UB - University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Computer Science and Engineering

photo of CSE grad students in classCSE Undergraduate Course Offerings - Spring 2014

CSE 101 Computers: A General Introduction

Introduces computers and applications software. Areas of study include computers and their societal impact; history; hardware; problem solving; buying computers and software; and application packages, such as word processing, spreadsheets, and database systems. Admitted computer science and computer engineering majors should not enroll in this course.

Open
0/150
Jan 27, 2014 - May 9, 2014
MWF, 1100 - 1150
R25 Needs Assignment
4
Basic knowledge of arithmetic. No experience with computers needed.
None
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CSE 111 Great Ideas in Computer Science

Designed to satisfy the mathematics core requirements. Students study algorithmic problem-solving techniques and gain an appreciation for some of the most interesting and significant results of computer science, as well as its intellectual and social significance. The course has both a mathematical and a laboratory component. Topics may include algorithm design, introduction to programming, structured programming, software tools, software engineering, text manipulation, numerical computation, transistors, very large-scale integrated circuits, machine architecture, language translation, operating systems, and artificial intelligence. Admitted computer science and computer engineering majors should not enroll in this course sequence.

Open
0/360
Staff
Jan 27, 2014 - May 9, 2014
ARR
SIM HQ Arr
4
None
None
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CSE 111 Great Ideas in Computer Science

Designed to satisfy the mathematics core requirements. Students study algorithmic problem-solving techniques and gain an appreciation for some of the most interesting and significant results of computer science, as well as its intellectual and social significance. The course has both a mathematical and a laboratory component. Topics may include algorithm design, introduction to programming, structured programming, software tools, software engineering, text manipulation, numerical computation, transistors, very large-scale integrated circuits, machine architecture, language translation, operating systems, and artificial intelligence. Admitted computer science and computer engineering majors should not enroll in this course sequence.

Open
0/120
Staff
Jan 27, 2014 - May 9, 2014
ARR
SIM HQ Arr
4
None
None
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CSE 111 Great Ideas in Computer Science

Designed to satisfy the mathematics core requirements. Students study algorithmic problem-solving techniques and gain an appreciation for some of the most interesting and significant results of computer science, as well as its intellectual and social significance. The course has both a mathematical and a laboratory component. Topics may include algorithm design, introduction to programming, structured programming, software tools, software engineering, text manipulation, numerical computation, transistors, very large-scale integrated circuits, machine architecture, language translation, operating systems, and artificial intelligence. Admitted computer science and computer engineering majors should not enroll in this course sequence.

Open
0/200
Jan 27, 2014 - May 9, 2014
MWF, 1200 - 1250
R25 Needs Assignment
4
None
None
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CSE 113 Introduction to Computer Programming I

Introduction to computers and computer programming intended for nonmajors. Currently required for some School of Management majors and appropriate for others seeking a practical introduction to computer programming. Topics include the use of data types and variables, programming control constructs supported by modern languages, input/output, basic concepts of object-oriented programming (such as classes, objects, encapsulation, information hiding, and code reuse), as well as graphical user interfaces. No previous computer experience assumed. Not suitable for intended computer science or computer engineering majors except those who have absolutely no experience using a computer. Admitted computer science and computer engineering students should not take this course.

Open
0/190
Jan 27, 2014 - May 9, 2014
MWF, 900A - 950A
R25 Needs Assignment
4
None
None
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CSE 115 Introduction to Computer Science for Majors I

Provides the fundamentals of the field to computer science and computer engineering majors, introducing students to algorithm design and implementation in a modern, high-level programming language. Emphasizes problem solving by abstraction. Topics include object-oriented design using a formal modeling language; fundamental object-oriented principles such as classes, objects, interfaces, inheritance and polymorphism; simple event-driven programming; data types; variables; expressions; basic imperative programming techniques, including assignment, input/output, subprograms, parameters, sequencing, selection and iteration; the use of aggregate data structures, such as arrays or more general collections; simple design patterns.

