COSC 819                  Image Processing              3 Credits

Prerequisites: COSC 719
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 imageprocessing, compression techniques, wavelet and multi resolution processing, image segmentation, and object recognition and tracking.

COSC 831                  Advanced Data Warehousing and Data Mining      3 Credits

Prerequisites: COSC 531
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                     3 Credits

Prerequisites: COSC 541
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           3 Credits

Prerequisites: Graduate Standing
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                  Selected Topics in COSC                  1 Credit min/ 8 Credits max

Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of comprehensive examination
This course includes topics covering advanced topics from published works, modern developments.  The students are expected to conduct research should adequately demonstrate the student's proficiency in the subject material.

COSC 891                  Selected Topics in COSC                1 Credit min/ 8 Credits max

Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of comprehensive examination
This course includes topics covering advanced topics from published works, modern developments.  The students are expected to conduct research should adequately demonstrate the student's proficiency in the subject material.

COSC 892                  Selected Topics in COSC                1 Credit min/ 8 Credits max

Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of comprehensive examination
This course includes topics covering advanced topics from published works, modern developments.  The students are expected to conduct research should adequately demonstrate the student's proficiency in the subject material.

COSC 893                  Selected Topics in COSC                   1 Credit min/ 8 Credits max

Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of comprehensive examination
This course includes topics covering advanced topics from published works, modern developments.  The students are expected to conduct research should adequately demonstrate the student's proficiency in the subject material.

COSC 894                  Selected Topics in COSC                1 Credit min/ 8 Credits max

Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of comprehensive examination
This course includes topics covering advanced topics from published works, modern developments.  The students are expected to conduct research should adequately demonstrate the student's proficiency in the subject material.

COSC 895                  Selected Topics in COSC                1 Credit min/ 8 Credits max

Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of comprehensive examination
This course includes topics covering advanced topics from published works, modern developments.  The students are expected to conduct research should adequately demonstrate the student's proficiency in the subject material.

COSC 896                  Selected Topics in COSC                 1 Credit min/ 8 Credits max

Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of comprehensive examination
This course includes topics covering advanced topics from published works, modern developments.  The students are expected to conduct research should adequately demonstrate the student's proficiency in the subject material.

COSC 897                  Selected Topics in COSC                 1 Credit min/ 8 Credits max

Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of comprehensive examination
This course includes topics covering advanced topics from published works, modern developments.  The students are expected to conduct research should adequately demonstrate the student's proficiency in the subject material.

COSC 898                  Selected Topics in COSC                 1 Credit min/ 8 Credits max

Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of comprehensive examination
This course includes topics covering advanced topics from published works, modern developments.  The students are expected to conduct research should adequately demonstrate the student's proficiency in the subject material.

COSC 899                  Selected Topics in COSC                 1 Credit min/ 8 Credits max

Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of comprehensive examination
This course includes topics covering advanced topics from published works, modern developments.  The students are expected to conduct research should adequately demonstrate the student's proficiency in the subject material.

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