Compiler design - front end, middle end and backend involving lexing, parsing, semantic analysis, IR code generation , and back end code generation including register optimization.

"Design and analysis of algorithms on a graduate level, including dynamic programming, divide and conquer, FFT, graph and flow algorithms, RSA, linear programming, and NP-completedness."

"AI techniques with applications to autonomous vehicles. Extensive programming exercises. Topics include probabilistic inference, Kalman/particle filters, planning/search algorithms, PID control, SLAM."

Small-group or individual investigation of advanced topics in computing. Guided study and research.

Techniques for electronic game design and programming, including graphics, game engines, animation, behavioral control for autonomous characters, interaction, social and interface issues of multi-user play. Credit not allowed for both CS 6457 and CS 4455.

Final project for students completing a master's degree in the College of Computing. Repeatable for multi-semester projects.

Small-group or individual investigation of advanced topics in computing. Guided study and research.

Final project for students completing a master's degree in the College of Computing. Repeatable for multi-semester projects.

Characteristics of real networks in nature and technology, network measurement methods, network analysis, evolving networks, dynamic network processes, co-evolution of structure and function.

Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.