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SPS 6899 Final Semester Dissertation Credit Hours: 0 - 2
Variable registration for dissertation completion after satisfaction of minimum registration requirements.
Requirement(s): Accepted candidacy and approval by Office of Graduate Programs
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Software Engineering |
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SWE 5001 Software Engineering 1 Credit Hours: 3
The application of engineering rigor to all phases of the software development life cycle; requirements elicitation and analysis, software architecture, software design and construction, software integration and test, and software maintenance. Students work individually to develop a software system from an initial problem statement through release of the completed product.
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SWE 5002 Software Engineering 2 Credit Hours: 3
The application of engineering rigor and team coordination to develop a software product. Provided with an initial problem statement, teams create and document their own disciplined procedures for each phase of the software development life cycle, then develop the software according to their own documented processes and finally provide in-depth critiques of the processes they followed.
Prerequisite: SWE 5001
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SWE 5110 Requirements Engineering Credit Hours: 3
Provides an in-depth study of software requirements engineering tools and techniques. Includes gathering user requirements, formal specification of system behavior, system interfaces, end-user and system documentation and validation techniques. Emphasizes the end-user aspect of gathering and formalizing or user requirements.
Prerequisite: SWE 5001
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SWE 5320 Windows Systems Programming Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on programming for Windows(r) 32- and 64-bit operating systems. Windows handling of processes, threads and memory management with emphasis on writing programs to optimally use these resources. Use of and programming for UNICODE, dynamic link libraries and the WIN32 API. Students write substantial programs in Visual C++.®
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SWE 5411 Software Testing 1 Credit Hours: 3
Explores functional (black box) methods for testing software systems, reporting problems effectively and planning testing projects. Students apply what they have learned throughout the course to a sample application that is commercially available or under development. The choice of sample application changes from term to term.
Prerequisite: CSE 2410 or SWE 5001 , CSE 1400 , CSE 2400
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SWE 5415 Software Testing 2 Credit Hours: 3
Explores structural (glass box) methods for testing software. Testing of variables in simultaneous and sequential combinations, application programmer interfaces, protocols, design by contract, coverage analysis, testability, diagnostics, asserts and other methods to expose errors, regression test frameworks, test-first programming.
Prerequisite: CSE 3411 or SWE 5411
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SWE 5440 Introduction to Software Architecture Credit Hours: 3
Presents the role of software architecture in the software engineering life cycle. Covers techniques for design to meet functional requirements; analysis with respect to desired attributes such as performance, reliability and maintainability; and improvement to better satisfy desired attributes while still meeting functional requirements.
Prerequisite: SWE 5001
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SWE 5621 Software Metrics and Modeling Credit Hours: 3
Examines common software metrics, axiomatic foundations of measurement, validity of measurements and measurement dysfunction, and some statistical and modeling approaches to help students make their software measurements meaningful.
Prerequisite: CSE 2410 or SWE 5001 , CSE 2400
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SWE 5899 Final Semester Thesis Credit Hours: 0 - 2
Variable registration for thesis completion after satisfaction of minimum registration requirements.
Requirement(s): Accepted petition to graduate and approval by Office of Graduate Programs
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SWE 5900 Special Topics in Software Engineering Credit Hours: 1 - 3
Selected topics of current interest in software engineering. Material varies according to faculty and student interest.
Requirement(s): Instructor approval
May be repeated for credit.
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SWE 5999 Thesis Credit Hours: 3 - 6
Individual work under the direct guidance of a faculty member, culminating in the formal defense of a written thesis.
Requirement(s): Instructor approval
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Systems Engineering |
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SYS 4100 Quality Engineering Credit Hours: 3
Provides principles and techniques for establishing quality goals, identification of customer needs and requirements, measurement of quality objectives and product/process engineering to improve system performance.
Requirement(s): Instructor approval
Prerequisite: MTH 2201
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SYS 4200 Project Engineering Credit Hours: 3
Provides principles of project management to design and develop products and services within budget, on time and to specification. Includes work planning, organization design, requirements analysis, project control and PERT/CPM.
