54 courses in the 1988–89 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
CS 100Introduction to Computer UsageF,W,S 2C2L 0.5
An introduction to universally applicable computer services. Hands-on experience with common software and hardware, supported by examples of applications and social implications chosen from many disciplines. Topics include: electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheets, record management, and hardware and software concepts.
CS 102Introduction to Computer ProgrammingF,W,S 3C,2L 0.5
Fundamental techniques of algorithm design and program development. Introduction to a programming language applicable to the student's field of study. Topics include: structured programming, simple data elements, sequential operations, iterative statements, selection statements, data aggregations, functions and subroutines.
Prereq: Computer literacy (e.g. CS 100 or extensive high school computing)
Divisions of the course will be application-oriented: CS 102 COM (commerce), CS 102 SCI (sciences), CS 102 SSC (social sciences), and CS 102 HUM (humanities). Not all divisions will be offered each term.
CS 102 cannot be counted for credit toward a BMath degree.
CS 131Principles of Computer Science |F,W,S 2C,1T,3L 0.5
An introduction to the use of computers in problem solving, including an overview of computer science, introduction to algorithms and structured programming, - correctness and efficiency, file and data base management, communications and networks. Labs will emphasize hands-on exposure to modern applications soft- - ware and to the use and development of appropriate software tools.
Prereq: Full-time degree registration in the Faculty of Mathematics
CS 132Principles of Computer Science I!F,W,S 2C,1T,3L 0.5
An introduction to data representation and numerical problem solving, including an overview of programming systems and machine architectures, linked lists, hashing techniques, dynamic storage allocation, techniques for zero-finding and area-finding, solving linear equations, simulation and decidability. Labs will emphasize hands-on exposure to the use and development of appropriate software tools.
Prereq:CS 131 and full-time degree registration in the Faculty of Mathematics Antireq: CS 100, 102, 140, 180, 212.
234, 235, 240, 250 Also offered at St. Jerome's College in the Winter term
CS 2i2 FW,S 3C 05
Programming Principles and Practice High-level languages, including their specification and translation. Structured programming. Use of data structures, including lists and trees. Recursion. Sorting. Introduction to computational complexity and correctness.
CS 230Introduction to Computers and Computer SystemsF,W 3C 0.5
Basic computer architecture. Machine language and assembly language. I/O and interrupt handling. CPU scheduling, memory management, and file systems. Computer networks and data communications.
CS 234Programming Principles and PracticeF,W,S 2C,2T 0.5
To develop a sophisticated user-oriented understanding of software. A disciplined approach to program design. The need for and use of various contro! structures and data structures. Features of several high-level languages; techniques for their effective use. Specific topics include: structured programming, linked-list processing, recursion, string processing, tree processing and language development.
CS 240Programming Principles, Languages, and TechniquesF,W,S 2C,2T 0.5
To develop a thorough understanding of software as needed for program design. The need for and use of various control structures and data structures. Features of several high-level languages, techniques for their effective use. Specific topics include structured programming, linked-list processing, recursion, string processing, tree processing and language development.
Prereq:CS 250 and second-year standing in a Computer Science Major program
CS 241Principles of Computer Science IllF,W 2C,1T 0.5
The relationship between high-level languages and the computer architecture that underlies their implementation, including basic machine architecture, assemblers, specification and translation of programming languages, linkers and loaders, block-structured languages, parameter passing mechanisms, and comparison of programming languages. Prereq: CS 132 and an all-inclusive cumulative Math average of at least 60% Antireq: CS 212, 230, 234, 235, 240.
CS 242Principles of Computer Science IVF,W,S 2C,1T 0.5
The function of modern operating systems and their relationship to the computer architecture that underlies their implementation, including file systems, VO and interrupt handling, CPU scheduling and swapping, memory management, parallel processing. The course also includes an overview of computer networking, performance monitoring, modeling and simulation, and the social implications. of computing.
