Computer Science Major (B.S.) - Undergraduate (Combined B.S./M.S.) - 2012 University Catalog

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A minimum of 120 semester hours of coursework is required for the baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA, and a minimum 2.0 major GPA. However, more than 120 semester hours may be required depending upon the major field of study. In addition to the major requirement outlined below, all university students must fulfill the set of General Education requirements applicable to their degree (for further information, see General Education Requirements).

COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJOR (Combined BS/MS)

Complete 62 semester hours including the following 5 requirement(s):

  1. COLLATERAL REQUIREMENT

    Complete 1 of the following sequences:

    1. Complete 2 courses:

      PHYS 191 University Physics I (3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab) 4
      PHYS 192 University Physics II (3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab) 4
    2. Complete 2 courses:

      CHEM 120 General Chemistry I (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) 4
      CHEM 121 General Chemistry II (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) 4
    3. Complete 3 courses:

      ACCT 201 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting (3 hours lecture) 3
      ACCT 202 Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting (3 hours lecture) 3
      MGMT 231 Management Processes (3 hours lecture) 3
    4. Complete 3 courses:

      ECON 101 Principles of Economics: Macro (3 hours lecture) 3
      ECON 102 Principles of Economics: Micro (3 hours lecture) 3
      MGMT 231 Management Processes (3 hours lecture) 3
  2. REQUIRED MATHEMATICS COURSES

    Complete 4 courses:

    MATH 122 Calculus I (4 hours lecture) 4
    MATH 221 Calculus II (4 hours lecture) 4
    MATH 335 Linear Algebra (4 hours lecture) 4
    STAT 330 Fundamentals of Modern Statistics I (3 hours lecture) 3
  3. REQUIRED COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES

    Complete 8 courses:

    CMPT 183 Foundations of Computer Science I (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab) 3
    CMPT 184 Foundations of Computer Science II (3 hours lecture) 3
    CMPT 280 Assembly Language and Computer Architecture (3 hours lecture) 3
    CMPT 281 Theory of Digital Machines (3 hours lecture) 3
    CMPT 285 Discrete Mathematical Structures (3 hours lecture) 3
    CMPT 287 Data Structures, File Structures and Algorithms (4 hours lecture) 4
    CMPT 371 Software Engineering I: Analysis and Design (4 hours lecture) 4
    CMPT 372 Software Engineering II: Implementation and Testing (4 hours lecture) 4
  4. COMPUTER SCIENCE ELECTIVE COURSES

    Complete 6 semester hours from the following:

    1. COMPUTER SCIENCE GROUP 1 ELECTIVE

      Complete a minimum of 3 semester hours to a maximum of 6 semester hours from the following:

      CMPT 472 Computer Graphics (3 hours lecture) 3
      CMPT 481 Operating Systems (3 hours lecture) 3
      CMPT 483 Database Systems (3 hours lecture) 3
      CMPT 484 Fundamentals of Programming Languages (3 hours lecture) 3
      CMPT 485 Compiler Construction (3 hours lecture) 3
      CMPT 486 Design of Computer Interfaces (3 hours lecture) 3
      CMPT 487 Local Area Networks (LAN's) (3 hours lecture) 3
      CMPT 493 Advanced Database Theory (3 hours lecture) 3
      CMPT 495 Topics in Computer Science for Undergraduates 1-3
      CMPT 497 Undergraduate Research in Computer Science I 1-3
      CMPT 498 Undergraduate Research in Computer Science II 1-3
    2. COMPUTER SCIENCE GROUP 2 ELECTIVE

      Complete $H to 3 semester hours from the following:

      CMPT 363 Introduction to Numerical Computing (3 hours lecture) 3
      CMPT 385 Computer System Organization (3 hours lecture) 3
      CMPT 387 Principles of Data Communications (3 hours lecture) 3
      CMPT 388 Foundations of Artificial Intelligence (3 hours lecture) 3
    3. COMPUTER SCIENCE GROUP 3 ELECTIVE

      Complete $H to 3 semester hours from the following:

