AUCSC 330 - Database Management Systems I

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-1.5)

Introduction to current database management systems in theory and practice. Topics include relational database design (including entity-relationship modelling, relational schema, and normal forms); relational algebra, use of a query language (typically SQL) and other components of a current database management system; overview of database system architecture, file structures (including B-tree indices), query processing, and transaction management; new directions. Prerequisites: AUCSC 112, or AUCSC 211 or AUSCI 235. Corequisite: AUMAT 250.

AUMAT 353 - Applied Probability

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Introduction to elementary probability theory and stochastic processes with a special emphasis on their applications in science. Topics include basics of probability, random variables, functions of random variables, random vectors, random processes and their classification, well-known random processes including the Bernoulli process, random walk process, Gaussian process, Poisson process, and Markov process. Prerequisite: AUMAT 250.

AUSCI 430 - Ethical Issues in Computing and Mathematics

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This course explores a variety of ethical issues related to computing and mathematics. Students will study ethical theory, professional codes of ethics, and apply them to make moral decisions. Topics involve information privacy and security, surveillance, cryptography, data mining, intellectual property and copyrights, computer crime and abuse, etc. The course includes extensive writing assignments and oral presentations. Prerequisite: At least 15 units in Computing Science or Mathematics or at least third-year standing. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUCSC 490 (2021) and AUSCI 430.