Requirement(s): Instructor approval
Prerequisite: MTH 2201
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SYS 4310 Systems Engineering Principles Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the principles in systems engineering (SE) that deal with system life cycle phases. Emphasizes requirements and design methodologies. Includes SE definition; life cycle methodologies, tools and techniques; evaluation of system and technology alternatives; reliability and maintainability; trade-off models; and management tools and techniques.
Requirement(s): Instructor approval
Prerequisite: MTH 2201
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SYS 4460 Systems Requirements Analysis Credit Hours: 3
Provides an in-depth study of systems requirements processes and tools. Includes concepts such as capturing stakeholder requirements, the importance of the concept of operations and the system development life-cycle process.
Requirement(s): Instructor approval
Prerequisite: MTH 2201
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SYS 5310 Systems Engineering Principles Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the fundamental principles in systems engineering (SE) that deal with system life cycle phases with emphasis on requirement and design methodologies. Key topics include SE definition; life cycle methodologies, tools and techniques; evaluation of system and technology alternatives; reliability and maintainability; trade-off models; and SE management tools and techniques.
Majors in Systems Engineering 8075, 8097
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SYS 5315 Model-Based Systems Engineering Credit Hours: 3
Covers the principles, methodologies and processes of the model-based systems engineering methodology. Covers the design, development and validation of complex systems for engineers and professionals. Focuses on system modeling language (SysML), incorporating flexibility, refinement and collaboration.
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SYS 5350 Systems Modeling and Analysis Credit Hours: 3
System simulation modeling and analysis tools and techniques, covering issues such as variability, covariance and correlation. Includes management of simulation and modeling projects, verification and validation techniques, variance reduction techniques, animation, continuous system simulation, and creativity and innovation through modeling.
Majors in Systems Engineering 8075, 8097
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SYS 5360 Electrooptics/Infrared Systems Engineering Credit Hours: 3
Introduces optical systems engineering and associated principles, methods and techniques. Provides a systems engineering view of the optical system including source characterization, optical propagation, the effects of the atmosphere, optics and imaging, detectors, image and signal processing and displaying the resulting information.
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SYS 5365 Decisions and Risk Analysis Credit Hours: 3
Analytical methods to solve decision problems that involve uncertainties, opposing objectives and limited or excessive information. Key topics include structuring decision, expected opportunity loss, expected value of imperfect information, Bayesian Analysis, utility curves, decision trees, risk analysis/mitigation tools and techniques, and risk profiles.
Majors in Systems Engineering 8075, 8097
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SYS 5370 Research Methods in Systems Engineering Credit Hours: 3
Systematic measurement and analysis of data to improve decision accuracy. Key topics include scientific approach as in solving SE problems, hypothesis testing, data collection issues such as survey data, reliability, accuracy of measured data, data measurement tools and techniques, statistical process control, design of experiment methods, full and fractional designs, multiple regression analysis.
Majors in Systems Engineering 8075, 8097
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SYS 5375 Military Operations Research Credit Hours: 3
Quantitative methods used in support of military decisions at strategic and tactical levels. Key topics include operations research concepts, quantitative evaluation of military alternatives, resource allocation models (linear and non-linear programming), assignment problems, transportation modeling (deployment, airlifting, mobility), inventory models and limited area/limited time operations.
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SYS 5380 Systems Engineering Design Project Credit Hours: 3
This team-oriented capstone course in the graduating semester enables the student to integrate learning from all MSSE courses in a real-life project setting. Day-to-day progress is monitored by a company supervisor with weekly status reports turned in to the supervisor and the instructor. Input from the company supervisor is a factor in the final grade.
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SYS 5385 System Life Cycle Cost Estimation Credit Hours: 3
Includes tools and techniques used in estimating cost of all phases of a system. Covers total system cost including research and development, investment and operation. Also includes the system life cycle (SLC) cost estimation process, SLC cost estimation models including discounted cash-flow analysis, activity-based costing, and cost-benefit calculations. Teaches cost scenario sensitivity analysis and design-to-cost concepts.
