Course Syllabus

The table below gives the planned syllabus for the course. This syllabus will be changed as needed. When it becomes necessary to revise the schedule, this page will be updated to reflect the changes.

Material describing the course and its objectives and grading policies is available elsewhere.

All course meetings are concerned with all of the course's essential learning outcomes.

Dates Topics Assignment or Presentation
Jan. 6. Introduction and Course Overview  
Jan. 8 Presentation Basics  
Jan. 10 Presentations for HW1 HW1 presentations
Jan. 13 Assignment Topics and Group Formation, Discussion of HW2  
Jan. 15 Business and Other Considerations  
Jan. 17 Sources of Information  
Jan. 20 No class, Martin Luther King Jr. Day  
Jan. 22 Presentations for HW2 HW2 presentations.
  1. Jayeed-Singh: Solving server inefficiency with virtualized servers for large corporations
  2. Melone-Millage: Solving security of patient information with malware protection software and knowledge for healthcare enterprises
  3. Heil-Rodriguez: Solving inefficient cooling with Immersion Cooling for Hewlett Packard
Jan. 24 Presentations for HW2 HW2 presentations
  1. Musacchio-Steinruck: Cutting physical network costs with virtualization for Publix
  2. Buncome-Millaway: Solving the issue of competing in the growing cloud market with improved services as a medium sized data center company
  3. Bohan-Moulton-Samarista: Solving the inefficiency and drawbacks of traditional contracts with smart contracts for the Auto Insurance industry
Jan. 27 Presentations for HW2, Discussion of HW3 HW2 presentations
  1. Allsworth-Watson: Solving worker injuries in the warehouse with exoskeletons for Shipping companies
  2. Phillips-Weeks: Solving high energy consumption from always-on-displays with single board computers for college campuses
  3. Dolorfino-Parker: Solving Poor Network Access Control with Unified Threat Management for Credit Reporting Agencies
Jan. 29 Presentations for HW2 HW2 presentations
  1. Aguilar-Fahie: Solving IOT Security Vulnerabilities with Set Security Standards for Enterprises of All Sizes
  2. Hochgenug-Lawson: Solving security risks with proper strategic planning for large companies
  3. Centano-Eads: Solving the lack of physical server infrastructure with technologies such as AWS, GameLift and Kubernetes for a video game company
  4. Bonny-Campbell: Solving Datamine Leaks with Backend Security for Gaming Companies
Jan. 31 Presentations for HW2 HW2 presentations
  1. Roberts-Spinosa: Solving employee verification with physical security tokens for larger corporations
  2. Garcia-Zhorzholiani: Solving the lack of general security in the medical/health sector
  3. Le-Zimmerman: Increasing Productivity Using Cloud Computing Services within Small Companies
  4. Garvin-Villanueva: How Linux-based data management features can help you secure your customer's Personal Information for businesses of any size
Feb. 3 Presentations for HW3 HW3 presentations
  1. Garcia-Zhorzholiani: Using graphite thermal pads to improve thermal conductivity performance in the pre-built computer industry
  2. Bohan-Moulton-Samarista: The Evolution of lab made food and its effects on the food industry
Feb. 5 Presentations for HW3 and time to work on HW3 HW3 presentations
  1. Melone-Millage: Using Gamification for marketing in the food industry
  2. Musacchio-Steinruck: Using Robotics to help patients in hospitals
Feb. 7 Presentations for HW3 HW3 presentations
  1. Heil-Rodriguez: Solving, the limitations of 4G with 5G for autónomos vehicles. With a focus on driverless cars
  2. Dolorfino-Parker: Using Modern Field-Programmable Gate Arrays to Aid with Longer Satellite Lifespans for Public and Private Space Industry
Feb. 10 Presentations for HW3 HW3 presentations
  1. Allsworth-Watson: Using Co-Bots to aid safety and overspending on traditional robots for industrial companies
  2. Phillips-Weeks: Using VR to fix the growing complexity of surgical procedures and medical technology for the medical community
  3. Garvin-Villanueva: Using Automotive Linux to Aid Standardization and Security in the Age of Increasingly Connected Vehicles for the Automotive Industry
Feb. 12 Presentations for HW3 HW3 presentations
  1. Centano-Eads: Using scripting and automation to help Tesla be more efficient with their software quality assurance testing
  2. Aguilar-Fahie: Using Layered Defense Tactics to Aid in combating Ransomware and Phishing for Small Companies
Feb. 14 Presentations for HW3, Discussion of HW4 HW3 presentations
