• COSC 461: Introduction to Compilers

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Lexical analysis, parsing, program representation, type systems, runtime environments, code generation, optimization techniques. (RE) Prerequisite(s): COSC 302 or COSC 307 with a grade of C or better.
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• COSC 462: Parallel Programming

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Principles and practice of parallel computing; design, implementation, and evaluation of parallel programs for shared and distributed memory architectures, and vector processors. Sample topics include models of parallel computers, basic communication operations, performance and scalability of parallel systems, and programming techniques including multi-threading and message passing.(RE) Prerequisite(s): 361.
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• COSC 465: Databases/Scripting Languages

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Introduction to database theory, models, and query formation. Survey of scripting languages, their uses, and their interconnectivity with databases.(RE) Prerequisite(s): 311 and 365.
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• COSC 466: Software Security

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  An in-depth introduction to software security. The focus is on identifying vulnerabilities in software, exploiting vulnerabilities in software, and software development best practices for avoiding vulnerabilities during the design, implementation, testing, and deployment of software. Coursework involves hands on experience exploiting software vulnerabilities to increase understanding, awareness, and appreciation of software vulnerabilities.Credit Restriction: Students cannot receive credit for both COSC 466 and COSC 566.(RE) Prerequisite(s): COSC 366 with a grade of C or better.
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• COSC 469: Human Factors in Cybersecurity

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  A broad introduction to human-computer interaction (HCI) and its impact on the theory and practice of cybersecurity. Topics include the research methods in HCI, ethics, authentication, usable secure communication, phishing, usable cryptographic libraries, inclusivity/diversity in system design, and human-aware policy creation. Coursework focuses on helping students adapt a human-aware mindset regarding the design, implementation, and use of cybersecurity tools and principles.Credit Restriction: Students cannot receive credit for both COSC 469 and COSC 569.(RE) Prerequisite(s): COSC 366 with a grade of C or better.
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• COSC 471: Numerical Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Introduction to computation, instabilities, and rounding. Interpolation and approximation by polynomials and piecewise polynomials. Quadrature and numerical solution of initial and boundary value problems of ordinary differential equations, including stiff systems.(See Mathematics 471.)(RE) Prerequisite(s): Mathematics 231; Mathematics 200 or Mathematics 251 or Mathematics 257. (DE) Prerequisite(s): Mathematics 371. Comment(s): Knowledge of a high-level programming language required.
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• COSC 472: Numerical Algebra

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Direct and iterative methods for systems of linear equations. Solution of a single nonlinear equation and nonlinear systems. Orthogonal decomposition, least squares, and the algebraic eigenvalue problem.(See Mathematics 472.)(RE) Prerequisite(s): 231; 200 or 251 or 257. (DE) Prerequisite(s): 371. Comment(s): Knowledge of a high-level programming language required.
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• COSC 482: Theory of Computation

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Properties of finite automata/regular sets and push-down automata/context-free languages. Countability, diagonalization, and undecidability. Complexity, including the classes P and NP, NP-completeness, and reduction techniques.(RE) Prerequisite(s): 312.
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• COSC 483: Applied Cryptography

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  In-depth introduction to the underlying mathematics, computational methodologies, associated theoretical considerations, applications and practical cryptographic techniques.(RE) Prerequisite(s): Mathematics 251, Computer Science 311.
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• COSC 493: Independent Study

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Special project in area of student's primary interest. Directed by Computer Science faculty, perhaps jointly with student's faculty advisor. Intended for students with a specific project to pursue in conjunction with a faculty member. Project may be from a department other than computer science, in which case a faculty member from the appropriate department will help oversee the project.Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 45 hours.Credit Restriction: Maximum of 6 hours may be applied to the major.Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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