Open
0/200
Jan 27, 2014 - May 9, 2014
MWF, 1100 - 1150
R25 Needs Assignment
4
No previous programming experience required
MTH 141 or equivalent
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CSE 116 Introduction to Computer Science for Majors II

Continuation of CSE 115. Heavily emphasizes abstract data types (ADTs) and object-oriented methodology, and expects students not only to understand ADTs but also to design and implement robust ADTs using a modern object-oriented programming language. Further emphasizes object-oriented techniques, which support sound software engineering, such as encapsulation, polymorphism and inheritance as well as the use of more complex design patterns. Essential topics integrated in this framework include the use of recursion; linked data structures, including lists, stacks, queues, binary trees, and other advanced data structures; and algorithms for searching and sorting; exceptions and exception handling, event-driven programming. Introduces the analysis of algorithm complexity (0-notation).

Open
0/150
Jan 27, 2014 - May 9, 2014
MWF, 100P - 150P
R25 Needs Assignment
4
CSE 115 or permission of instructor
None
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CSE 116 Introduction to Computer Science for Majors II

Continuation of CSE 115. Heavily emphasizes abstract data types (ADTs) and object-oriented methodology, and expects students not only to understand ADTs but also to design and implement robust ADTs using a modern object-oriented programming language. Further emphasizes object-oriented techniques, which support sound software engineering, such as encapsulation, polymorphism and inheritance as well as the use of more complex design patterns. Essential topics integrated in this framework include the use of recursion; linked data structures, including lists, stacks, queues, binary trees, and other advanced data structures; and algorithms for searching and sorting; exceptions and exception handling, event-driven programming. Introduces the analysis of algorithm complexity (0-notation).

Open
0/100
Jan 27, 2014 - May 9, 2014
MWF, 400P - 450P
R25 Needs Assignment
4
CSE 115 or permission of instructor
None
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CSE 191 Discrete Structures

Foundational material for further studies in computer science. Topics include logic, proofs, sets, functions, relations, recursion, recurrence relations, mathematical induction, graphs, trees, and some basic counting theory. CSE 191 is required for computer science and computer engineering majors.

Open
0/180
Jan 27, 2014 - May 9, 2014
MWF, 300P - 350P
R25 Needs Assignment
4
None
None
LEC

CSE 241 Digital Systems

A course in digital principles which includes an introduction to machine dependent programming. Topics covered include: fundamentals of digital logic, computer arithmetic & Boolean algebra, minimization techniques, basic components of digital circuits such as logic gates and flip-flops, information representation, design of combinational and sequential circuits, memory devices and programmable logic devices, CPU organization, arithmetic logic unit and control unit design, assembly language programming.

Open
0/150
Dr. Kui Ren
Jan 27, 2014 - May 9, 2014
MWF, 1000 - 1050
R25 Needs Assignment
4
CSE 191
None
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CSE 250 Data Structures

Provides a rigorous analysis of the design, implementation, and properties of advanced data structures. Topics include order notation and time-space analysis and tradeoffs in a list, tree and graph algorithms, and hashing. Surveys library implementations of basic data structures in a high-level language. Advanced data structure implementations are studied in detail. Illustrates the importance of choosing appropriate data structures when solving a problem by programming projects in a high-level language different from the language of CSE 115 and CSE 116; also covers instruction in this language. CSE 191 may also be used as a corequisite.

Open
0/125
Jan 27, 2014 - May 9, 2014
MWF, 1200 - 1250
R25 Needs Assignment
4
CSE 116, CSE 191
None
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CSE 305 Introduction to Programming Languages

Examines the various components of programming languages so students will understand the choices that have been made by programming language designers, and how those choices affect how procedures may be expressed and how data are conceptualized. Topics generally include the nature of variables, types, expressions, control structures, subprograms, concurrency, and exceptions; syntax and semantics. Discusses different programming paradigms, such as imperative, functional, logic, procedural and object-oriented.

