Undergraduate Course Catalog 2010-2011

College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

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Computer Science (CS)

Chairperson: Philip J. Hatcher
Professor: R. Daniel Bergeron, Philip J. Hatcher, Ted M. Sparr, Colin Ware
Affiliate Professor: Jason H. Moore
Associate Professor: Radim Bartos, Michel Charpentier, Robert D. Russell, Elizabeth Varki, James L. Weiner
Affiliate Associate Professor: Sylvia Weber Russell, Mihaela Sabin
Assistant Professor: Wheeler Ruml
Affiliate Assistant Professor: Michael S. Deutsch, Anthony J. Lapadula, Matthew Plumlee, Kurt Schwehr
Instructor: Michael Gildersleeve, Brian L. Johnson, Israel J. Yost
Lecturer: Mark L. Bochert, Ellen M. Hepp, Karl Shump

Computer Science

Undergraduate students may choose from one of three degree options: The B.S. in computer science, which is designed for students interested in the design and implementation of software systems; the B.S. in computer science: bioinformatics option, which is designed for students who wish to apply computer science expertise in the life sciences; and the B.S. in information technology, which focuses on the application of existing computing technologies to the information needs of organizations and individual computer users.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Computer scientists are concerned with problem-solving in general, with particular emphasis on the design of computer-efficient solutions. This involves a detailed understanding of the nature of algorithms, the software implementation necessary to utilize algorithms on computers, and how algorithms can be combined in a structured manner to form highly complex systems.

The broad objectives for B.S. in Computer Science graduates are:
1. To be competent in formulating and solving computer science problems, including the development of complex software systems;
2. To understand computer science fundamentals along with supporting mathematics and science so they will be prepared for a wide range of jobs and the pursuit of advanced degrees;
3. To be able to function in the workplace with the necessary technical skills and with appropriate oral and written communication skills; and
4. To have a broad education that promotes professional advancement, lifelong personal development, and social responsibility.

The B.S. in computer science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, (410) 347-7700.

The program is designed to prepare students for employment and/or graduate study. Most courses require heavy computer use, and the laboratories stress hands-on experience with building software systems.

Computer science majors must maintain an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better in all required computer science, mathematics, and computer engineering courses in order to graduate. If at the end of any semester, including the first, a student's cumulative grade-point average in these courses falls below 2.0, the student may not be allowed to continue as a CS major. In order to be able to take a CS or MATH course with prerequisites, the prerequisite course(s) must be passed with a grade of a C- or better.

Computer science majors should not take CS 401, CS 403, CS405, or CS410.

If a student wishing to transfer into the computer science major has any coursework that is applicable to the major, the grades in those courses must satisfy the minimum grade requirements for the B.S. degree in computer science. The student must have an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better in all courses taken at the University.

The curriculum includes coursework in mathematics, computer engineering, science, and philosophy. The following is a sample schedule depicting the necessary requirements and the layout of the curriculum. Students must consult with their advisers in order to come up with the proper schedule for themselves.

Freshman Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
CS	400	Introduction to Computing	1
CS	415	Introduction to Computer Science I	4
MATH	425	Calculus I	4
	444	Inquiry	4
		Discovery	4
CS	416	Introduction to Computer Science II		4
MATH	426	Calculus II		4
ENGL	401	First-Year Writing		4
		Discovery Science*		4
		Total	17	16

*Students are required to take four science courses. You must have at least one course in a biological science and at least one course in a physical science. Two courses must be a sequence and should be chosen from the following list: BIOL 411-412, CHEM 403-404, ESCI 401-402, ESCI 409-402, or PHYS 407-408. The other two courses must be chosen from the following two tables:

Biological Science

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title
BIOL	411	Principles of Biology I
BIOL	412	Principles of Biology II
BIOL	413	Principles of Biology I (UNH Manchester Course)
BIOL	414	Principles of Biology II (UNH Manchester Course)
BMS	412	Biology of Animals
ECE	444	Bionics
MICR	501	Public Health Microbiology
PBIO	412	Introduction to Botany

Physical Science:

