Big Data Computing and Systems

The course introduces distributed computational techniques, distributed algorithms and systems/programming support for large-scale processing of data.

15 points

COSC262

Operating Systems

This course provides an overview of the concept of operating systems. An operating system is the most important system software and manages all the resources of a computer. This course provides a detailed view of operating system functions such as process management, memory management, I/O management, file management and virtualisation. This course also provides information about concepts such as mutual exclusion, and concurrent processes. There is an emphasis on design, implementation, and evaluation of modern operating systems including mobile and real-time operating systems.

15 points

ENCE260. RP: COSC110 or COSC101, COSC262.

COSC321

Embedded Systems 1

Embedded Systems is the study of specialised computer hardware, such as microcontrollers, programmed to perform a series of tasks, typically using a high-level language such as C, and targeted towards dedicated applications.

15 points

ENCE260

ENEL353, ENEL323, COSC361, ELEC361, ENEL340

Data and Network Security

The course covers principles and practice of cryptography and network security. The first half of the course focuses on cryptography (symmetric and public-key cryptographic protocols, key distribution, authentication, digital signature schemes). The second half focuses on network security (access control services and mechanisms for authentication, network security protocols, application layer security and secure network management).

15 points

COSC264 or MATH324 or MATH220.

LAWS306

Computer Graphics

This course focuses on all aspects of fundamental computer graphics methods, including three-dimensional object representations, transformations, projections and rendering algorithms. The theoretical bases and implementation aspects of illumination and reflection models, texture mapping techniques and ray tracing are also covered. The course aims to provide a good foundation of OpenGL programming for the development of graphics applications using both fixed-function and programmable pipelines. The course also gives an introduction to WebGL programming.

15 points

(1) ENCE260, (2) 30 points of 200-level Computer Science, (3) 15 points of 100-level MATH/STAT/EMTH (MATH120) recommended). MATH101 is not acceptable.

Internet Technology and Engineering

This course covers theory and practice of Internet routing and the application of mathematical optimization to network and capacity planning problems.

15 points

COSC264

Artificial Intelligence

This course introduces major concepts and algorithms in Artificial Intelligence. Topics include problem solving, reasoning, games, and machine learning.

15 points

COSC262