COMPUTER 1010 1 credit
Introduction to Computer Science
This course provides the opportunity for students to learn about the computer science program and resources available at UW-Platteville. Topics include the use of computers, as well as issues and opportunities in computer science. F

COMPUTER 1130 3 credits
Introduction to Programming
An introduction to programming for students with no previous computer programming experience. Covers control structures, procedures, programming environments, and problem solving. F, S, Su

COMPUTER 1430 3 credits
Programming in C++
A technical course in computing, algorithms, data representation, and procedural programming. Modularity and abstraction stressed in algorithm development. Style and documentation stressed in program development. Weekly lab programs engrain the syntax and semantics of C++. A few larger, out-of-class programs tie the concepts together. F, S, Su

COMPUTER 1830 3 credits
Microcomputer Applications
A course recommended for all non-computer science majors who need to know how to use the microcomputer. The major emphasis will be on using microcomputers with the most popular kinds of computer software used in business and education today including word processing, spreadsheets and database management. (Not open to computer science majors.) F, S, Su

COMPUTER 2230 3 credits
Programming in COBOL
To develop an understanding of, and provide practice in, the use of proper strategies and techniques for business program design and development. To develop ability to apply the COBOL language to implement problem solutions. To gain the background for further study of software design and computer programming in a business environment. Emphasis on structured programming and program style. P: COMPUTER 1430. S

COMPUTER 2340 3 credits
Programming in Visual Basic
An introduction to event driven, object-based programming techniques in Visual Basic. Students will design, code, and debug Graphic User Interface (GUI) programs and apply the technique to business applications. P: COMPUTER 1430. F

COMPUTER 2430 3 credits
Object-Oriented Programming & Data Structures I
(cross-offered under SOFTWARE 2430)
An introduction to object-oriented programming. Emphasis on building and testing classes using software engineering techniques. Includes study of a standard class library and use of inheritance and polymorphism for building subclasses and extensibility. Coverage of the stack and queue classical data structures. Discussion of searching, sorting, and hashing techniques. Introduction to linked lists. P: COMPUTER 1430. F, S

COMPUTER 2630 3 credits
Object-Oriented Programming & Data Structures II
(cross offered under SOFTWARE 2630)
Continuation of the object-oriented programming and data structure topics from COMPUTER 2430. Coverage of pointers, templates, linked lists, trees, recursion, graphs, and algorithm analysis. Use of software engineering techniques such as inspections, test plans, and configuration management within a group-based project environment. P: COMPUTER/SOFTWARE 2430. C: MATH 2730. F, S

COMPUTER 2830 3 credits
Advanced Microcomputer Applications
This course is designed to acquaint the students with additional microcomputer applications beyond that of COMPUTER 1830. In particular, the major emphasis will be on configuration and setup of microcomputers; communication software (the use of the Internet); presentation software; multimedia; advanced spreadsheet topics such as advanced graphing, macros, and data analysis; and an application related to the student's major. A presentation and paper will be developed by the student on a particular software application, e.g. an expert system, accounting package, decision making software, Human Resource Information System (HRIS), etc. P: COMPUTER 1830. S

COMPUTER 2990 1-3 credits
Computer Science Special Topics
The subject matter and instructor for each instance of this class will be listed in the class schedule. Students should check with the instructor for details.

COMPUTER 3030 3 credits
Artificial Intelligence
A study of knowledge representation, search techniques, expert systems, predicate calculus, and natural languages. Discussion of the successes and limitations of past and current AI programs. Programming assignments in LISP and Prolog illustrate formal topics. P: COMPUTER/SOFTWARE 2630. S - Odd

COMPUTER 3130 3 credits
Systems Analysis and Design
Provide an understanding of the duties of the systems analyst and the specific methods and techniques for system development (preliminary survey through system design) with an introduction to utilizing CASE software throughout the entire process. P: COMPUTER 2230. F

COMPUTER 3230 3 credits
Computer Architecture/Operating Systems
This course combines the strengths of two areas: assembler language programming and operating systems. The major areas of assembler such as architecture, data types, logic and control and interrupts will be covered. The major areas of operating systems including processes, mutual exclusion, critical sections, parallel processing, EAL and virtual storage, job scheduling and UNIX, VMS and NT will be emphasized. P: COMPUTER/SOFTWARE 2430. S

COMPUTER 3340 3 credits
Windows Programming
Continuation of Windows programming techniques. Discussion of the Component Object Model (COM), Dyanamic Link Library (DLL), and the Windows Application Programming Interface (API). Study also includes the Windows common controls, some Internet controls, and Dynamic HTML (DHTML). P: COMPUTER 2340, and COMPUTER/SOFTWARE 2430. S