      CMPT 499 Cooperative Education in Computer Science 3-8
  5. GRADUATE COURSES

    As part of the combined BS/MS Computer Science program, complete the following 2 courses for 6 semester hours:

    CMPT 580 Machine Organization and Architecture (3 hours lecture) 3
    CMPT 583 Computer Algorithms (3 hours lecture) 3

Course Descriptions:

ACCT201: Fundamentals of Financial Accounting (3 hours lecture)

This is an introductory course in financial accounting from a user's perspective. The theoretical foundation and basic accounting terminology are addressed. The basic financial statements consisting of the balance sheet, income statement, statement of stockholder's equity and the statement of cash flows are presented and discussed. Financial statement analysis including ratios analysis will help students to make sound decisions as investors, creditors, and managers. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ENWR 105 or HONP 100.

ACCT202: Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting (3 hours lecture)

This course introduces basic concepts of management accounting including cost classifications, product costing, cost-volume profit analysis, variable costing, operating budgeting, standards and performance evaluation, balance score card and non-routine decisions. The course will illustrate the use of accounting information by managers for internal decision-making purposes. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ACCT 201.

CHEM120: General Chemistry I (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab)

Introductory lecture and laboratory course for science majors, prerequisite for all advanced chemistry courses. Introduction to atomic and molecular structure, bonding, stoichiometry, states of matter, solutions, and selected topics in descriptive inorganic chemistry. Laboratory stresses techniques and data treatment and their use in examining chemical systems. 4 sh.

Prerequisites: Satisfactory score on the Mathematics readiness test OR MATH 100 with a grade of C- or better. Satisfactory score on the Chemistry/Biochemistry Department readiness test OR CHEM 113 with a grade of C- or better.

CHEM121: General Chemistry II (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab)

Introductory lecture and laboratory course for science majors, prerequisite for all advanced chemistry courses. Introduction to thermochemistry, kinetics; general acid base, precipitation, redox equilibria, electrochemistry and selected topics in descriptive inorganic chemistry. Laboratory stresses techniques and data treatment and their use in examining chemical systems. 4 sh.

Prerequisites: CHEM 120 with a grade of C- or better.

CMPT183: Foundations of Computer Science I (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab)

Basic theory of digital computers. Syntax and semantics of a programming language. Algorithms: logic, design, testing and documentation. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: MATH 100, MATH 112, MATH 114, MATH 116, MATH 122 or MATH 221.

CMPT184: Foundations of Computer Science II (3 hours lecture)

Continuation of CMPT 183. Algorithm development involving user functions; subroutines, recursions, structures file manipulation. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: CMPT 183.

CMPT280: Assembly Language and Computer Architecture (3 hours lecture)

Computer structures, the conventional machine level, introduction to assembler language. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: CMPT 184.

CMPT281: Theory of Digital Machines (3 hours lecture)

Microprogramming level of a computer, the operating system level, gates, sequential and combinational circuits, flip-flops, registers, number codes. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: CMPT 280 and CMPT 285.

CMPT285: Discrete Mathematical Structures (3 hours lecture)

The structures include sets, graphs, digraphs, trees, networks, lattices, matrices, semigroups and groups. Many practical business and scientific problems can be posed and solved by the use of these structures. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: MATH 112.

CMPT287: Data Structures, File Structures and Algorithms (4 hours lecture)

Creation and manipulation of in-memory data structures including graphs, lists, queues, sets, stacks and trees; searching, sorting and other algorithms for in-memory data structures. File, file structures and external sorting. Meets the University Writing Requirement for majors in Computer Science and Science Informatics. 4 sh.

Prerequisites: CMPT 184. Prerequisite or co-requisite: CMPT 285.

CMPT363: Introduction to Numerical Computing (3 hours lecture)

Fundamentals of numerical computation, with emphasis on basic algorithms and their efficient implementation: appropriate treatment of theoretical bases. Topics include floating point arithmetic, roundoff error and propagation, numerical solution of nonlinear equations, interpolation and approximation, and numerical integration. The Fortran language will be taught and used in programming assignments. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: CMPT 183 and MATH 221.

