE Elective   3
Total 12

Semester VIII
ENC 3211 Communication for Engineers 3
CIS 4250 Ethical Issues (6A MW/MI) 3
CSE Electives   6
Total 12

Gordon Rule (6A) is fully met through the mathematics courses above, ENC1101, ENC1102, ENC3211 and CIS4250 or by completing an AA degree at a Florida Community College. Exit Requirements in Major Works/Major Issues (MW/MI) and Literature and Writing (L&W) are fully met through ENC3211 and CIS4250.

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