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  • Institution: University of Southern Maine
  • Term: 2026 Spring
  • Session: WinterSession

Courses

[UMS06]

COS 161 Algorithms in Programming

The development of algorithms and their implementations in a higher-level programming language, with emphasis on proper design principles and advanced programming concepts. Introduction to the performance analysis of algorithms. Course requirements include a substantial number of programming projects. Prerequisites: grade of C or better in COS 160 or permission of instructor. Offered fall and spring Cr 4.
Section(s):

Class Number: 20385
Credits: 4
Class Component: Lecture
Section: 0001
Dates: 5/19/2025 - 7/3/2025
Status: Open
Instructor(s): Xin XZ Zhang
Enrollment: 13 of 30 seats
Location: Web/Online
Instruction Method: Online/Online
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Prerequisites: Prerequisite: C or higher in COS 160
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n/a Online 5/19/2025 - 7/3/2025 Xin XZ Zhang
[UMS06]

COS 470 Topics in Computer Science

Topics to be covered may include philosophy of computers, history of computers, computers and society, simulation, graphics, and other advanced topics. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in COS 285 or permission of the instructor. Cr 3-4.
Section(s):

Algorithms for Analysis of Com

Class Number: 21961
Credits: 3
Class Component: Lecture
Section: 0001
Dates: 7/7/2025 - 8/22/2025
Status: Open
Instructor(s): Craig Tennenhouse
Enrollment: 20 of 30 seats
Location: Web/Online
Instruction Method: Online/Online
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Topic: Algorithms for Analysis of Combinatorial Games.

This course introduces students to combinatorial game theory and standard algorithms for analysis. Topics include backtracking to determine long paths, dynamic programming, Sprague-Grundy Theory, complexity classes, algorithmic complexity, and optimization methods, including genetic algorithms, hill climbing, and simulated annealing. Prerequisites: Prerequisite: C or higher in COS 285
DAYS & TIMES ROOM DATES INSTRUCTOR(S)
n/a Online 7/7/2025 - 8/22/2025 Craig Tennenhouse
[UMS06]

COS 497 Independent Study in Computer Science

An opportunity for juniors and seniors who have demonstrated critical and analytical capability to pursue a project independently, charting a course and exploring an area of interest within their major field. At most, three credits of COS 497 can be used to satisfy degree requirements. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and permission of the Department chair and instructor. Cr 1-3.
Section(s):

Class Number: 23150
Credits: 1 - 3
Class Component: Independent Study
Section: 0001
Dates: 5/19/2025 - 8/22/2025
Status: Open
Instructor(s): Xin XZ Zhang
Enrollment: 1 of 5 seats
Location: USM - Other
Instruction Method: By Arrangement
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Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Standing
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n/a Arranged 5/19/2025 - 8/22/2025 Xin XZ Zhang

Class Number: 23275
Credits: 1 - 3
Class Component: Independent Study
Section: 0002
Dates: 5/19/2025 - 8/22/2025
Status: Open
Instructor(s): Behrooz BM Mansouri
Enrollment: 1 of 5 seats
Location: USM - Other
Instruction Method: By Arrangement
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Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Standing
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n/a Arranged 5/19/2025 - 8/22/2025 Behrooz BM Mansouri
[UMS06]

COS 498 Computer Science Internship

An opportunity for students to gain practical experience in computer science-related employment. The University's internship program provides placement. This course is offered on a pass/fail basis only, does not fulfill any computer science requirement, and a maximum of 6 credits may be taken. Cr 1-3.
Section(s):

Class Number: 23317
Credits: 1 - 3
Class Component: Research
Section: 0001
Dates: 5/19/2025 - 8/22/2025
Status: Open
Instructor(s): Xin XZ Zhang
Enrollment: 0 of 1 seats
Location: USM - Other
Instruction Method: By Arrangement
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n/a Arranged 5/19/2025 - 8/22/2025 Xin XZ Zhang
[UMS06]

COS 570 Seminar:Advanced Topics in Computer Science

Topics vary from year to year and will include current research, emerging technologies, and case studies. Cr 3.
Section(s):

Algorithms for Analysis of Com

Class Number: 21962
Credits: 3
Class Component: Seminar
Section: 0001
Dates: 7/7/2025 - 8/22/2025
Status: Open
Instructor(s): Craig Tennenhouse
Enrollment: 4 of 30 seats
Location: Web/Online
Instruction Method: Online/Online
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Topics: Algorithms for Analysis of Combinatorial Games. This course introduces students to combinatorial game theory and standard algorithms for analysis. Topics include backtracking to determine long paths, dynamic programming, Sprague-Grundy Theory, complexity classes, algorithmic complexity, and optimization methods, including genetic algorithms, hill climbing, and simulated annealing. Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Graduate Standing or appropriate Accelerated Graduate Pathway.
DAYS & TIMES ROOM DATES INSTRUCTOR(S)
n/a Online 7/7/2025 - 8/22/2025 Craig Tennenhouse
[UMS06]

COS 598 Internship

Students apply their learning to a specific problem in a practical context under faculty and managerial supervision. See Departmental guidelines for more details. Prerequisites: graduate standing and prior approval of proposal by the Department chair and instructor. Cr 1-3.
Section(s):

Class Number: 23196
Credits: 1 - 3
Class Component: Research
Section: 0001
Dates: 5/19/2025 - 8/22/2025
Status: Open
Instructor(s): Xin XZ Zhang
Enrollment: 0 of 35 seats
Location: USM - Other
Instruction Method: By Arrangement
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Prerequisites:
DAYS & TIMES ROOM DATES INSTRUCTOR(S)
n/a Arranged 5/19/2025 - 8/22/2025 Xin XZ Zhang
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