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
Aug. 24 Introduction and Course Overview  
Aug. 26 Presentation Basics Aug. 27: HW1
Aug. 31 Presentations for HW1 HW1 presentations
Sep. 2 Assignment Topics and Group Formation, Discussion of HW2  
Sep. 7 No class, Labor Day  
Sep. 9 Business and Other Considerations  
Sep. 14 Sources of Information  
Sep. 16 Presentations for HW2 HW2 presentations.
  • Cabezas-Clark: Solving Secure Storage of Authentication Information with Secure Cloud Storage for Western Union
  • Acharya-Mistry: Solving the Google Home/Mini Privacy Issue with creating delete data voice command for Google
  • Kethi-Raage: Solving outdated automation technology with a newer and more efficient solution for Electronic Arts
  • Hannigan-Vargas: Solving poor infrastructure implementation with proper configuration and training for Tiny Law, LLC
  • Sierra-Vu: Solving the disruption from Cloud Computing with adopting public clouds for Cosair Gaming, Inc.
  • Lou-Nguyen: Solving the problem of an outdated inventory and sales system with Square, a subscription based online point of sale system for Tiny Bakery in the current pandemic environment
Sep. 21 Presentations for HW2 HW2 presentations
  • Etumnu-Mayer: Solving the security vulnerabilities of network modernization by contracting external cyber security company for United States Army
  • Nobles-Rivera: Solving the disconnect in business intelligence data with SAP HANA for Universal Studios
  • Audoire-Harrera-Jijon: Solving the problem for managing and budgeting tools/assets across Lockheed Martin CIS using Cloud Infrasture
  • Linzan-Tran: Solving the financial issues with Organizational restructuring and operations management improvements for The Mozilla Foundation
  • Hoibraten-Salvato: Solving online learning discrimination with county wide networks for Orange County Public Schools
  • Cohn-Yegerov: Solving bad website design with standardized website form for TechwareLabs
Sep. 23 Presentations for HW2, Discussion of HW3 HW2 presentations
  • Barrera-Cerezo: Solving Cyber Attacks With Threat Mitigation for Efficient Escrow
  • Aryal-Lopez: Solving Disaster Recovery Problem with data backup plans for Norma's Resort
  • Britzius-Perler: Solving Internal communication lapses by integrating enterprise level telecommunication software for L3 Harris
  • Bhikha-Weaver: Solving Shipping Troubles with ShipStation Automation for Stratco
  • slots available
Sep. 28 Presentations for HW2 HW2 presentations
  • Carvajal-Nieves: Migrating from on-premises to cloud for Publix
  • Lee-Rivera: Solving the Healthcare and Wellness Issues with Data Tracking for the Orlando Magic
  • Chesley-DeLeon: Solving Customer Experience Issues with IT Education for Orange County Public Schools
  • slots available
Sep. 30 Discussion of HW4, and HW5 and Reports  
Oct. 5 Presentations for HW3 HW3 presentations
  • Cabezas-Clark: Using Neural Link to aid in Authentication for Western Union
  • Audoire-Herrera: Solving the problem for implementing and configuring system and network deployments across Cisco Network Services using Software Defined Networking
  • Lou-Nguyen: Using VDI to Aid in Work At Home transition for Captel
  • Kethi-Raage: Using an AI Help desk bot to aid employees and consumers for Health Services Orlando
Oct. 7 Presentations for HW3 HW3 presentations
  • Etumnu-Mayer: Using Digital Twin to Aid the Manufacturing Process for Oshkosh
  • Hannigan-Vargas: Using deep learning algorithms seeded by a pool of publicly available court documents to aid in legal negotiations for Tiny Law, LLC.