CS 250Fundamentals of Computers and Computer SystemsF,W 3C,1T 0.5
To give a thorough introduction to what goes on inside a computer, of machine organization, and of machine and assembly-language programming. To introduce students to computer software designed to assist user programs. Specific topics include: addressing modes, subroutines.and macros, microcomputer architecture, and operating system components.
Prereq: CS 140 and second-year standing in a Computer Science Major program
Antireq: CS 117, 131, 132, 230, 235, 241, 242, EL E 222
CS 316Introduction to Statistical Problem Solving by ComputerW 3C,iL 0.5
This is an applications oriented course which prepares the nonmathematical student to use the computer as a research tool. Topics include aids for Statistical analysis and the preparation of documents such as reports and theses. The course provides sufficient background for application to other problems specific to the individual’s field.
Prereq: One statistics course and computer literacy (e.g. CS 100 or high school computing), or consent of instructor
CS 316 cannot be counted for credit toward a BMath degree.
CS 330Introduction to Business SystemsF,W,S 3C 0.5
A study of application software systems in the business environment. Topics include data models of business functions, file and data base systems, and integrated accounting systems. Students modify an integrated accounting system and also work with a selection of commercially available software systems. Prereq: One of CS 102, 132, 140, 180, or equivalent, and a knowledge of accounting (e.g. ACC 101 or ACC 121/122) : CS 330 cannot be counted for credit toward a BMath Honours Computer Science degree.
Top-down design of data structures. Using representation-independent data types. Introduction to commonly used data types, including lists, sets, mappings, and trees. Selection of data representation.
A study of those hardware and software components comprising a computing system, with an emphasis on the role of operating systems in the support of programming activities. Topics include: computer architecture; input/output; operating systems; linkers, loaders, and libraries.
Prereq:CS 230 or (CS 234 and 235), and third-year standing
tion; least squares; numerical integration and differentiation. The intent is to expose students to the theory behind modern algorithms for solving mathematical problems.
Prereq:CS 132 or 140, MATH 130B, 134B and third-year standing.
Levels of data description and their role in the design of structures. Design of data representations for primary and secondary store. Introduction to the analysis of algorithms.
Prereq:CS 240 or 242, C&O 230, and third-year standing in a Computer Science Major program
The intent is to give a basic understanding of what goes on inside a computer, of machine architecture, and of some fundamental operating system services. Topics include: detailed introduction to hardware; representation of data; memory; central processor; addressing schemes; input/output; linking and loading. .
Prereq: One of CS 242, CS 250, EL E 222, and third-year standing in a Computer Science Major program
A study of those software components comprising a computing system, with an emphasis on the management of hardware resources and the support of multiple processes. Topics include: operating system services; file systems; linkers, loaders and libraries; monitors and debuggers; interrupt handling; critical sections; process communication and synchronization. Prereq: CS 340 and third-year standing in a Computer Science Major program CS 350 is recommended as a corequi
Combinational networks. Integrated circuit modules. Boolean algebras. Boolean functions, expressions and their simplification. Asynchronous sequential networks. Latches and flipflops. Synchronous operations. Analysis and synthesis of synchronous sequential networks. Sequential integrated-circuit modules; shift registers, counters, memories. Prereq: One of CS 242, CS 250, EL E 222, and third-year standing in a Computer Science Major program
CS 360Introduction to the Theory of ComputingF,W 3C 0.5
Models of computers including finite automata and Turing machines. Basics of formal languages with applications to syntax of programming languages. Unsolvable problems and their relevance to the semantics of programming. Concepts of computational complexity including algorithm optimality.
CS 372Introduction to Scientific Computation: Numerical Linear AlgebraF,W,S 3C 0.5
Pitfalls in computation. Direct solution of linear algebraic systems. Iterative solution of linear algebraic systems. Leastsquares computations. Iterative solution of f(x) = 0. Minimization of functions of several variables.
CS 374Introduction to Scientific Computation: Numerical ApproximationF,W,S 3C 0.5
Pitfalls in computation. Polynomial interpolation. Orthogonal polynomials and least-squares approximations. Numerical integration and differentiation. Data fitting. Prereq: CS 132 or 140, MATH 234A/B Antireg: CS 337, 375
An investigation into the role and function of software engineering practice in the construction of computer based systems. Topics include: requirements and specification; documentation techniques; analysis and design; implementation; testing and maintenance; management issues.