COMPUTER 3430 3 credits
Object-Oriented Analysis & Design
(cross offered under SOFTWARE 3430)
Requirements engineering, analysis, and specification using the object-oriented paradigm. Object-oriented architectural and detailed design. Use of an OOA&D modeling language such as UML. Investigation of OOA&D patterns. Use of object-oriented libraries such as component libraries and toolkits. Moderate size, GUI-based group project. C: COMPUTER/SOFTWARE 2630. F

COMPUTER 3520 3 credits
Programming Language Structures
A study of programming language topics which include data objects, data types, storage management, syntax, BNF descriptions, semantics, lexical analysis and parsing. Examples taken from languages with different characteristics such as Ada, APL, C, FORTRAN, LISP, Modula-2, Prolog, and SNOBOL. P: COMPUTER/SOFTWARE 2630. F

COMPUTER 3530 3 credits
Systems Development and Implementation
Strategies and techniques of analysis and design for producing logical methodologies for dealing with complexity in the development and implementation of information systems. Use of software tools, file access methods and operating system facilities. P: COMPUTER 3130. S

COMPUTER 3630 3 credits
Database Design and Implementation
This course will explore fundamental concepts necessary for the design, use, and implementation of database systems. Study of database modeling and design, languages and facilities provided by the database management systems, and techniques for implementing database systems will be examined. Major database models will be discussed with primary focus on the relational database model and query languages. P: COMPUTER/SOFTWARE 2430 and MATH 2730. S

COMPUTER 3640 3 credits
Client/Server Programming
This course will introduce students to the concepts of client server applications. Terminology associated with client server application development and issues surrounding client server implementation will be addressed. The emphasis of the course will be in learning to use client server software for rapid development of applications. This will be accomplished by developing small applications within the timeframe of the semester. P: COMPUTER/SOFTWARE 2430. F

COMPUTER 3750 3 credits
Microprocessors, Logic Design and Assembly Programming
(cross offered under Electrical Engineering 3750)
An introduction to digital logic and assembly language programming for microprocessor-based systems. Fundamentals of microprocessor architecture, data representation, arithmetic, debugging systems, procedures, interrupts, timing, and interfacing with hardware. P: "C" or better in ELECTENG 1210, COMPUTER 1430, and (ELECTENG 2210 or COMPUTER/SOFTWARE 2430). F, S

COMPUTER 3830 3 credits
Data Communications and Computer Networks
An introduction to data communications and computer networks. Topics include network architectures and topologies, network analysis, and the layered approach to data communication, concentrating on the data link and network layers. P: COMPUTER/SOFTWARE 2430. F

COMPUTER 3920 3 credits
Computer Graphics
An introduction to computer graphics including raster hardware, standard graphics software packages and important algorithms such as window-to-viewpoint mapping; clipping of lines, characters and polygons; 2-D and 3-D transformations and hidden line/surface removal. P: COMPUTER/SOFTWARE 2630 and MATH 3230. F - Odd

COMPUTER 3930 3 credits
CICS Application Programming
An introduction to CICS command-level programming using COBOL. Techniques to design and develop online application programs with CICS, a data communication system to maintain and access files and databases. P: COMPUTER 3530. F

COMPUTER 4030 3 credits
Operating Systems
An introduction to the concepts and structure of operating systems. Device management and interrupt processing. Virtual machines and memory management. Sequential and concurrent processes. Interprocess synchronization and communication issues. Job and processor scheduling. Algorithms for distributed processing. Multiprocessing organization and current areas of research. P: COMPUTER/SOFTWARE 2630 and COMPUTER/ELECTENG 3750. S

COMPUTER 4110 1 credit
Seminar
The course consists of lectures/discussions presented by both computer science faculty and students enrolled in the class. P: Computer Science major/minor and junior/senior standing. F, S

COMPUTER 4230 3 credits
Applications in Information Systems
Applications of computer programming and system development concepts, principles and practices to a comprehensive system development project. A team approach is used to design and develop a realistic system of moderate complexity. Also includes coverage of advanced features of the COBOL language. P: COMPUTER 3530. F

COMPUTER 4830 1-3 credits
Special Topics in Computer Science
The subject matter and instructor for each instance of this class will be listed in the class schedule. Students should check with the instructor for details. P: Junior or Senior standing and consent of instructor.

COMPUTER 4930 1-3 credits
Independent Study in Computer Science
For the student who wishes to delve more deeply into a specific area of study topics not available through the scheduled classes. P: consent of advisor and instructor. F, S, Su

COMPUTER 4990 1-6 credits
Internships
Enhancement of the educational experience through specific work and observation with computers in a business, industry or institution. P: Junior or Senior standing, 18 or more hours of computer science credit, and consent of the department internship coordinator. F, S, Su