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Prerequisites: COSC 719
Credits: 3
This course is a study in the analysis of data stored as images. Image
and video data processing has emerged as a major study area in
computer science. Topics include color image processing, compression
techniques, wavelet and multi resolution processing, image
segmentation, and object recognition and tracking.

COSC 831 ADVANCED DATA WAREHOUSING AND DATA MINING
Prerequisites: COSC 631 and COSC 599
Credits: 3
This course covers the fundamentals of data warehousing architecture
and issues involving planning, constructing and maintaining a data
warehouse. The course introduces the concept of data mining and how
it relates to data warehousing. The specific topics covered include the
logical design of a data warehouse, data staging area and extract-
transform-load processing. The course discusses multi-dimensional
analysis using OLAP techniques, and coverage of knowledge discovery
processing including common data modeling techniques

COSC 871 NUMERICAL OPTIMIZATION
Prerequisites: COSC 641 and COSC 599
Credits: 3
Study of linear and non-linear programming focusing on the
implementation and analysis of algorithms. Numerical aspects such as
propagation of errors and the control of errors will be covered. Topics
such as genetic algorithms and simulated annealing will be included as
global optimization techniques.

COSC 887 HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING
Prerequisites: COSC 599
Credits: 3
This course explores the architectural classifications and taxonomies of
parallel machines. Topics include enabling technologies including
advanced processor concepts, interconnection networks, parallel
performance and scalability. An introduction to parallel algorithms and
programming models will be studied.

COSC 890 – 899 SELECTED TOPICS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
Prerequisites: COSC 799
Credits: 3

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