• CS 4750

    Database Systems
     Rating

    3.47

     Difficulty

    2.29

     GPA

    3.74

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Introduces the fundamental concepts for design and development of database systems. Emphasizes relational data model and conceptual schema design using ER model, practical issues in commercial database systems, database design using functional dependencies, and other data models. Develops a working relational database for a realistic application. Prerequisite: CS 2150 or (CS 2120 and 3140) with a grade of C- or better

  • CS 4457

    Computer Networks
     Rating

    3.50

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    3.34

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    A first course in communication networks for upper-level undergraduate students. Topics include the design of modern communication networks; point-to-point and broadcast network solutions; advanced issues such as Gigabit networks; ATM networks; and real-time communications. Cross-listed as ECE 4457. Prerequisite: CS 3330 or CS 2501 topic "COA 2" or ECE 3430 or ECE 4435 or ECE 3502 topic "ECR II" or CS 3130. Must complete CS courses with a grade of C- or better.

  • CS 4444

    Introduction to Parallel Computing
     Rating

    3.67

     Difficulty

    4.33

     GPA

    3.04

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Introduces the student to the basics of high-performance parallel computing and application development for massively parallel processors (e.g., GPUs). The course will also introduce the internal architecture of these parallel processors and its impact on performance.  Prerequisite:  CS 3100 and CS 3130 with a C- or better.

  • CS 2501

    Special Topics in Computer Science
     Rating

    3.71

     Difficulty

    2.69

     GPA

    3.57

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Content varies, depending on instructor interests and the needs of the Department. Taught strictly at the undergraduate level. Prerequisite: Instructor permission; additional specific requirements vary with topics.

  • CS 4260

    Internet Scale Applications
     Rating

    3.78

     Difficulty

    3.67

     GPA

    3.74

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    A survey of methods for building large-scale internet websites and mobile apps, with a focus on how theory meets practice. Topics covered include performance engineering, scaling, security, and large team software engineering. Results in students building a working scalable online application. Prerequisites: CS 3240 with a grade of C- or better

  • CS 4501

    Special Topics in Computer Science
     Rating

    3.81

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    3.62

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Content varies annually, depending on instructor interests and the needs of the department. Similar to CS 5501 and CS 7501, but taught strictly at the undergraduate level. Prerequisite: Instructor permission; additional specific requirements vary with topics.

  • CS 2910

    CS Education Practicum
     Rating

    3.83

     Difficulty

    1.00

     GPA

    3.96

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    An overview of computer science education for undergraduate students. Topics include ethics, diversity, tutoring and teaching techniques, and classroom management. Students enrolled in this course serve as a teaching assistant for a computer science course as part of their coursework.

  • CS 1111

    Introduction to Programming
     Rating

    3.86

     Difficulty

    2.42

     GPA

    3.48

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    A first course in programming, software development, and computer science. Introduces computing fundamentals and an appreciation for computational thinking. Prerequisite: Students should have some experience with programming. Note: CS 1110, 1111, 1112, 1113, and 1120 provide different approaches to teaching the same core material; students may only receive credit for one of these courses. Students may not enroll if CS 2100 or CS 3140 has been completed.

  • CS 1110

    Introduction to Programming
     Rating

    3.97

     Difficulty

    3.13

     GPA

    3.41

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    A first course in programming, software development, and computer science. Introduces computing fundamentals and an appreciation for computational thinking. No previous programming experience required. Note: CS 1110, 1111, 1112, 1113, and 1120 provide different approaches to teaching the same core material; students may only receive credit for one of these courses. Students may not enroll if CS 2100 or CS 3140 has been completed.

  • CS 4971

    Capstone Practicum II
     Rating

    4.00

     Difficulty

    2.50

     GPA

    3.45

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    This course is one option in the CS fourth-year thesis track and is the continuation from CS 4970. Under the practicum track, students will take two 3-credit courses, CS 4970 and CS 4971. These courses would form a year-long group-based and project-based practicum class. There would be an actual customer, which could be either internal (the course instructor, other CS professors, etc.) or external (local companies, local non-profits, etc.).Prerequisite: CS 4970