Southwestern Oklahoma State University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025
COMSC 4043 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS Fundamental concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), elements of GIS, analysis of spatial information, real-world applications, map creation and analysis. Primary objective is to investigate interactive GIS application rather than develop expert users. S COMSC 4133 DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF COMPUTER ALGORITHMS Topics include asymptotic notations and analysis, big-O, recurrence relations, sorting (quick sort, merge sort…) and searching algorithms, divide and conquer, dynamic programming, basic graph algorithms, the greedy method, backtracking, NP-completeness. Prerequisites: COMSC 2413. S, SU COMSC 4143 SERVER MANAGEMENT This course provides students with experience in using the Windows Server and Linux Servers. Students will gain knowledge and skills needed to manage server accounts and resources, maintain server resources, monitor server performance, as well as safeguard data. S, SU COMSC 4173 MOBILE APPLICATIONS This course will focus on building platform independent applications for mobile devices. Topics will include focused app development, mobile device emulators, app prototyping and testing, app experience design, and app updates, iteration, and life cycle management. Prerequisite: COMSC 1033. S COMSC 4453 ADVANCED DATABASE SYSTEMS The course covers advanced topics in databases. Possible topics include multimedia databases, data on the Web, data mining and data warehousing as well as emerging issues and concepts in database design, implementation, and management. Prerequisite: COMSC 3403. S COMSC 4513 BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE Provides a managerial perspective to a business analytics continuum beginning with descriptive analytics (e.g., the nature of data, statistical modeling, data visualization, and business intelligence), moving on to predictive analytics (e.g., data mining, text/web mining, social media mining), and then to prescriptive analytics (e.g., optimization and simulation), concluding with future trends, privacy, and managerial considerations. AI, deep learning, robotics, chatbots, IoT, and Web/Internet-related enablers are highlighted as emerging technologies throughout the course. Prerequisites: COMSC-1023 and ENTRP 3113. F, S COMSC 4603 ADVANCED HARDWARE/SOFTWARE CONCEPTS Course content includes the study of current hardware and software. Possible topics include virtualization, virtual machines, security strategies, connection and installation of a network, custom-built computers, and network hardware support. Prerequisite: COMSC 3603. S COMSC 4753 COMPUTER GRAPHICS Design of graphics systems. Development of algorithms needed to implement both two- and three-dimensional graphics. Experience with a variety of graphics devices and software packages. Prerequisites: COMSC 1053 and MATH 1613. COMSC 4913 E-COMMERCE WEB DEVELOPMENT Topics include introduction to scripting; JavaScript and VB Script, dynamic HTML; Object Model, Collection Model and Event Model, Server Side Web Application Development with Scripting; accessing database and server data, Active Server Pages (ASP.NET), design and implementation of e-commerce transaction applications. Students will create sites for online order and other information processing using Microsoft's ASP.NET technology. Prerequisite: COMSC 3913. S COMSC 4921-3 COMPUTER SCIENCE INTERNSHIP Designed to prepare the students to cope with the professional challenges in the computer field. Students must complete two hundred forty hours of employment with an approved employer in the area of computer information support or development. Reports, meeting with other interns, and a presentation to the faculty are required. Prerequisites: COMSC 2413 and approval of the supervising faculty, advisor, and Chair. D
COMSC 4943 DESIGN PRACTICUM Preparation for (or continuation of) CS/IS Capstone where students will work in small groups under the supervision of a faculty advisor on real- world problem/requirement defined by a client in consultation with the faculty advisor. The project team will work like a contractor and handle all facets of the project including cost estimation, scheduling, project management and control, technical work, documentation, and client interface. The final product of the program will be a project report and team presentation. Prerequisite: Senior Standing and COMSC 4173. F COMSC 4953 CS/IS CAPSTONE Students will work in small groups under the supervision of a faculty advisor on real-world problem/requirement defined by a client in consultation with the advisor. The project team will work like a contractor and handle all facets of the project including cost estimation, scheduling, project management and control, technical work, documentation, and client interface. The final product of the program will be a project report. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Senior Standing and COMSC 4173. S DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Engineering Technology MFET 3183 STATICS AND STRENGTHS The study of force systems in two dimensions, equilibrium, moments, analysis of structures, friction, centroids, moments of inertia, stress, modulus of elasticity, and shear. Corequisite: MFET 3183L. Prerequisites: MATH 1613 and PHY 1044. F, S MFET 3433 AUTOMATION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS Basic automation system principles, including sensor technology, motion principles, and microcontroller technology are applied. Degrees of freedom, multi-axis motion, gripper technology and other robotic features are covered. Lab includes programming automation systems, interfacing sensors, and troubleshooting basic hardware and software programs. Corequisite: MFET 3433L. F, S MFET 4020 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Non-credit course required of all students who seek professional certification in Engineering Technology and Industrial Technology. Prerequisite: Senior classification . F, S MFET 4443 MATERIALS HANDLING AND FACILITY PLANNING A study of the factors influencing location, layout, and planning of industrial facilities. Prerequisite: TECH 2213. F, S MFET 4753 SENIOR CAPSTONE The development and completion of an independent senior project. The student will be required to generate and analyze data, design a solution and present all work. This work will encompass oral presentations, a poster, and a detailed project paper with drawings submitted to SWOSU. Prerequisite: Senior Standing. F TECH 1101 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY An orientation course for technology and undeclared students to help prepare the student to successfully accomplish their college career goals. F, S TECH 1223 TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY A survey course introducing the student to new and emerging technologies in relation to their economic, social, and global impact on society. F, S TECH 1713 BASIC ELECTRICAL SCIENCE Theory and practices of basic concepts of electricity. These concepts include an understanding of circuit properties, Ohm’s law, Power Law, and basic components of circuits. Prerequisite: MATH 1513. F, S TECH 2000-4 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN TECHNOLOGY (TOPIC) Specified topic in technology. Credit one to four semester hours. D
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