Open
0/150
Jan 27, 2014 - May 9, 2014
TR, 1230 - 150P
R25 Needs Assignment
4
CSE 250
None
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CSE 341 Computer Organization

Basic hardware and software issues of computer organization. Topics include computer abstractions and technology, performance evaluation, instruction set architecture, arithmetic logic unit design, advanced computer arithmetic, datapath and control unit design, pipelining, memory hierarchy, input-output.

Open
0/100
Jan 27, 2014 - May 9, 2014
MWF, 1000 - 1050
R25 Needs Assignment
4
CSE 241 or EE 378
None
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CSE 379 Introduction to Microprocessors and Microcomputers

Microprocessor architecture, machine language programming, microprocessor assemblers, assembly language programming, software development, memory and I/O interface, interrupts, microprocessor system design and microprocessor applications.

Open
0/120
Jan 27, 2014 - May 9, 2014
MWF, 900A - 950A
R25 Needs Assignment
3
CSE 241 or EE 378
CSE 380
LEC

CSE 380 Introduction to Microprocessors and Microcomputers Lab

A microprocessor system and its application in embedded devices. This course is the laboratory component to CSE 379. Topics include: microprocessor architecture; memory organization; assembly language programming; microprocessor assemblers; software development; use of microprocessor boards; memory and I/O interfaces; programming peripherals; interrupt system programming; microprocessor system design and applications.

Open
0/120
Jan 27, 2014 - May 9, 2014
MWF, 400P - 450P
R25 Needs Assignment
3
CSE 241 or EE 378
CSE 379
LEC

CSE 396 Introduction to the Theory of Computation

Covers machine models and formal specifications of the classes of computational problems they can solve. The central concepts are the Turing machine and the classes of decidable and computably enumerable languages. The Halting Problem and other natural problems are shown to be undecidable by Turing machines, implying that they are undecidable by high-level programming languages or any other known computational model. Finite automata, which are Turing machines without external memory, are shown to correspond to the class of regular languages. The course also covers regular expressions, time and space complexity of Turing machines, reducibility between problems, and NP-completeness.

Open
0/100
Staff
Jan 27, 2014 - May 9, 2014
MWF, 100P - 150P
R25 Needs Assignment
4
CSE 191, CSE 250
None
LEC

CSE 410 Special Topics

Open
0/30
Jan 27, 2014 - May 9, 2014
MWF, 1100 - 1150
R25 Needs Assignment
4
LEC

CSE 421 Introduction to Operating Systems

Covers the principles and techniques in the design of operating systems. Describes concepts of operating systems in terms of functions, structure, and implementation, particularly emphasizing multiprogramming. Topics include process coordination, deadlocks, memory management, device management, file systems, scheduling policies for CPU, and network and distributed operating systems. Illustrates concepts with examples from existing operating systems.

Open
0/60
Jan 27, 2014 - May 9, 2014
MWF, 900A - 950A
R25 Needs Assignment
4
CSE 250 and Approved Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Bioinformatics/CS Majors Only. Departmental senior standing recommended.
None
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CSE 431 Algorithms Analysis and Design

Introduces basic elements of the design and analysis of algorithms. Topics include asymptotic notations and analysis, divide and conquer, greedy algorithms, dynamic programming, fundamental graph algorithms, NP-completeness, approximation algorithms, and network flows. For each topic, beside in-depth coverage, we discuss one or more representative problems and their algorithms. In addition to the design and analysis of algorithms, students are expected to gain substantial discrete mathematics problem solving skills essential for computer scientists and engineers.

Open
0/30
Dr. Jinhui Xu
Jan 27, 2014 - May 9, 2014
TR, 1230 - 150P
R25 Needs Assignment
4
CSE 331, MTH 142
None
LEC

CSE 453 Hardware/Software Integrated Systems Design

Software designs produced in the prerequisite CSE 442 Software Engineering course are carried here to a complete hardware realization. Bringing skills learned from previous hardware and software-oriented courses, students form multidisciplinary workgroups and are given tools, parts, goals, and constraints, all of which define the integrated design setting. These workgroups identify, formulate, and solve the hardware and software problems posed by their project, and defend their realization concepts at key intervals during the project build-out. Projects are tested, and a report analyzing the level of satisfaction of design and performance specifications submitted. Each group prepares a "rollout" presentation, which includes a demonstration of their project in operation. This is a required course for CEN majors.