  1. Hochgenug-Lawson: Using Smart Road Technology to Improve Traffic Conditions for the Department of Transportation
  2. Buncome-Millaway: Using automated devices to aid farmers to meet increasing production requirements in the agricultural industry
Feb. 17 Presentations for HW3 HW3 presentations
  1. Bonny-Campbell: Using escrow payment systems to streamline employee interactions for mico to small enterprises
Feb. 19 Presentations for HW3 HW3 presentations
  1. Roberts-Spinosa: Use of Password Managers to aid with the mismanagement of passwords in the Enterprise
  2. Le-Zimmerman: Using self driving trucks to reduce the scarcity of truck drivers for delivery companies
  3. Jayeed-Singh: Solving bad UI designs with humane designs for UI designing enterprises
Feb. 21 Presentations for HW4 HW4 presentations
  1. Musacchio-Steinruck: Helping first responders by using drones
  2. Dolorfino-Parker: Enhancing Public Safety Using Facial Recognition Technologies for Law Enforcement
  3. Bohan-Moulton-Samarista: Avoiding Invasions of Privacy using Profiling Algorithms by Large Corporations
Feb. 24 Presentations for HW4 HW4 presentations
  1. Millage-Melone: Avoiding Loss of Personal Privacy Using Biometrics for Education
  2. Bonny-Campbell: Avoiding privacy violations using facial recognition software for government agencies
  3. Heil-Rodriguez: Exploring the consequences of implementing limited memory artificial intelligence on the general public by large enterprises
Feb. 26 Presentations for HW4 HW4 presentations
  1. Hochgenug-Lawson: Enhancing Public Health using Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare for Hospitals
  2. Buncome-Millaway: Avoiding negative business practices on consumers with the use of automated tools within the retail industry
  3. Le-Zimmerman: Reducing the effects of overpopulation and increasing energy efficiency by using smart city infrastructure
Feb. 28 Presentations for HW4 HW4 presentations
  1. Phillips-Weeks: Enhancing earthquake prediction using machine learning to predict earthquakes for earthquake-prone areas
  2. Centano-Eads: Enhancing profits and the customer experience using automated systems for the fast food and grocery industry
Mar. 2 Presentations for HW4 HW4 presentations
  1. Aguilar-Fahie: Avoiding Catastrophic Infrastructure Failure by Tightening Space Asset Restrictions for Large Telecomm Enterprises
  2. Garvin-Villanueva: Avoiding Physical Security Breaches Using Improved Physical Security Protocols for the Utility Industry
  3. Jayeed-Singh: Enhancing Sustainable Energy Usage Using Renewables for Large Enterprises
Mar. 4 Presentations for HW4 HW4 presentations
  1. Roberts-Spinosa: Avoiding dangers of autonomy using electric autonomous cars for the transportation sector
  2. Garcia-Zhorzholiani: Enhancing the medical benefits of new drugs using molecular simulation in quantum computing for large pharmaceutical companies
  3. Allsworth-Watson: Enhancing surgical and rehabilitative capabilities of hospitals using biotechnology to create artificial tissue
Mar. 6 Discussion of Reports and HW5  
Mar. 9 No class, Spring Break  
Mar. 11 No class, Spring Break  
Mar. 13 No class, Spring Break  
Mar. 16 No class, university cancellation due to Covid-19  
Mar. 18 Presentations for HW5 (via zoom, see announcement in webcourses) HW5 presentations
  1. Musacchio-Steinruck: Helping improve individuals' health by using products from companies such as Senseonics to take advantage of data analytics
  2. Mellone-Millage: Using machine learning to create better functioning prosthetics for the Veteran's Administration
  3. Garvin-Villanueva: Optimizing Customer experiences of SaaS products using Web Assembly for enterprise businesses
Mar. 20 Presentations for HW5 (via zoom, see announcement in webcourses) HW5 presentations,
  1. Hochgenug-Lawson: Using Edge Computing to Improve Operational Efficiency for Walmart
  2. Aguilar-Fahie: Using 5G Infrastructure to Overcome Bandwidth Limitations in Large Enterprises
  3. Bohan-Moulton-Samarista: Using Deep Learning Algorithms to Better Understand the Results of Experiments Using Lab Rat Test Subjects within the Medical Research Industry
HW6 report draft
Mar. 23 Presentations for HW5 (via zoom, see announcement in webcourses) HW5 presentations
  1. Phillips-Weeks: Steps towards ensuring reliability and security of electronic voting in Florida Elections
  2. Allsworth-Watson: Using ultrasonic fingerprint scanners to replace less secure and slower fingerprint methods for telecommunication companies
  3. Bonny-Campbell: Solving the misuse of Algorithm Moderation with new training & testing protocols for Facebook & YouTube
