Joshua Doucet

Software and Computer Enthusiast

Ungraduate Years

Institutions and Degrees

	B.S. Computer Science GPA 3.93, May 2021
	A.S. Mathematics GPA 3.72, Aug 2019

Coursework

Communications

COM 125 Interpersonal Communication

"Examines the communication involved in interpersonal relationships occurring in family, social, and career situations. Relevant concepts include self-concept, perception, listening, nonverbal communication, and conflict" (PPCC).
COMM 3240 Business & Professional Communication

"Theory and practice in oral and written communication competency for business and the professions. Topics include presentational speaking, business and proposal writing, interpersonal communication in organizations, small group process and the role of the leader-manager, and communication trends in business organizations of the future" (UCCS).
TCID 2090 Technical Writing and Communication

"Offers students an introduction to the spectrum of workplace and technical communication. Students will practice planning, drafting, revising, and testing documentation focused on user/audience needs. Students will create technical and multimedia projects such as: technical descriptions, instructions, proposals, various reports, and presentations" (UCCS).
ENG 121 English Composition I

"Emphasizes the planning, writing, and revising of compositions, including the development of critical and logical thinking skills. This course includes a wide variety of compositions that stress analytical, evaluative, and persuasive/argumentative writing." (PPCC).
ENG 122 English Composition II

"Expands and refines the objectives of English Composition I. Emphasizes critical/logical thinking and reading, problem definition, research strategies, and writing analytical, evaluative, and/or argumentative compositions." (PPCC).
LIT 115 Intro to Literature I

"Introduces fiction, poetry, and drama. This course emphasizes active and responsive reading." (PPCC).

Ethics & Hummanities

PHI 112 Ethics

"Examines human life, experience, and thought to discover and develop the principles and values for pursuing a more fulfilled existence. This course examines ethical theories designed to both justify moral judgments, as well as apply these ethical theories to a selection of personal and social issues in the world today" (PPCC).
CS 3050 Social and Ethical Implications of Computing

"topics in ethical, social, political, legal and economic aspects of the application of computers. Each student is expected to research one or more topics, actively participate in discussions, and give a presentation" (UCCS).
SOC 101 Intro to Sociology

"This course examines the basic concepts, theories, and principles of sociology, including topics of culture, race, class, gender, sexuality, social groups, and deviance through a local and global lens. Analyzes and interprets socio-historic as well as contemporary issues by using critical thinking skills and linking individual experiences to social structures" (PPCC).
ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics

"Focuses on the study of the national economy, emphasizing business cycles and long-run growth trends. Explores how macroeconomic performance is measured, including Gross Domestic Product and labor market indicators. Examines the saving-investment relationship and its relationship to Aggregate Supply and Aggregate Demand. Discusses money and banking, international trade, fiscal and monetary policy. Explores the macroeconomic role of the public sector." (PPCC).
PHI 113 Logic

"Studies effective thinking using language-oriented logic. Provides tools and develops skills for creative and critical thinking and the formal analysis of arguments. Emphasizes the development of decision-making and problem-solving" (PPCC).

Mathematics

MAT 121 College Algebra

"a brief review of intermediate algebra, equations, and inequalities, functions and their graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions, linear and non-linear systems, selection of topics from among graphing of the conic sections, introduction to sequences and series, permutations and combinations, the binomial theorem, and theory of equations." (PPCC).
MAT 166 Pre-Calculus

"Reviews college algebra and college trigonometry intended for those planning to take calculus. Topics include algebraic manipulations, properties of algebraic and trigonometric functions and their graphs, trig identities and equations, conic sections, polar coordinates, and parametric equations." (PPCC).
MAT 201 Calculus I

"Introduces single variable calculus and analytic geometry. It includes limits, continuity, derivatives, and applications of derivatives as well as indefinite and definite integrals and some applications." (PPCC).
MAT 202 Calculus II

"Continues the study of single variable calculus which will include techniques of integration, polar coordinates, analytic geometry, improper integrals, and infinite series" (PPCC).
MAT 202 Calculus III with Engineering Applications

"Focuses the traditional subject matter of multi-variable Calculus with an additional emphasis on word problems and problem solving. Topics include vectors, vector-valued functions, partial derivatives, analytic geometry, multiple integrals, line integrals, Stokes’, Divergence Theorems and Green’s Theorems, and applications." (PPCC).
MAT 215 Discrete Mathematics

"Concentrates on formal logic, algorithms, induction proofs, equivalence relations and graphs. This course is designed for mathematics and computer science students" (PPCC).
MATH 3130 Intro to Linear Algebra

"Systems of linear equations, matrices, vector spaces, linear independence, basis, dimension, determinants, linear transformations and matrices, eigenvalues and eigenvectors" (UCCS).
ECE 3611 Engineering Probability and Statistics

"An introduction to probability and statistics with application to solving engineering problems. Includes the axioms of probability, random variables, density functions, distributions functions, expectations. Gaussian random variables, bivariate random variables, sums of independent random variables. Estimation of sample mean and variance. Monte Carlo simulation, binomial, hypergeometric, Poisson counting processes, confidence intervals, reliability, failure rates, the Weibull model, the log-normal model, estimation using regression. Introduction to random processes" (UCCS).