  • Chelsey-DeLeon: Using Generative AI to Aid proper reading and speech skills for Early Education
  • Acharya-Mistry: Using AI and Facial Recognition technology in Google Glass to aid Sales for Google
Oct. 12 Presentations for HW3 HW3 presentations
  • Hoibraten-Salvato: Using SASE to aid WAN security for Orange County Public Schools
  • Aryal-Lopez: Using TavelExpress to Aid Issues with Vacation Planning, by reducing the effort and duration researching the perfect vacation for TravelXPR
  • Sierra-Vu: Using Quantum Networking to Aid Fast and Secure Networks with the Obsoletion of Traditional Networking Looming for AT&T
  • Cohn-Yegorov: Using Automated Truck Load board to Aid loss of wages for Aleks Enterprise Incorporated, Trucking company
Oct. 14 Presentations for HW3 HW3 presentations
  • Linzan-Tran: Using Intel's Lohi Research Test Chip to Aid in the Digitization, Processing, and Possible Reproduction of the Sense of Smell for Mayo Clinic
  • Bhikha-Weaver: Using Blockchain Technology to Aid Security and Optimization for Bank of America
  • Nobles-Rivera: Using AWS AI to Aid in increased online ticket sales with personalized guest profiles for Universal Studios
  • Britzius-Perler: Using AI to monitor and maintain security for L3 Harris
Oct. 19 Presentations for HW3 HW3 presentations
  • Carvajal-Nieves: Using the Internet-of-Things to aid in customer interaction, advertising, and buying incentives for Publix shoppers
  • Barrera-Cerezo: Using 5G to aid in increasing revenue for Comcast
  • Lee-Rivera: Solving Healthcare and Wellness Issues with the Oura Ring for the NBA
Oct. 21 Presentations for HW4 HW4 presentations
  • Aryal-Lopez: Enhancing remote control access by using zero-trust network access technology for AIM Technologies
  • Hannigan-Vargas: Enhancing rural connectivity using Starlink satellites for Linkr
  • Kethi-Raage: Avoiding data breaches using the innovation of Hexadite cyber defense for Orlando Health
  • Lou-Nguyen: Enhancing Budget Flexibility using Software as a Service for Straight Street Nonprofit
  • Cabezas-Clark: Enhancing Anti-Money Laundering Compliance using Ayasdi's Anti-Money Laundering AI for Western Union
Oct. 26 Presentations for HW4 HW4 presentations
  • Etumnu-Mayer: Enhancing PTSD Recovery by Using Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for United States Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Sierra-Vu: Enhance Surgical Performance Using Robotic Surgery for Advent Health
  • Acharya-Mistry: Avoiding un-necessary usage of bedspace using remote health monitoring for Watson Clinic
  • Bihika-Weaver: Enhancing Customer Service Efficiency using Artificial Intelligence Chatbots for Wells Fargo
  • Chesley-DeLeon: Enhancing classroom engagement using immersive technologies for Orange County Public Schools
Oct. 28 Presentations for HW4 HW4 presentations
  • Audoire-Herrera-Jijon: Fighting Human Trafficking and Forced Labor using XYO Network Blockchain for the U.S. Department of State
  • Nobles-Rivera: Improving the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders using the Atmo Gas Capsule for Advent Health
  • Linzan-Tran: Enhancing Crop Production, Maintenance, and Profits using Drones for R.D. Offutt Farms
  • Barrera-Cerezo: Avoiding Privacy Issues Using 5G for Comcast
  • Cohn-Yegorov: Avoiding money laundering using Artificial Intelligence at Deutsch Bank
Nov. 2 Presentations for HW4 HW4 presentations
  • Britzius-Perler: Avoiding loss of privacy with biometric security for L3Harris
  • Carvajal-Nieves: Avoiding privilege creep and enhancing security compliance by using AWS Security Hub
  • Lee-Rivera: Avoiding Information Security Issues using SIEM for the NBA
  • Hoibraten-Salvato: Avoiding Phishing using the Cloud for OCPS
HW5 report draft
Nov. 4 Presentations for HW5 HW5 presentations
  • Kethi-Raage: Using Virtual Reality to provide socially distant appointments for Orlando Health
  • Lou-Nguyen: Optimizing warehousing, inventory, and delivery for Walmart using Internet of Things
  • Cabezas-Clark: Solving financial risk modeling using Microsoft Azure Quantum computing for Western Union
Nov. 9 Presentations for HW5 HW5 presentations
  • Sierra-Vu: Using blockchain to make voting more secure for voters
  • Cohn-Yegorov: Enhancing VR headset displays using meta-OLED for usage in BOEING and NASA's Space Flight Training Simulation program
  • Hoibraten-Salvato: Using Gaming to Immerse Students for Orange County Public Schools
Nov. 11 No class, Veteran's Day  
Nov. 16 Presentations for HW5 HW5 presentations
  • Aryal-Lopez: Simplifying cloud access controls using CASB for AIM technologies
  • Hannigan-Vargas: Using 5G mesh networking to eliminate urban 5G reception gaps for Verizon
  • Etumnu-Mayer: Enhancing Medical Surgery Recovery for Veterans by Implementing 3D Bio-printing for MCOP
  • Audoire-Harrera-Jijon: Using AWS Serverless Application Model (SAM) to create applications that will monitor services across Lockheed Martin
Nov. 18 Presentations for HW5 HW5 presentations
  • Chesley-DeLeon: Using Learning Analytics to Find Best Online Teaching Practices for OCPS
  • Linzan-Tran: Using L3's Smallsat Perimeter Truss Reflector to Enhance NASA's Deep Space Network Capabilities
  • Acharya-Mistry: Implementing 5G at Watson Clinic to Improve Patient Treatment
Nov. 23 Presentations for HW5 HW5 presentations
  • Nobles-Rivera: Improving the Diagnosis of Heart Disease with HeartFlow for Orlando Health
  • Bhikha-Weaver: Using Facial Recognition Cameras to Solve Crime More Efficiently for Orange County Sheriff
  • Britzus-Perler: Utilizing and implementing new Identity Access Management/Authentication platforms to aid in the security and internal employee management of users in a hybrid/virtual workplace
Nov. 25 No class, Thanksgiving Wednesday HW5 final report
Nov. 30 Presentations for HW5 HW5 presentations
  • Carvajal-Nieves: Solving the lack of a centralized database system for felon's fees and fines using Iron Mountain Insight
  • Barrera-Cerezo: Using self-driving cars to increase revenue for Uber
  • Lee-Rivera: Helping the Paralyzed Patients of the Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital with Brain-Computer Interfaces
Dec. 2 Summary and Review  

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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 Wednesday, November 18, 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.