Mar. 25 Presentations for HW5 (via zoom, see announcement in webcourses), Discussion of HW6 HW5 presentations
  1. Centano-Eads: Using Linux servers to help startup companies get off the ground easier
  2. Buncome-Millaway: Optimizing customer experiences with CRM software within Target
  3. Le-Zimmermann: Using an automated tax filing system to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the tax collection process for the IRS
Mar. 27 Presentations for HW5 (via zoom, see announcement in webcourses) HW5 presentations
  1. Garcia-Zhorzholiani: Replacing Automobile Car Keys for Ford with RFID and Biometric security tech.
Mar. 30 Presentations for HW5 (via zoom, see announcement in webcourses) HW5 presentations
  1. Roberts-Spinosa: Avoiding Over-Use of Robotics at Tesla
  2. Heil-Rodriguez: Optimizing Software Development in Large Enterprises using the DevOps Model
  3. Dolorfino-Parker: Using Artificial Intelligence to Combat "Fake News" for Google
  4. Jayeed-Singh: Using encryption to privatize files stored in the cloud for small businesses
Apr. 1 Presentations for HW6 (via zoom, see announcement in webcourses) HW6 presentations
  1. Musacchio-Steinruck: Reducing Shoplifting in Walmart using AI
  2. Allsworth-Watson: Creating full immersion using head-mounted displays for Nintendo
Apr. 3 Presentations for HW6 (via zoom, see announcement in webcourses) HW6 presentations
  1. Millage-Melone: Using IoT Monitoring Technologies to Minimize the Ecological Impact of Waste Management Entities
  2. Bohan-Moulton-Samarista: The Use of Virtual Reality to Improve High School Education
Apr. 6 Presentations for HW6 (via zoom, see announcement in webcourses) HW6 presentations
  1. Hochgenug-Lawson: Using Serverless Computing to Improve Application Development for Small Application Developers
  2. Bonny-Campbell: Solving the high cost of healthcare billing using Decentralized Applications for AdventHealth
Apr. 8 Writing papers for IT (via zoom, see announcement in webcourses) Writing papers for IT
Apr. 10 Presentations for HW6 (via zoom, see announcement in webcourses) HW6 presentations
  1. Phillips-Weeks: Using automation to improve working conditions for the FAA's air traffic controllers
  2. Centano-Eads: How drones can help revolutionize the energy industry
Apr. 13 Presentations for HW6 (via zoom, see announcement in webcourses) HW6 presentations
  1. Buncome-Millaway: Preserving Actors' Likeness using Deep Fake Technology in the Film Industry
  2. Dolorfino-Parker: Using Public-Private Key Cryptography to Combat Scam Phone Calls and Caller-ID Spoofing for the Federal Communications Commission
  3. Garcia-Zhorzholiani: Reducing Power Consumption and Extending Life on Computer Monitors in UCF
Apr. 15 Presentations for HW6 (via zoom, see announcement in webcourses) HW6 presentations
  1. Roberts-Spinosa: Solving the large barrier of entry for computer gaming with game streaming, a look at Stadia and similar services
  2. Le-Zimmerman: Detecting Diseases using IoT and mobile phone apps for the CDC
  3. Garvin-Villanueva: Avoiding physical security breaches using improved physical security protocols for the utility industry
Apr. 17 Presentations for HW6 (via zoom, see announcement in webcourses) HW6 presentations and report
  1. Aguilar-Fahie: Using Swallowable Medical Devices for Medical Monitoring in the Medical Industry
  2. Heil-Rodriguez: Latency, 5G, and the Automotive Industry
  3. Jayeed-Singh: User-centered Web Design and Progressive Web Apps for Wellness Enterprises
Apr. 20 Summary and Review (via zoom, see announcement in webcourses)  

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Bibliography

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Ram Charan. What the CEO Wants You to Know: How Your Company Really Works. Crown Business, 2017 edition. ISBN 9780553417784.

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Course Content and Policies

The course's content and grading polices are described on separate web pages. See the links on the top left of this page.

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Last modified Friday, April 10, 2020.

This web page is for COP 4910 at the University of Central Florida. The details of this course are subject to change as experience dictates. You will be informed of any changes. Please direct any comments or questions to Gary T. Leavens at Leavens@ucf.edu. Some of the policies and web pages for this course are quoted or adapted from other courses I have taught, in partciular, COP 4020.