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title
CHEM	403	General Chemistry I
CHEM	404	General Chemistry II
CHEM	405	General Chemistry
ESCI	409	Environmental Geology
ESCI	501	Introduction to Oceanography
ESCI	401	Principles of Geology
ESCI	402	Earth History
NR	433	Wildlife Ecology
NR	504	Freshwater Resources
PHYS	407	General Physics I
PHYS	408	General Physics II

Sophomore Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
CS	515	Data Structures	4
MATH	531	Mathematical Proof	4
		Discovery Science	4
		Discovery	4
CS	520	Assembly Language Programming and Machine Organization		4
CS	659	Introduction to the Theory of Computation		4
		Discovery Science		4
		Discovery		4
		Total	16	16

Junior Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
CS	620	Operating System Fundamentals	4
CS	516	Introduction to Software Design and Development	4
		Statistics Course*	4
PHIL	424	Science, Technology and Society (Discovery ETS)	4
CS	671	Programming Language Concepts and Features		4
		Computer Science Theory Course**		4
ECE	543	Introduction to Digital Systems		4
CS	595	Computer Science Seminar		2
ENGL	502	Technical Writing		4
		Total	16	18

*The statistics requirement can be fulfilled by MATH 539, Introduction to Statistical Analysis, or MATH 644, Statistics for Engineers and Scientists.

**The CS theory requirement can be fulfilled by CS 712, Compiler Design, CS 745 Formal Specification and Verification of Software Systems, or CS 758, Algorithms.

Senior Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
CS	719	Object-Oriented Methodology*	4
CS		Writing Intensive Course	4
ECE	562	Computer Organization	4
		Discovery	4
CS	700-Level	Elective		4
CS	700-Level	Elective		4
		Discovery Science		4
		Free Elective		1
		Total	16	13

*This is the senior capstone course.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science: Bioinformatics Option

The bioinformatics field is an increasingly important sub-discipline in computer science. The demand for computer science graduates who can apply their knowledge in the life sciences is significant, and is expected to continue to grow. Students who choose this path are still computer science majors but have a concentration in the life sciences. The option has the same core as the B.S. program but requires appropriate coursework in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and statistics.

Computer science: bioinformatics majors must maintain an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better in all required computer science, mathematics, computer engineering, biology, and biochemistry courses in order to graduate. If at the end of any semester, including the first, a student's cumulative grade-point average in these courses falls below 2.0, the student may not be allowed to continue as a computer science: bioinformatics major. In order to be able to take a CS or MATH course with prerequisites, the prerequisite course(s) must be passed with a grade of a C- or better.

Computer bioinformatics majors should not take CS 401, CS 403, CS 405, or CS 410.

If a student wishing to transfer into the computer science: bioinformatics major has any coursework that is applicable to the major, the grades in those courses must satisfy the minimum grade requirements for the B.S. degree in computer science. The student must have an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better in all courses taken at the University.

The broad objectives for B.S. in Computer Science: Bioinformatics graduates are:
1. To be competent in formulating and solving computer science problems, including the development of non-trivial software systems;
2. To understand computer science fundamentals along with supporting mathematics and science so they will be prepared for a wide range of jobs in the biomedical industry and the pursuit of advanced degrees in both computer science and bioinformatics;
3. To be able to function in the workplace with the necessary technical skills and with appropriate oral and written communication skills; and
4. To have a broad education that promotes professional advancement, lifelong personal development, and social responsibility.

The B.S. in computer science: bioinformatics program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, (410) 347-7700.

The following is a sample schedule depicting the necessary requirements and the layout of the curriculum. Students must consult with their advisers in order to come up with the proper schedule for themselves.