CMPT371: Software Engineering I: Analysis and Design (4 hours lecture)

Utilization of software engineering principles and techniques for the specification, analysis, and design of high-quality complex software systems including both technical and non-technical aspects. 4 sh.

Prerequisites: CMPT 287.

CMPT372: Software Engineering II: Implementation and Testing (4 hours lecture)

This course utilizes software engineering principles and techniques for the implementation, testing and maintenance of high-quality complex software systems, as designed in a previous course (CMPT 371). 4 sh.

Prerequisites: CMPT 371.

CMPT385: Computer System Organization (3 hours lecture)

Introduction to chip technology, microprocessors, microcomputers, architecture, instruction sets and programming of microcomputers, and other bus-oriented computers. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: CMPT 281.

CMPT387: Principles of Data Communications (3 hours lecture)

Fundamentals of data communication topics. Analog Digital, Broadband-Baseband, TDM-FDM, AM-FM techniques. Error codes and protocols. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: CMPT 281.

CMPT388: Foundations of Artificial Intelligence (3 hours lecture)

A general, comprehensive coverage of the main areas constituting the field of artificial intelligence, introduction of computer vision, natural language processing (NLP), pattern recognition and neural networks. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: CMPT 371.

CMPT472: Computer Graphics (3 hours lecture)

An introduction to computer graphics, including the algorithms to generate two-dimensional and three-dimensional graphical pictures. An overview of interactive graphics and graphics devices. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: CMPT 287 and MATH 335.

CMPT481: Operating Systems (3 hours lecture)

Process Management. Process synchronization and deadlock prevention. Memory Management. Interrupts processing. I/O Control. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: CMPT 371.

CMPT483: Database Systems (3 hours lecture)

A comprehensive collection of database organizations and design tools: file organizations and evaluations, database structures, schemata and implementations. Database security, operations and management. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: CMPT 371.

CMPT484: Fundamentals of Programming Languages (3 hours lecture)

Syntax and semantics of modern programming languages with emphasis on programming in the large, functional, logic, and object-oriented paradigms. Common threads found in both imperative and non-imperative languages discussed. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: CMPT 371.

CMPT485: Compiler Construction (3 hours lecture)

Introduction to the concepts and techniques used in the description of programming languages and in the construction of compilers. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: CMPT 484.

CMPT486: Design of Computer Interfaces (3 hours lecture)

Basic digital and analog computing circuits and interface circuits, computer-telecommunication interfaces. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: CMPT 385.

CMPT487: Local Area Networks (LAN's) (3 hours lecture)

Overview, topology, taxonomy, transmission, technology media and control protocols of microcomputer LAN's. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: CMPT 387.

CMPT493: Advanced Database Theory (3 hours lecture)

This course continues the introduction to data management. Topics include: security, integrity, concurrency and recovery, query optimization, file structures and other performance issues. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: CMPT 483.

CMPT495: Topics in Computer Science for Undergraduates

Study of specialized topics in computer science. May be repeated once for a maximum of 6.0 credits as long as the topic is different. 1 - 3 sh.

Prerequisites: CMPT 287 and departmental approval.

CMPT497: Undergraduate Research in Computer Science I

Individual research in areas of computer science agreed upon by the student and the instructor. The results of the research will be a basis of a seminar or colloquium to be given by the student. Students must not accumulate more than 6 credits total in courses CMPT 497, 498, MATH 497, 498. 1 - 3 sh.

Prerequisites: CMPT 281, MATH 335, and departmental approval.

CMPT498: Undergraduate Research in Computer Science II

Individual research in areas of computer science agreed upon by the student and the instructor. The results of the research will be a basis of a seminar or colloquium to be given by the student. Students must not accumulate more than 6 credits total in courses CMPT 497, 498 MATH 497, 498. 1 - 3 sh.

Prerequisites: CMPT 281, MATH 335, and departmental approval.

