Tyler Ward

This course will introduce the student to object-oriented design and problem solving. Subjects include data structures, dynamic data allocation, pointers, recursion, and debugging. The fundamental goal of the course is to introduce the student to the C++ programming language and to provide the student with a toolkit for solving problems with an object-oriented programming language.

An in-depth study of advanced nonlinear data structures, such as trees and graphs, as well as their implementations and applications. A continuation of advanced programming techniques, including inheritance and polymorphism. A thorough study of algorithms and algorithm efficiency.

Implementation of substantial programming projects using object-oriented design techniques and software tools for development, maintenance, and testing in a modern development environment. Using and interacting with low-level operating system facilities, including filesystems and processes.

This course will study computer networks including the theory of network operation, selection of hardware and topology design for such applications as Peer-to-Peer, Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN). The course will also survey current network protocols used for signal transport over networks, packet switching and routing techniques.

An intensive study of digital electronic communication and networking. The topics include digital modulation, transmission media characteristics, interface standards, network configurations and testing equipment.