Freshman Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
CS	400	Introduction to Computing	1
CS	415	Introduction to Computer Science I	4
MATH	425	Calculus I	4
BIOL	411	Principles of Biology I	4
	444	Inquiry	4
CS	416	Introduction to Computer Science II		4
MATH	426	Calculus II		4
BIOL	412	Principles of Biology II		4
ENGL	401	First-Year Writing		4
		Total	17	16

Sophomore Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
CS	515	Data Structures	4
MATH	531	Mathematical Proof	4
CHEM	403	General Chemistry I	4
		Discovery	4
CS	520	Assembly Language Programming and Machine Organization		4
CS	659	Introduction to the Theory of Computation		4
CHEM	404	General Chemistry II		4
		Discovery		4
		Total	16	16

Junior Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
CS	620	Operating Systems Fundamentals	4
		Statistics Course*	4
CS	516	Introduction to Software Design and Development	4
PHIL	424	Science, Technology and Society (Discovery ETS)	4
CS	595	Computer Science Seminar	2
CS	671	Programming Language Concepts and Features		4
		Computer Science Theory Course**		4
BIOL	604	Principles of Genetics		4
ENGL	502	Technical Writing		4
		Total	18	16

*The Statistics requirement can be fulfilled by MATH 539, Introduction to Statistical Analysis, or MATH 644, Statistics for Engineers and Scientists.

**The CS theory requirement can be fulfilled by CS 712, Compiler Design, CS 745 Formal Specification and Verification of Software Systems, or CS 758, Algorithms.

Senior Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
CS	719	Object-Oriented Methodology*	4
BCHEM	711	Genomics and Bioinformatics	4
	700-Level	Statistics Course**	4
		Discovery	4
CS		Writing Intensive Course***		4
CS	775	Database Systems		4
ECE	543	Introduction to Digital Systems		4
		Discovery		4
		Total	16	16

*This is the senior capstone course.

**This requirement can be fulfilled by the following courses: MATH 739, Applied Regression Analysis; MATH 742, Multivariate Statistical Methods; or MATH 755, Probability and Stochastic Processes with Applications.

***This course must include a project that addresses bioinformatics issues.

The Minor in Computer Science

The minor in computer science is designed for students in other majors who want to learn the fundamentals of designing and implementing computer software.

Note: All courses for the minor must be completed with a C- or higher.

Requirements:

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title
CS	415	Introduction to Computer Science I
CS	416	Introduction to Computer Science II
CS	515	Data Structures

Two additional courses chosen from:

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title
CS	516	Introduction to Software Design and Development
CS	520	Assembly Language Programming and Machine Organization
CS	620	Operating System Fundamentals
*CS	659	Introduction to the Theory of Computation
CS	671	Programming Language Concepts and Features
		An approved CS 700-level course

*CS 659 has mathematics prerequisites: MATH 425, MATH 426, and MATH 531.

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Information technology is concerned primarily with the application of existing computing technologies to the information needs of organizations and individual computer users. Potential careers include network administrator, database developer, system administrator, and webmaster.

IT programs aim to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge to take on appropriate professional positions in information technology upon graduation and grow into leadership positions in the field. Specifically, within five years of graduation a student must be able to:

1. Explain and apply appropriate information technologies and employ appropriate methodologies to help an individual or organization achieve its goals and objectives;
2. Manage the information technology resources of an organization;
3. Anticipate the changing direction of information technology and evaluate and communicate the likely utility of new technologies to an organization;
4. Demonstrate professional advancement, lifelong personal development, and social responsibility.

The B.S. in information technology degree program was approved by the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences in May 2008 and the USNH Board of Trustees in fall 2008. The university welcomed its first IT class in fall 2009. Note: the B.S. in information technology degree program has not yet been accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology because ABET requires new programs to graduate students before they are eligible - the CS department will apply for accreditation when it graduates its first class in May 2012.

Information technology majors must maintain an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better in all required information technology and computer science required courses in order to graduate. If at the end of any semester, including the first, a student's cumulative grade-point average in these courses falls below 2.0, the student may not be allowed to continue as an IT major. All required IT courses offered by the CS department at the 400-600 level must be passed with a C- or better.

If a student wishing to transfer into the information technology major has any coursework that is applicable to the major, the grades in those courses must satisfy the minimum grade requirements for the B.S. degree in Information Technology. The student must have an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better in all courses taken at the University.

