University of North Alabama
CS 110
Intro to Computers
CS 120
Intermediate Computer Topics
CS 135
Computer Skills for
Problem Solving
CS 155
Computer Science I
CS 249
Information Security (CIS 249)
CS 255
Computer Science II
CS 311
Computer Architecture
CS 325
Programming for the Web
CS 335
New Developments
in Programming
CS 355
Data Structures & Algorithms
CS 421
Automata Theory &
Compiler Construction
CS 430
Design & Analysis
of Algorithms
CS 440
Computer Networking
CS 447
Theory and Applications of Database Systems
CS 455
Software Engineering
CS 470
Artificial Intelligence
CS 490
Cryptography (MA 491)
CS 490
Undergraduate Research
in Computer Science
CS 490
Senior Seminar/Honors Capstone
CIS 376
Web Development
ITE 376
Secure Software Development
ITE 449
Infrastructure Security
- "Final Exam" Tuesday 10th 3:15 - 5:00 p.m.
- See “Topics” for reading assignments
- A note about taking notes
| Session | Activity | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| #1 - Aug 21 | Course overview | Syllabus & Course Materials, Topics |
| #2 - Aug 28 | UML, LaTeX | Topics, Assignment #0, LaTeX MWE, UML slides |
| #3 - Sep 4 | Software patterns, make(1) and Makefile |
Topics, Software patterns slides |
| #4 - Sep 11 | STL & Boost, make(1) and Makefile, Boost example |
Topics, STL & Boost slides |
| #5 - Sep 18 | Requirements, Configuration Management |
Topics, CM & Change control slides |
| #6 - Sep 26 | Design, HCI/UX |
Topics, HCI/UX slides |
| #7 - Oct 2 | Design, Secure coding |
Topics, Secure coding slides |
| #8 - Oct 9 | Software patterns & Quality, Gitea workflow |
Topics |
| #9 - Oct 16 | Software reviews, SQA, CMMI-DEV |
Topics |
| #10 - Oct 23 | Software testing, Peer reviews, Testing |
Topics, Software testing slides |
| #11 - Oct 30 | Integration testing, Mobility testing, CI/CD, gTest Test Framework |
Topics, Witty Number base converter, gTest example, CI/CD slides |
| #12 - Nov 6 | SCM, Metrics & Analysis, DevOps, Witty Pet Shop |
Topics, DevOps slides |
| #13 - Nov 13 | Software estimation, Software Risk, Cloud, Docker, & Kubernetes |
Topics, Cloud slides |
| #14 - Nov 20 | Software maintenance, Software process improvement |
Topics |
I'm often asked about posting my lecture notes on the class web site.
- Taking notes during class is, in my opinion, a vital part of the learning process. Hearing what is said, thinking about the material, and writing (in your own words) what we are discussing each session serves to reinforce the learning process. In fact, I think it is useful to take notes from your textbooks as well. The process really speeds up learning and increases retention.
- My notes are an extreme shorthand designed to guide me during class. They do not contain everything I say in class or write on the board/computer. My notes are, at best, a skeleton listing of the topics we've covered. Your notes should be more detailed than mine, after all, I already know the material.
- Finally, it would be much easier for me not to write anything on the board or computer. The reason I do these things is to allow you to reflect on what is being discussed, write appropriate notes, and ask questions. Writing key phrases and facts on the board/computer is designed to slow me down and allow you time to write your notes. Everything we discuss in class is possible exam material whether I write it down or not (i.e. you should be writing it down).
So, I don't believe posting my lecture notes is in your best interest. I feel it is important for you to take your own notes during class.
However, I will do the following:
- post a list of the topics we've covered each session,
- post selected links to reference materials I use,
- post the chapter and page numbers for each session.
These will be posted on the class web site for each session.