Prereq:CS 230 or 234, and a CS halfcredit labelled CS 330 or higher, and third-year standing
CS 430 cannot be counted for credit toward a BMath Honours Computer Science degree.
CS 4382 FS 3C 05 Business Systems Analysis Survey of organization and management theory. Systems theory and the systems approach. Systems design. Data base. concepts. Implementation and evaluation of computer based information systems.
An overview of some more advanced computer techniques, with an emphasis on their application in the analysis and design of systems. Topics include: data communication; queueing theory fundamentals; 2-D graphics; advanced software and hardware architectures; computer selection. Prereq: CS 335 and third-year standing CS 435 cannot be counted for credit toward a BMath Honours Computer Science degree.
An introduction to the basic techniques of simulation. Discrete simulation models; random number generators; the SIMSCRIPT and GPSS languages; analysis of simulation output; continuous simulation models and the CSMP language.
Computer Applications in Business: Data Bases A user-oriented approach to the management of large collections. of data. Methods used for the storage, selection and presentation of data. Common data base management systems.
Prereq: One of CS 230, 234, 330 and third-year standing
Introduction to the concepts of functional programming and logic, including programming by specification, programming without side effects and the use of non-standard control structures. Fundamentals of logic, calculus, model theoretic semantics and proof procedures. Exposure to languages like PROLOG, LISP, HOPE, FP and NIAL.
Prereq:CS 340 and fourth year standing in a Computer Science Major program
Phases of compilation. Lexical analysis and a review of parsing. Compilercompilers and translator writing systems. LEX and YACC. Scope rules, block structure, and symbol tables. Runtime stack management. Parameter passage mechanisms. Stack storage organization and templates. Heap storage management. Intermediate code. Code generation. Macros.
Prereq:CS 340, 360 and fourth-year standing in a Computer Science Major program
CS 446Software System Design and ImplementationF,W,S 3C 0.5
An investigation into the role and function of software engineering practice in the design and implementation of computer based systems. Topics include: structural design; procedural design; testing and reliability; management topics; programming languages and coding; portability techniques; maintenance; performance measurement and analysis.
Prereq:CS 240 or 242, and fourth-year standing in a Computer Science Major program
CS 448Introduction to Database ManagementF,W,S 3C 0.5
The course introduces the student to the techniques that have been developed for processing very large collections of data. The requirement that data be held on secondary storage (disks and tapes) has an enormous impact on the design of algorithms to access that data.
Prereq:CS 340 and fourth-year standing in a Computer Science Major program
The course is intended to prepare the student to choose a suitable computer for a given application. Review of combinational and sequential logic circuits. Discussion of “building block” - central processing units, stores, input/output systems, and bus structures. Case studies of machines.
Prereq:CS 350, one of CS 358, CS 369, EL E 323, and fourth-year standing in a Computer Science Major program
Intended to give students experience with tools and techniques of real-time programming, this course includes not only issues of microcomputer architecture and a real-time programming language and operating system, but also hands-on experience programming a microcomputer for applications such as process control, data acquisition and communication.
Prereq:CS 354 and fourth-year standing in a Computer Science Major program
A basic introduction to modern, looselycoupled distributed systems, including fairly comprehensive presentation of one or more example systems, discussions of software and hardware architecture, and theoretical treatment of some fundamental algorithms.
Prereq:CS 354 and fourth-year standing in a Computer Science Major program
CS 457Queueing Models: Analysis, Simulation, and Computer ApplicationsW 3C 0.5
An introduction to the basic results of queueing theory and the techniques of discrete event simulation. Emphasis is placed on the application of queueing models to computer systems and computer communication networks. Prereq: STAT 231, 333, CS 240 or 242, and fourth-year standing in a Computer Science Major program Antireq: CS 437
CS 458Design of Microprocessor-Based SystemsF,S 3C 0.5
An introduction to the design of digital systems such as those used in microcomputers, control and industrial: applications, or those dedicated to specific tasks. Topics include: digital electronics, microprocessors, memory chips and systems, standard and specialized peripheral chips, development and integration systems, and case studies. Laboratory-oriented: small teams design and implement microprocessor-based systems..
