• CS 4501

    Special Topics in Computer Science
     Rating

    3.77

     Difficulty

    3.03

     GPA

    3.63

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    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: Must have completed CS 2100 with a grade of C- or better. Additional specific requirements vary with topics.

  • CS 4710

    Artificial Intelligence
     Rating

    3.35

     Difficulty

    3.19

     GPA

    3.66

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Introduces artificial intelligence. Covers fundamental concepts and techniques and surveys selected application areas. Core material includes state space search, logic, and resolution theorem proving. Application areas may include expert systems, natural language understanding, planning, machine learning, or machine perception. Provides exposure to AI implementation methods, emphasizing programming in Common LISP. Prerequisite: CS 3100 with a grade of C- or better

  • CS 4720

    Mobile Application Development
     Rating

    3.05

     Difficulty

    3.14

     GPA

    3.66

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Mobile computing devices have become ubiquitous in our communities. In this course, we focus on the creation of mobile solutions for various modern platforms, including major mobile operating systems. Topics include mobile device architecture, programming languages, software engineering, user interface design, and app distribution. Prerequisite: CS 3140 with a grade of C- or better

  • CS 7457

    Computer Networks
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.66

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Analyzes network topologies; backbone design; performance and queuing theory; data-grams and virtual circuits; technology issues; layered architectures; standards; survey of commercial networks, local area networks, and contention-based communication protocols; encryption; and security. Course equivalent to ECE 7457. Prerequisite: CS 6456 or instructor permission.

  • CS 3240

    Software Engineering
     Rating

    3.37

     Difficulty

    2.63

     GPA

    3.71

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Analyzes modern software engineering practice for multi-person projects; methods for requirements specification, design, implementation, verification, and maintenance of large software systems; advanced software development techniques and large project management approaches; project planning, scheduling, resource management, configuration control, and documentation. Prerequisite: CS 3140 with a grade of C- or better

  • CS 6780

    Cyber-Physical Systems Technology and Ethics
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.72

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    This course is designed to develop cross-competency in the technical, analytical, and professional capabilities necessary for the emerging field of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). It provides convergence learning activities based around the applications, technologies, and system designs of CPS as well as exploring the ethical, social, and policy dimensions of CPS work. The course also emphasizes the importance of communication as a necessary skill.

  • CS 6354

    Computer Architecture
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.73

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Study of representative digital computer organization with emphasis on control unit logic, input/output processors and devices, asynchronous processing, concurrency, and parallelism. Memory hierarchies. Prerequisite: CS 3330 or proficiency in assembly language programming.

  • CS 4774

    Machine Learning
     Rating

    3.37

     Difficulty

    3.05

     GPA

    3.74

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    An introduction to machine learning: the study of algorithms that improve their performance through experience. Covers both machine learning theory and algorithms. Introduces algorithms, theory, and applications related to both supervised and unsupervised learning, including regression, classification, and optimization and major algorithm families for each. Prerequisites: CS 3100 with a grade of C- or better. Background in topics covered in Probability and Linear Algebra is required.

  • CS 4750

    Database Systems
     Rating

    3.52

     Difficulty

    2.28

     GPA

    3.74

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    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 2120 and 3140 with a grade of C- or better

  • CS 6222

    Introduction to Cryptography
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.75

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    This course will provide an introduction to modern cryptography and its applications to computer security. This course will cover the fundamentals of symmetric cryptography (i.e., encryption and message authentication) and public-key cryptography (i.e., key-exchange and signatures) as well as cryptographic protocols like zero-knowledge proof systems. Recommended prerequisites: CS 2102, 3102, and 4102 (or equivalent experience).