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SYS 5420 System Architecture Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3
Presents a comprehensive, technical, systems-oriented approach to understanding contemporary issues in enterprise architecture (EA) systems. EA includes strategic planning, management and decision-making by presenting integrated and coordinated views of an enterprise.
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SYS 5430 Enterprise Architecture Integration and Implementation Credit Hours: 3
Looks at integration and implementation issues associated with enterprise architecture systems. Presents implementation methodologies and describes documentation frameworks. Exposes students to architecture components and artifacts.
Requirement(s): Instructor approval
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SYS 5440 Enterprise Architecture Project Planning, Management and Documentation Credit Hours: 3
Looks at project planning and management functions such as project organization, planning and control, requirements analysis and risk management.
Requirement(s): Instructor approval
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SYS 5450 Service-oriented Architecture Concepts and Theory Credit Hours: 3
Looks at service-oriented architecture concepts and theory. Presents the enterprise architecture perspective of service-oriented architectures. Introduces primary software service implementation technologies and overviews standards and languages.
Requirement(s): Instructor approval
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SYS 5460 Systems Requirements Analysis Credit Hours: 3
Provides an in-depth study of systems requirements processes and tools. Includes concepts such as capturing stakeholder requirements, the importance of the concept of operations and the system development life-cycle process.
Majors in Systems Engineering 8075, 8097
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SYS 5495 Special Topics in Systems Engineering Credit Hours: 3
Investigates special interest topics and novel applications or implementations of systems engineering principles under the guidance of graduate faculty.
Requirement(s): Instructor approval
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SYS 5899 Final Semester Thesis Credit Hours: 0-2
Variable registration for thesis completion after satisfaction of minimum registration requirements.
Requirement(s): Accepted petition to graduate and approval by Office of Graduate Programs
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SYS 5999 Thesis Research in Systems Engineering Credit Hours: 3 - 6
Individual research under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty in a selected systems engineering topic.
Requirement(s): Thesis advisor approval
May be repeated for a maximum of six credits
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SYS 6010 Advanced Topics in Decision and Risk Analysis Credit Hours: 3
Discusses advanced analytical methods for complicated decisions involving uncertainties, opposing objectives, and limited or excessive information. Also discusses advanced analytical methods for dealing with strategic decisions.
Majors in Systems Engineering 8075, 8097
Prerequisite: SYS 5365
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SYS 6020 Advanced Topics in Systems Modeling and Analysis Credit Hours: 3
Builds on material covered in SYS 5350 . Advances practical working knowledge of the systems analysis process, modeling and simulation technology. Includes advanced techniques related to decision and data analysis using discrete-event simulation.
Majors in Systems Engineering 8075, 8097
Prerequisite: SYS 5350
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SYS 6030 Advanced Topics in Process Engineering Credit Hours: 3
Allows investigation of advanced topics, tools, principles and methodologies in process engineering. Also investigates advances in modeling standards, process metrics, system process modeling, business process modeling and workflow process modeling.
Majors in Systems Engineering 8075, 8097
Prerequisite: SYS 5370
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SYS 6040 Seminar in Systems Engineering Credit Hours: 3
Covers contemporary issues in systems engineering. Includes a wide range of advanced topics such as modern requirements analysis methods, process engineering, decision and risk analysis, engineering modeling and design, team dynamics and productivity, and system analysis and design.
Majors in Systems Engineering 8075, 8097
Prerequisite: SYS 5310 , SYS 5385
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SYS 6899 Final Semester Dissertation Credit Hours: 0-2
Variable registration for dissertation completion after satisfaction of minimum registration requirements.
Requirement(s): Accepted candidacy and approval by Office of Graduate Programs
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SYS 6999 Dissertation Credit Hours: 3 - 12
Preparation of doctoral dissertation.
Requirement(s): Admission to doctoral candidacy and department head approval
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TEX 1001 Introduction to Textiles Credit Hours: 3
Teaches basic knowledge of textiles. Includes fiber basics, textile production and performance characteristics. Covers basic textile components, fibers, yarns, fabrics, finishes, fabric construction and the factors impacting product performance.