Open
0/80
Jan 27, 2014 - May 9, 2014
TR, 930A - 1050
R25 Needs Assignment
4
CSE 442 or permission of instructor
None
LEC

CSE 467 Computational Linguistics

Introduces computational models for understanding natural languages. Covers topics including, but not limited to, syntactic and semantic parsing, generation, and knowledge representation techniques. Cross-listed with LIN 467.

Open
0/16
Staff
Jan 27, 2014 - May 9, 2014
MWF, 1100 - 1150
R25 Needs Assignment
3
CSE 305 or permission of instructor
None
LEC

CSE 468 Robotics Algorithms

Open
0/60
Staff
Jan 27, 2014 - May 9, 2014
MWF, 1100 - 1150
R25 Needs Assignment
4
LEC

CSE 474 Introduction to Machine Learning

Involves teaching computer programs to improve their performance through guided training and unguided experience. Takes both symbolic and numerical approaches. Topics include concept learning, decision trees, neural nets, latent variable models, probabilistic inference, time series models, Bayesian learning, sampling methods, computational learning theory, support vector machines, and reinforcement learning.

Open
0/60
Staff
Jan 27, 2014 - May 9, 2014
MWF, 200P - 250P
R25 Needs Assignment
4
CSE 250; EAS 305 or MTH 309; permission of instructor
None
LEC

CSE 486 Distributed Systems

Addresses some of the fundamental challenges in the design, implementation and deployment of large-scale distributed systems. Concepts covered include concurrency, synchronization, connection establishment, event handling, inter process communication, storage management, and service registration, discovery, and lookup. Also covers issues related to distributed objects such as life cycle management, mobility, security, naming, location, evolution, and autonomy. Analyses and implements possible solutions using objects, processes, services, components and frameworks. Offered irregularly.

Open
0/50
Dr. Steven Ko
Jan 27, 2014 - May 9, 2014
MWF, 300P - 350P
R25 Needs Assignment
4
CSE 250 or permission of instructor
None
LEC

CSE 487 Data Intensive Computing

Overview of information technology in large-scale commercial and scientific systems, emphasizing state of the art computing in realizing various services and the frameworks supporting these services. Concepts covered include: enterprise modeling, process modeling, process automation and streamlining, workflow management, messaging, persistent message queues, transaction monitoring, document exchange, application servers, service definition (web services, web services definition language: WSDL), connection and resource reservation protocols (TCP, grid computing), integration technologies and architectures (Java 2 Enterprise Edition: J2EE, extensible Markup Language: XML, and Globus toolkit).

Open
0/60
Jan 27, 2014 - May 9, 2014
TR, 1100 - 1220
R25 Needs Assignment
4
CSE 305 programming languages or equivalent, object-oriented design and programming in Java
None
LEC

CSE 489 Modern Network Concepts

Introduces basic elements of modern computer and telecommunications networks. Discusses a hybrid five-layer reference model resembling the popular TCP/IP model. In each layer, the course introduces the state-of-the-art hardware and software technologies. These include, for example, fiber-optic and wireless/mobile/cellular communications at the physical layer, to network security in the application layer. Offered once a year.

Open
0/60
Jan 27, 2014 - May 9, 2014
TR, 200P - 320P
R25 Needs Assignment
4
CSE 250, and either EAS 305 or MTH 411
None
LEC

CSE 490 Computer Architecture

Examines system architecture with 32- and 64-bit microprocessors. Topics include the design of high-performance computer systems, such as workstations and multiprocessor systems using recent advanced microprocessor. Considers the internal architecture of recent microprocessors, followed by vector processing, memory hierarchy design, and communication subsystems for I/O and interprocessor communication.

Open
0/40
Staff
Jan 27, 2014 - May 9, 2014
MWF, 400P - 450P
R25 Needs Assignment
4
CSE 379 or CSE 341
None
LEC

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