Basic functions, structure, and mechanism of modern operating systems; device management, input/output processing, and job management.

A capstone team project that includes a written proposal, with functional specifi cations and timetable of a project for approval by faculty members.

Experiments utilizing hardware and software in the design, operation, and analysis of computer networks. Topics include LANS, WANS, networking components and techniques, standards and protocols.

Applications of Microprocessor Software Laboratory (1) Practice in writing industrial application programs, such as floating point mathematical routines and special purposes languages utilizing micro assemblers. Two hours of laboratory per week. Co-requisite: CMET 436.

Data Communication Methods Laboratory (1) Laboratory experiments in data communication devices. Modems, multiplexers, concentrators, frontend processor, error-checking, simplex/duplex transmission, and telecommunications. Two hours of laboratory per week. Co-requisite: CMET 437.

Experiments in the application of microprocessor peripheral hardware and interfacing, including the configuration and construction of a microprocessor system.

A capstone team project that includes a written proposal, with functional specifications and timetable of a project for approval by faculty members. Formal oral and written presentations, and a prototype required.

Advanced topics in the design, operation, and analysis of microcomputer networks, including internetworking and routers, network management, and etc.

Utilization of micro assemblers to write floating point mathematical routines, special purpose languages, generate relocatable code, etc.

Data Communication Methods (3) Study of data communication devices and software, their functional and operational aspects, including modems, control units, multiplexers, concentrators, front-end processors, etc. Three hours of lecture per week. Co-requisite: CMET 417.

The fundamental principles of artificial intelligence and expert systems are introduced and their application in various areas of science and engineering.

Microprocessor peripheral hardware and its interfacing, configuration and construction, including series and parallel I/O and interrupt control devices, bus arbitration, and memory management units.

Comprehensive Examination for graduating seniors majoring in Computer Engineering Technology.

High-level, object-oriented language programming using JAVA. The course includes inheritance and polymorphism, implementing, hiding, and the creation of JAVA applets for internet usage.