CMPT499: Cooperative Education in Computer Science

The study of theoretical ideas of computer science combined with their practical applications in a real life environment. The co-op experience is a semester working off-campus under the guidance of a company supervisor, and a faculty supervisor. Only 3 of the 8 credits may be used to fulfill the major requirement. 3 - 8 sh.

Prerequisites: CMPT 320 or CMPT 371 and departmental approval.

CMPT580: Machine Organization and Architecture (3 hours lecture)

Basic computer organization and design, digital functions, data representation, microprogramming, CPU organization, the assembler language, and addressing techniques. Required of majors. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Permission of graduate coordinator.

CMPT583: Computer Algorithms (3 hours lecture)

Algorithms: definition, design and analysis; sorting and searching techniques and introductory dynamic programming studied as algorithms with complexity theory and optimization techniques applied. Required of majors. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Permission of graduate coordinator.

ECON101: Principles of Economics: Macro (3 hours lecture)

A study of the American economy, analytically and institutionally; the achievement of an optimal allocation of resources, price stability, full employment level of national income and long term growth. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science, Social Science. 3 sh.

ECON102: Principles of Economics: Micro (3 hours lecture)

Organization and operation of the American economy for the production and distribution of goods and services. Pricing of products and factors of production in market situations varying from competition to monopoly. Resource allocation, price determination and behavior of the firm in the determination of quantity of output and the hiring of factors of production. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science, Social Science. 3 sh.

MATH122: Calculus I (4 hours lecture)

Limits, continuity; derivative and differentiation; applications of the derivative, maxima, minima, and extreme considerations; antiderivatives; Riemann integral. 4 sh.

Prerequisites: MATH 111 or MATH 112 or placement through the Montclair State University Placement Test (MSUPT) or a satisfactory score on department's Calculus Readiness Test. (Students who did not satisfy the course prerequisite at MSU and students who received a grade of D-, D, or D+ in the prerequisite course taken at MSU are required to demonstrate competency on the department's Calculus Readiness Test.)

MATH221: Calculus II (4 hours lecture)

Riemann integral applications, transcendental functions, techniques of integration, improper integrals, L'Hospital's rule, infinite series. 4 sh.

Prerequisites: MATH 122.

MATH335: Linear Algebra (4 hours lecture)

The course content will cover the foundations of the algebra of vector spaces, matrix operations, matrix invertibility theorems, linear independence, span, basis, linear transformations, finite dimensional Hilbert Spaces, Gram-Schmidt process, projections, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and applications. The focus of the course will be to develop advanced mathematical skills in reading and understanding abstract mathematical definitions, constructing examples, and developing mathematical proofs. Meets the University Writing Requirement for majors in Mathematics. 4 sh.

Prerequisites: MATH 222 or equivalent.

MGMT231: Management Processes (3 hours lecture)

To provide undergraduate students a review of classical and modern approaches to the managerial process as it relates to the manager's functions of planning, organizing, communication, motivation, leading, controlling, and managing change. Emphasizing new forces in the managerial environment such as workplace diversity and economic globalization, these reviews will be tied to the open-system model and the contingency approach as overall frameworks for understanding organizations and management. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ENWR 105 or HONP 100.

PHYS191: University Physics I (3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab)

This one-semester calculus-based course including laboratory is a study of the principles of physics and some applications to society's problems. Topics covered include mechanics, thermodynamics, fluids, and harmonic motion. 4 sh.

Prerequisites: MATH 122 is prerequisite or co-requisite.

PHYS192: University Physics II (3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab)

Calculus-based course. Study of some principles of physics and some applications to society's problems. Topics include: wave motion, sound and noise pollution, optics, electricity, lasers, nuclear theory, radiation, nuclear reactors, waste disposal. 4 sh.

Prerequisites: MATH 221 is prerequisite or corequisite.

STAT330: Fundamentals of Modern Statistics I (3 hours lecture)

Displaying, describing and modeling data; arrangements for producting data; probability; methods for drawing conclusions from data: significance testing, confidence interval estimation, linear regression, analysis of variance. Examples from many disciplines including the social and natural sciences. Statistical software is used. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: MATH 221.

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