Computer Science Electronic Engineering Tech 314. Operating Systems Internals I (4) A The first in a two sequence course on operating system internals, covering system administration; job and image concepts; synchronization, and other operating system control techniques. Prerequisite: Comsci 266. 315. Operating Systems Internals II (4) W The internal design and operation of the general purpose operating systems are studied. Topics include the central management of system-wide resources such as process, file-systems, cache buffer and memory maps. Prerequisite: Comsci 314 or consent of instructor. 316. Software Device Drivers (4) S Concepts and examples of system I/O functions, data structures and block and character device driver implementation for UNDC, VAX/ VMS, and PC-DOS operating systems are studied. Practical implementation of communication interfaces for terminals, printers and disk drive devices will be covered. Prerequisite: Comsci 315. 328. Computer Graphics (4) S The design of graphic software systems and their applications in modeling, simulation, and instruction. Prerequisites: One high level language and Math 211. 355. Distributed Database Architecture, Management and Application (4) W, S Covers the architecture and applications of a distributed client/ server type data base system, as well as the installation, mangement, and interfaces for such a system. Applications are written in a structured high level language. Prerequisites: Comsci 265 and Comsci 220. 370. Computer Network Operation (4) An examination of local and wide area networking hardware and software design and implementation. The course also covers the integration of operating systems with networks and the emerging use of knowledge based expert systems in network operation. Prerequisites: Comsci PD101 or CIS PD170, Math 107, Bused 354, and Comsci 220 or 140, or consent of the instructor. 371. Distributed Processing and Network Design (4) W, S A comprehensive examination of distributed processing hardware and software and the practical techniques for designing and implementing multiple computer systems in a network. Prerequisite: Comsci 265. 372. Local Area Networks (4) A, S A practical applications course designed to teach the basic concepts associated with Local Area Networks and how they are integrated into an Automated Office or Shared Network environment. The course provides both hands-on and theoretical experiences needed to design, configure and implement a local network. Prerequisite: Comsci 371. 375. Software Engineering II (3) W,S Covers the assessment of software engineering techniques including various types of analysis, design, implementations, quality assurance, and documentation guidelines. Demonstration of ability to use software engineering practices in projects will be required. Prerequisites: Comsci 275 and (Comsci 220 or 225). 400. Introduction to Real Time Systems (4) W An introduction to the terminology and theory of real-time operating systems. Topics will cover operating system software and hardware components and system architecture options. Provides a knowledge of how to integrate these components to provide solutions to applications with real-time critical constraints. Prerequisite: Comsci 266 and (Comsci 225 or Comsci 220). 401. Applications of Real-Time Systems (4) 5 The second course in the real-time sequence dealing with real-time operating system software, hardware components and system architecture options. Hands-on experience will be directed at learning the real-time operating system internals and developing the drivers necessary to communicate with real-time devices. Prerequisite: Comsci 400. 420. Advanced Structured Problem Solving Using C Language (4) Su, W, S Develop and expand abilities in solving lengthy, advanced problems, modeling, and object oriented programming, using C language. Prerequisite: Comsci 220 and Comsci 302. 425. Advanced Problem Solving Using Ada (4) S Develop and expand abilities in solving lengthy, advanced problems using Ada Language. Prerequisites: Comsci 225 and 302. 450. Artificial Intelligence with Expert Systems (4) A The first in a two sequence course which provides a comprehensive introduction to the key practical principles, techniques and tools being used to implement knowledge based systems. This course covers basic artificial intelligence principles applied to expert systems and introduces the student to the artificial intelligence languages. Prerequisites: Comsci PD 101, (Comsci 140 or 220 or 225), and upper division standing. 451. Applications of Expert Systems (4) W The second in a two sequence course on artificial intelligence and knowledge based systems. This course provides hands-on experience in programming, designing and implementing expert systems. Prerequisite: Comsci 450. 452. Parallel Processing and Neural Networks (4) S Concepts of programming parallel architecture machines are introduced and developed. The neural network design of parallel computing is studied, along with its implications in Artificial Intelligence software development. Prerequisites: Comsci 420 and Comsci 450. 