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Fundamental techniques of computer program development using a high-level
language. Topics include assignment, expression, declarations, control
statements, arrays, structures, functions and subroutines, block structure,
string handling, and programming methodology, including top-down design,
structured programming, programming style, and debugging.

COSC 504 SOFTWARE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT II
Prerequisites: COSC 503 or Permission of instructor
Credits: 3
Topics include preprocessor facilities, storage control, pointer variables, direct
I/O, and recursion. Data structures, such as stacks, queues, circular lists, linked
lists, trees, and graphs. Algorithms for searching, sorting, merging, hashing.
System functions, such as compiling, link editing, and libraries.

COSC 514 OPERATING SYSTEMS I
Prerequisites: COSC 502 and COSC 504
Credits: 3
Introduction to the structure of multiprogramming computer operating
systems. Topics include concurrent programming and monitors, process
communication and synchronization, process and disk scheduling, deadlocks,
memory hierarchies, paging and segmentation. Survey of various processors,
performance coprocessors, open systems, O/S security, Unix, and VMS.

COSC 516 COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
Prerequisites: COSC 502
Credits: 3
Introduction to high-speed computer architecture. Parallel architecture,
memory and I/O subsystems. Principles of pipelining and vector processing,
pipeline computers and vectorization methods, examples of vector processors.
Structures and algorithms for array processors, SIMD and MIMD computers,
interconnection networks, associative array processors. Case studies of
representative high-speed processors.
COSC 517 SATELLITE OPERATIONS AND CONTROL
Prerequisites: Graduate Status
Credits: 3
This course provides students with a basic understanding of satellite operations
and control. Topics to be covered include: orbits, launch vehicle and propulsion
spacecraft systems, satellite communications, ground systems, earth stations,

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