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Regular Classes

CSS 340 Applied Algorithmics

Extends the principles of programming and discrete math (e.g., programming languages, recursion, sorting, computational complexity, mathematical induction, logic concepts, set theory, hash tables, etc.) and applies them to the development, analysis, and implementation of data structures and efficient software.
Autumn 2025, Autumn 2024, Autumn 2023

CSS 342 Data Structures, Algorithms, and Discrete Mathematics I

Integrating mathematical principles with detailed instruction in computer programming. Explores mathematical reasoning and discrete structures through object-oriented programming. Includes algorithm analysis, basic abstract data types, and data structures.
Autumn 2020, Autumn 2018, Winter 2016, Autumn 2015, Spring 2015, Autumn 2012

CSS 343 Data Structures, Algorithms, and Discrete Mathematics II

Develops competencies associated with problem-solving, algorithms, and computational models. Covers abstract data types and data structures, efficiency of algorithms, binary tree representations and traversals, searching, dictionaries, priority queues, hashing, directed graphs and graph algorithms, and language grammars.
Spring 2026, Winter 2025, Autumn 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2023, Summer 2020, Winter 2020, Summer 2019, Spring 2017, Spring 2016

CSS 422 Hardware and Computer Organization

An introduction to the architecture, operation, and organization of a modern computing machine. Topics covered include basic logic operations, state-machines, register models, memory organization, peripherals, and system issues. Assembly language taught in order to understand the instruction set architecture and memory model of the computer.
Spring 2023, Autumn 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2018, Autumn 2015, Spring 2015, Winter 2015, Autumn 2014, Spring 2014, Winter 2014, Autumn 2013, Spring 2013, Winter 2013

CSS 483 Bioinformatics Algorithms

Covers basic molecular biology to aid in the understanding of current bioinformatics problems that need computational tools. Explores fundamental bioinformatics algorithms of current and future bioinformatics systems. Students implement algorithms on practical biology problems.
Offered as CSS 490 Special topics: Winter 2016, Winter 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013
Winter 2026, Winter 2025, Winter 2024, Winter 2023, Winter 2021, Winter 2020, Winter 2019, Winter 2018

CSS 490/590 Special Topics (in Computing): Interpretable Machine Learning in Bioinformatics

Covers various interpretable machine learning techniques in bioinformatics research
Summer 2025, Summer 2024

CSS 501 Data Structures and Object-Oriented Programming I

Covers data structures and object-oriented programming. Studies basic and advanced data types, their uses, and implmentations. Studetns design solutions to programming problems using object-oriented techniques with various data types. Covers algorithms and their tradeoffs. Uses modern software engineering practices.
Autumn 2025, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2019

CSS 565 Research Methods in Software Development

In-depth study of research design and data analysis techniques for computing-related research activities. Students prepare a research proposal; examine experimental, quasi-experimental, and qualitative design strategies; perform meta-analytic research, define and collect appropriate software metrics; and perform appropriate advanced statistical analyses.
Winter 2026

CSS 590 Special Topics in Computing: Advanced Bioinformatics Algorithms

Student Advising Classes

CSS 198 Supervised Study

CSS 397 Computing Internship

Elective internship project as delineated in a contract between student, faculty advisor, and community sponsor
1-5 credits

CSS 497 Computer Science and Software Engineering Capstone

Completion of project as delineated in a contract between student, faculty advisor, and community sponsor.
Require weekly progress reports, and final report.
Require to submit all colloquium materials at least one week before the colloquium. Require to attend presentation rehearsal meeting.
1-5 credits
CSS 497 Guide

CSS 498 Independent Study

CSS 499 Undergraduate Research

Design and implementation of a research study as specified in a contract with a faculty member.
Require weekly meeting, weekly progress reports, and final report.
1-5 credits

CSS 595 Master's Project

Students apply their knowledge and skills related to computer science and software engineering in a culminating capstone project.
Require weekely meeting, weekly progress reports, and final report.

CSS 599 Faculty Research Seminar

Weekly seminars on current research topics in computer science, software engineering, or cyber security engineering.
Present current research

CSS 600 Independent Study or Research

Independent study or research on computing topics conducted under the direction of one or more instructors.
Require weekely meeting, weekly progress reports, and final report.

CSS 700 Master's Thesis