Prereq:CS 358 or 369, and fourth-year standing in a Computer Science Major program
Languages and their representations. Grammars - Chomsky hierarchy. Regular sets and sequential machines. Contextfree grammars — normal forms, basic properties. Pushdown automata and transducers. Operations on languages. Undecidable problems in language theory. Applications to the design of programming languages and compiler construction.
CS 464AComputability and Recursive Function TheoryW 3C 05°
Models of the computational process as reflected by computers, linguistic systems, functional specifications, transformational systems, formal logic, etc. Equivalence of these models. Computational complexity for specific models and abstractions fitting all models. Formal reducibilities between computational problems, and the complexity of these reducibilities.
Design of good algorithms and analysis of the resources they consume. Lower bounds on the resource requirements of algorithms to compute certain functions. Problems from the following areas are discussed in this light: sorting and order Statistics, data structures, arithmetic computations, the NP-complete problems.
Direct methods for the numerical solution of linear systems of equations and linear least squares problems. Numerical methods for solving the algebraic eigenvalue problem.
Prereq:CS 372 or 375, or CS 337 and consent of instructor
Methods for the minimization and maximization of piecewise linear functions and linear functions subject to linear constraints, with applications to linear programming and data fitting. Emphasis is on algorithms, numerical considerations and software implementation. Prereq: One of CS 372, CS 375, C&O 350, or CS 337, and consent of instructor CS 374 is recommended Cross-listed as C&O 458
Existence, uniqueness, and convergence of polynomial approximations obtained by interpolation and by least-squares criteria. Minimax and near minimax approximation by polynomials and rational functions. Efficient algorithms for obtaining approximations, including the Fast Fourier Transform. The design of built-in functions. Prereq: CS 374 or 375, or CS 337 and MATH 332B and consent of instructor CS 372 is recommended
CS 476Numerical Solution of Differential and Integral EquationsF 3C 0.5
Initial value problems; existence and uniqueness of solutions, one step. methods, multistep methods, stability, error analysis. Boundary value problems; shooting and discretization methods, implementation problems especially for non-linear equations. Integral equations; correspondence to ordinary differential equations, initial value and boundary value problems, solution techniques. Prereq: CS 374, or CS 337 and consent of instructor CS 372 is recommended
CS 478Numerical Solution of Partial Differential EquationsW 3C 0.5
Discretization methods for partial differential equations, convergence and stability, grid and characteristic methods for hyperbolic equations; iterative methods of solution for parabolic and elliptic equations, rate of convergence estimates.
Prereq:CS 374, or CS 337 and consent of instructor.
Techniques in organization and management theory. Organization of large software systems. Data base concepts. Implementation of computer based information systems. Survey of current topics of interest such as distributed processing, microcomputers and on-line systems.
Prereq:CS 340 and fourth-year standing in a Computer Science Major program
CS 486Introduction to Artificial IntelligenceF,W,S 3C 0.5
Goals and methods of artificial intelligence. Methods of general problem solving. Introduction to mathematical “logic. Mechanical theorem proving. Game playing. Natural language processing.
CS 487Introduction to Symbolic ComputationW 3C 0.5
An introduction to the use of computers for symbolic mathematical computation, involving traditional mathematical computations such as solving linear equations (exactly), analytic differentiation and integration of functions, and analytic solution of differential equations.
Prereq:CS 240 or 242, PMATH 334 (or consent of instructor), and fourth-year standing
CS 488Introduction to Computer GraphicsF,W,S 3C 0.5
Software and hardware for interactive computer graphics. Implementation of device drivers, 3-D transformations, clipping, perspective, and input routines. Data structures, hidden surface removal, colour shading techniques, and some additional topics will be covered. _ Prereq: CS 340, MATH 234A and fourth-year standing in a Computer Science Major program