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TEX 2001 Survey of Textile Industry Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the current textile industry and its major components. Includes globalization and free/fair trade, and a department store simulation focusing on retailing and importing in the U.S.
Prerequisite: TEX 1001
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TEX 2002 Introduction to Textile Conservation Credit Hours: 3
Introduces textile conservation and display. Focuses on identification and properties of fibers and weaves; assessing condition and treatment options; and documentation, storage and handling textiles. Also emphasizes preventative conservation, stabilization and repair practices.
Prerequisite: TEX 1001
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TEX 2003 History of 20th-Century Costume Credit Hours: 3
Surveys 20th-century European and American costume. Emphasizes identifying and dating men’s and women’s apparel and accessories. Explores and examines fashion as art and interprets costume as it relates to material-cultural and artistic movements.
Prerequisite: TEX 1001
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TEX 3001 Science of Textiles Credit Hours: 3
Explores the science of textiles. Includes an overview of yarn and fabric structure and introduces the chemical and physical properties of fibers and fabrics. Covers how these properties influence clothing and textile uses, and discusses the interrelationship of textiles and sustainability.
Prerequisite: EDS 1031 , TEX 2002
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TEX 3002 Modern Textile Design Credit Hours: 3
Builds on fundamentals introduced in TEX 2001 . Introduces the world of modern textile design. Studies the global perspective on textile and dress. Develops understanding of the principles and elements of design. Emphasizes the application of design basics, color theory and technology used in the textile industry to design fabric and prints.
Prerequisite: TEX 2003
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WRI 0100 English Writing Review Credit Hours: 3
Provides instruction to students on the writing process with a focus on vocabulary development, sentence structure and paragraph construction. Includes how to develop full-length essays to prepare for higher-level courses. Required for students with writing samples graded three or below.
Requirement(s): Credit may not be applied toward any Florida Tech degree
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WRI 0105 Sentences and Paragraphs Credit Hours: 3
Reviews basic grammar and sentence structure. Teaches how to write effective sentences and paragraphs. Introduces essay writing.
Requirement(s): Credit cannot be applied to any Florida Tech degree. Enrollment in Florida Tech Online.
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WRI 0110 College English Grammar Credit Hours: 3
Provides instruction to students on the writing process with a focus on grammar and syntax. Reviews grammar, syntax, spelling and punctuation rules, and developing paragraphs into essays to prepare for higher-level courses. Required for students with placement test scores below 30.
Requirement(s): Credit cannot be applied toward any Florida Tech degree
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WRI 1000 First-Year Writing 1 Credit Hours: 3
Introduces rhetorical analysis, writing and critical thinking. Includes intensive reading of multiple genres and practice in writing and revising.
Requirement(s): First in a two-course series. Passing score on placement exam or prerequisite course and enrollment in Florida Tech Online.
Prerequisite: WRI 0105
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WRI 1001 First-Year Writing 2 Credit Hours: 3
Continues work begun in WRI 1000 . Includes study in rhetorical analysis and the conventions of various genres. Also includes intensive instruction in writing and revision of work that culminates in a research paper.
Requirement(s): Second in a two-course series. Passing score on placement exam or prerequisite course and enrollment in Florida Tech Online.
Prerequisite: WRI 1000
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WRI 2150 Creative Writing Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the techniques of writing fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction and drama through a workshop structure. Focuses on production of texts, peer criticism, in-class and outside class exercises and analyses of published texts.
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Prerequisite: COM 1102
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WRI 3150 Advanced Creative Writing Credit Hours: 3
Builds upon the craft, technique and process learned in WRI 2150. Uses the workshop method and analysis of published texts to broaden and deepen understanding of creative writing genres, and develop individual voices. Sharpens writing skills through study of narrative and lyric structures and through revision.
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Prerequisite: WRI 2150
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WRI 5003 Preparing Academic Docs Credit Hours: 3
Facilitates graduate students’ production of conference and journal papers and initiating a thesis or dissertation. Employs modeling and group interaction to analyze advanced academic literature.
Requirement(s): Noncredit for communication majors
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