• COSC 562: Operatng Sys:Design/Implementn

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Operating system structures, virtual memory, interrupts, exceptions, system calls, processes. Focuses on design and implementation of advanced concepts in file systems, memory management, mass storage devices, process management, and other operating system-related topics.Recommended background: Undergraduate coursework in operating systems.
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• COSC 563: Mobile & Ubiquitous Computing

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Advanced coverage of mobile and ubiquitous computing paradigms, including Internet of Things (IoT). Provides an overview of differences to the desktop computing model: applications, interaction in augmented environments, security, mobile operating systems, sensors, and embedded systems design. Particular attention given to the design and implementation of ubiquitous computing systems. Recommended Background: Undergraduate coursework in computer interfaces and operating systems.
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• COSC 565: 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.Recommended Background: 302.
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• COSC 566: 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 466 and 566.Recommended Background: Computer Science 366.
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• COSC 569: 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 469 and 569.Recommended Background: Computer Science 366.
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• COSC 571: Numerical Mathematics I

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Direct and iterative methods for linear systems. The algebraic eigenvalue problem and the singular decomposition theorem. Newton and quasi-Newton methods for systems of nonlinear equations.Cross-listed: (See Mathematics 571.)Recommended Background: Courses in advanced calculus and basic numerical analysis.
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• COSC 580: Foundations

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Foundations of computer science, including Turing machines, computability and computational complexity.Recommended Background: Automata theory course.
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• COSC 581: Algorithms

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Analysis of algorithms and relevance of analysis to design of efficient computer algorithms. Sorting, searching, graph algorithms, pattern matching, dynamic programming, efficient approximation algorithms.Recommended Background: Fundamental algorithms course.
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• COSC 583: Applied Cryptography

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  In-depth study on the underlying mathematics, computational methodologies, associated theoretical considerations, applications and practical cryptographic techniques. Hands-on assignments will be given, requiring demonstration, presentation and report writing.Credit Restriction: Students cannot receive credit for both 483 and 583.Recommended Background: Mathematics 251, Computer Science 311.
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• COSC 593: Independent Study

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
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