475. Software Engineering III (3) A, W, S This is the advanced course in the software engineering sequence. The student will complete the Design Document, Test Plans, and Procedures for a major software engineering project, as well as implement the design and complete the unit and verification testing of the system. Prerequisite: Comsci 375. 480. Individual Projects and Research (2-5) Su, A, W, S The purpose of this course is to permit senior Computer Science majors to propose to the faculty for approval an individual project, program, system or research. 483. Advanced Topics in Computer Science (1-5) Advanced topics which are demanded by industry, are currently popular in this rapidly changing field, or which meet special needs of students in Computer Science will be offered. Individualized material will be taught on a one time basis as needed. Time and credit to be arranged. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-5) Su, A, W, S Open to students meeting criteria established from time to time by the department and on file either in the department or the Cooperative Education Office. 499. Seminar in Computer Science (1) Su, A, W, S Seminar treatment of current Computer Science topics for upper division students. Prerequisite: Senior level standing in Computer Science. DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Chair: Newel B. Cutler Location: Building Four, Room 421 Telephone Contact: Erika McCartor 626-6898 Professors: Newel B. Cutler, W. Lee Dickson, Robert J. Twiggs; Associate Professors: Wayne E. Andrews, William G. Clapp, Ronald L. Harris, Robert A. Salmond, Jay L. Smith, Francis P. Webster; Assistant Professors: Edward G. Price, Kermit Reister, Robert Summers. ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY The curriculum for Electronic Technology prepares the student for employment at the end of two years of training as a technician in the field of electronics. Completion of the outlined two-year program will qualify the student to receive the associate of applied science degree. Student Program Summary forms which contain a quarter-by-quarter outline of courses are available in each department. PROGRAM: ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE Accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). General Requirements: • A minimum of 93 credit hours. • A minimum of 68 credit hours in the major field. • Engl 111 (4); Commun HU102 (3) and Engl 210 (3). • At least 20 hours from the General Education courses listed in the catalog, including at least one course in each of the four areas, Humanities, Natural Science, Social Science, and Personal Development. • An overall GPA of 2.00 with a C or better in the major courses. Specific Requirements: • Electronic Technology courses required (46 credit hours): Eltech 124 (5), 136 (5), 137 (2), 144 (4), 147 (5), 148 (2), 150 (3), 154 (4), 222 (4), 239 (4), 246 (4), 264 (4). • Support courses required: Comsci 260 (4). Phsx NS112 (4), 115 (1) or Phsx NS262 (4), 265 (1). Reltec 115 (5), 117 (5), 118 (5) or Math 106 (5), 107 (5), 211 (5), and 212 (5). Eltech 255 (4). • Six credit hours of electives chosen from the following four: Inentc 350 (3), 360 (3), Mfentc 345 (3), 456 (3). Student Services ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY COURSES-ELTECH W 102. General Electronic Principles (5) Basic electronic concepts and principles. Three lectures and three 2-hour labs a week. Prerequisite or concurrent: high school algebra, Reltec 113, or equivalent. 124. Introduction to Digital Electronics (5) A, W, S A combined lecture-laboratory class which introduces the fundamentals from digital electronics, e.g., number systems, codes, combinational logic, and sequential logic. Three one-hour lectures, two labs per week. Prerequisite: Reltec 113 or equivalent (may be taken concurrently). 136. Fundamentals of Electric Circuits and Electronics (5) A,W,S An introduction to the fundamental laws of electric circuit analysis and an introduction to electrical and electronic devices and components. Topics covered are DC and AC theory and the associated circuits which can be analyzed using a single equation. Must be taken concurrently with Eltech 137. Prerequisites: Reltec 115 or Math 106 (may be taken concurrently). 137. Fundamentals of Electric Circuits and Electronics- Laboratory (2) A, W, S Two three-hour laboratory periods each week, designed to support Eltech 136. Must be taken concurrently with Eltech 136. 144. Interconnection Technology (4) A, W, S An introduction to electronic drafting and packaging. A study of the many different methods of interconnecting and packaging electronic components. Introduction to CAD for schematics and board layouts. Two one-hour lectures per week and two three- hour labs per week. Prerequisites: Eltech 124, 136, and 137. 147. Circuit Analysis and Operational Amplifiers (5) A, S Advanced techniques in circuit analysis as applied to operational amplifiers and linear integrated circuits. Thevenin's and Norton's theorems, superposition, nodal and mesh analysis. Prerequisites: Eltech 136, 137, 150; Math 107 or Reltec 117. Must be taken concurrently with Eltech 148. 246 247