The IT major requires students to take the equivalent of 10 courses within the CS department that constitute the core coverage of the breadth of IT topics. In addition, students much choose a depth track, consisting of three courses that focus on a more specialized area within the IT field. The CS department currently offers a Web track and an Admin track. Students who choose the Web Track must take IT 604, Intermediate Web Development; CS 771, Web Programming Paradigms; and IT 704, Advanced Web Topics. Students who opt for the Admin Track must take IT 609, Network/System Administration; IT 725, Network Technology; and IT 775, Database Technology.

The IT curriculum includes a number of courses outside of the CS department. Two courses in mathematics are required: Calculus I (MATH 425) and a statistics course (Math 439). A two-semester lab science sequence is also required, as are a philosophy course (PHIL 424) and a technical writing course (ENGL 502).

In addition, by the end of their sophomore year, each student must choose a second discipline in a particular domain outside of IT to which the student's IT skills can be applied. Second disciplines (typically five courses) have been defined by the CS department in such areas as business administration, health management and policy, and justice studies. If a student is interested in an area that is not currently defined, the option of a student-designed second discipline is also available.

Freshman Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
CS	400	Introduction to Computing	1
MATH	425	Calculus I (Discovery)	4
CS	403	Weaving the Web (Discovery ETS)	4
CS	415	Introduction to Computer Science I	4
		Discovery	4
IT	506	Intermediate Applications Programming with Visual Basic (or CS 416 Introduction to Computer Science II)		4
IT	502	Intermediate Web Design*		4
ENGL	401	First-Year Writing (Discovery)		4
		Discovery		4
		Total	17	16

*Meets Discovery Inquiry requirement.

Sophomore Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
MATH	439	Statistical Discovery for Everyone	4
IT	505	Database Programming	4
		Discovery	4
		Lab Science I & II (Discovery)*	4	4
IT	520	Computer Architecture		4
ENGL	502	Technical Writing		4
		Discovery		4
		Total	16	16

Students are required to take a 2 course lab sequence chosen from the following list: BIOL 411-412, CHEM 403-404, ESCI 401-402, ESCI 409-402, PHYS 401-402, or PHYS 407-408.

Junior Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
		Depth Track I	4
PHIL	424	Science, Technology and Society	4
		Second Discipline I	4
		Discovery	4
CS	600	Internship		1
CS	595	Computer Science Seminar		2
IT	666	Computer Security		4
		Second Discipline II		4
		Discovery		4
		Total	16	15

Senior Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
		Depth Track II	4
		Second Discipline III	4
		Second Discipline IV	4
IT	705	Project Management	4
IT	710	Senior Project*		4
		Second Discipline V		4
		Depth Track III		4
		Free Elective		4
		Total	16	16

*Meets Discovery Capstone Experience requirement.

Minor in Information Technology

The information technology (IT) minor is a way for students in non-technical majors to bridge the gap between a primarily non-technical education and a technical world. Graduates from a variety of fields are discovering that there is a great need to have computer competency in addition to the knowledge they gain in their major; and, the IT minor, which is tailored to grow students' understanding of computer and information technology applications, helps prepares students for the future.

Students who minor in IT must complete a minimum of 20 credits of IT courses. All students must take IT 520, Computer Architecture, as well as an introductory programming course. The other three courses may be chosen from the list below.

Credit toward the minor will be given only for courses passed with C- or better, and a 2.0 grade-point average must be maintained in courses for the minor. Courses taken on the pass/fail basis may not be used for the minor. Students should declare their intent to earn a minor as early as possible and no later than the end of the junior year. During the final term, an application should be made to the dean of the student's major college to have the minor shown on the academic record. Students must consult with their major adviser and also the minor supervisor.

Requirements:

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title
		1.
IT	520	Computer Architecture

		2. A programming course chosen from the following list:
CS	405	Introduction to Applications Programming with Visual Basic
CS	410	Introduction to Scientific Programming
CS	503	Introduction to Web Programming

		3. Three courses from the following list
CS	403	Weaving the Web: Creating Content for the World Wide Web
IT	502	Intermediate Web Design
IT	505	Database Programming
IT	506	Intermediate Applications Programming with Visual Basic
IT	604	Intermediate Web Development
IT	609	Network/System Administration
IT	666	Computer Security