Explores the main features of modern, high-level, general-purpose programming languages from the user (programmer) standpoint. Students learn how specific features of programming languages can be used effectively in solving programming problems. The course is also an opportunity to use paradigms that expand on simple imperative programming, such as object-oriented, functional and concurrent programming. Some knowledge of Java required.

First semester of the capstone design experience. Modern software engineering practices and tools are surveyed and applied in team projects. Students begin development on software projects proposed by faculty or external sponsors, including initial stages of design, implementation, and documentation, with an interim presentation of progress expected toward the end of the semester. Principles of security, testability, and maintainability are stressed.

Provides an opportunity to apply academic experience in settings associated with future professional employment. A written proposal for the internship must be approved by the department chair. The proposal must specify what the student will learn from the internship, why the student is properly prepared for the internship, and what supervision will be available to the student during the internship. A mid-semester report and a final report are required.

The course covers a variety of topics in cloud computing systems, or more precisely, distributed systems that enable modern cloud computing. The topics include virtualization and its impact on system design, cloud-scale storage, cloud data processing and machine learning systems, and cloud configuration management. The course also covers the latest advancements in cloud computing/systems, IoT, edge, and fog computing. Students are expected to have background in operating systems fundamentals.