General Sciences

GEY 112 Historical Geology

"Covers the development of Earth through the vast span of geologic time. Emphasis is on the investigation and interpretation of sedimentary rocks and features, the record of ancient environments, fossil life forms, and physical events in Earth’s history within the framework of plate tectonics" (PPCC).
PHY 211 Physics Calc-Based I

"Covers the physics of kinematics, dynamics, and conservation laws and requires application of classical physics to both mathematical and conceptual problems. Specific concepts covered include 1D and 2D kinematics, Newton’s Laws, rotational motion, energy and work, momentum and impulse, and simple harmonic motion. This course may also cover thermodynamics and fluid mechanics" (PPCC).
PHY 212 Physics Calc-Based II

"Covers the physics of electricity and magnetism using conceptual and mathematical reasoning, including calculus. Maxwell’s equations, waves, and time-varying circuits will be covered. Optional topics include wave and geometric optics and AC circuits" (PPCC).

Computer Sciences

General

CSC 119 Introduction to Programming (Java)

"Focuses on a general introduction to computer programming. This course emphasizes the design and implementation of structured and logically correct programs with good documentation. It is centered on basic programming concepts, including control structures, modularization, and data processing. A structured programming language is used to implement program designs. It emphasizes the writing of multiple programs following the software development process, from start to finish, including design, implementation, and testing" (PPCC).
CSC 160 Computer Science I: (C++)

"Introduces students to the discipline of computer science and programming. Algorithm development, data representation, logical expressions, sub-programs and input/output operations using a high-level programming language are covered. Intensive lab work outside of class time is required" (PPCC).
CSC 161 Computer Science II: (C++)

"Continues algorithm development and problem-solving techniques not covered in Computer Science I using a high-level programming language. Students are able to gain experience in the use of data structures and the design and implementation of larger software projects. Intensive computer laboratory experience is required for this course" (PPCC).
CSC 230 C Programming: Platform

"Prepares students to be a better programmer using the C programming language. C is a mid-level language whose economy of expression and data manipulation features allows a programmer to deal with the computer at a low level. The goal is to learn skills that are usable in many languages and understand what is happening at the machine level. The student should already understand the control structures selection, iteration, and subroutines (functions/methods)" (PPCC).
CS 2080 Programming with UNIX

"An introduction to the UNIX operating system with an emphasis on the development of C and command shell programs" (UCCS).
CS 3160 Concepts of Programming Languages (Lisp, ML, C++)

"Evolution of the central concepts of programming languages, describing syntax and semantics, data types, abstract data types, control structures, subprograms, concurrency and exception handling" (UCCS).
CS 4700 Computer Automata & Formal Languages

"Finite automata and regular expressions, context-free grammars, context-free languages, and pushdown automata, Turning machines, undecidability, the Chomsky hierarchy of formal languages, computational complexity and intractable problems" (UCCS).
CS 4100 Compiler Design I

"Underlying theory and design techniques for compilers. Lexical analysis, top-down and bottom-up parsing algorithms, runtime storage management, syntax directed translation schemes, intermediate code generation" (UCCS).
CS 4720 Design & Analysis of Algorithms

"Design methodologies; divide-and-conquer, exhaustive search, dynamic programming. Time and space complexity measures, analysis of algorithms. Survey of important algorithms for searching, sorting, graph manipulation. Tractability: class P and NP, NP complete problems" (UCCS).
CS 4420 Database Systems

"Course introduces general database concepts as well as database system technology. The course covers ER and R data models, R-algebra, SQL, data storage and indexing, query optimization, database design and security" (UCCS).
CS 4500 Operating Systems

"Introduces concepts, terminology, and algorithms of operating systems. Describes semaphores, processes, virtual mappings, interrupts, resource allocation and management, protection, synchronization, scheduling, queuing and communication as applied to operating system design and implementation" (UCCS).

Software Engineering

CS 3300 Software Engineering I (Ruby on Rails)

"Software engineering methodologies. The software lifecycle. Emphasis on the design, development and implementation of a software system. A course project provides the student teams practical application of the software engineering techniques" (UCCS).
CS 3020 Object-Oriented Tech Usng C#/.Net

"C# class construction principles, delegates, threads, event handling, GUI components, observer pattern, standard collections, generic parameters, enumerators, custom components, UML representation, abstract classes, interfaces, object persistence, remoting, and refactoring" (UCCS).
CS 3110 Programming the Mobile Web (html/js)

"Provides an introduction to web systems and technologies with focus on the support for mobile platforms. Topics include HTML5, CSS, JavaScript" (UCCS).
CS 3080 Python Programming

"Python basics, advanced topics including working with pdf, excel, JSON, CSV, decorators, lambda functions, generators, iterators, pattern matching, web scraping, threading, multiprocessing, networking with sockets, servers with Django, scientific computing using Numpy Matplotlib Class Project " (UCCS).

Architecture

CS 2160 Computer Organization and Assembly Language (MIPS)

"Provides an introduction to the concepts of computer architecture, functional logic, design and computer arithmetic. It presents material on the mechanics of information transfer and control within a computer system. Also included are: symbolic programming techniques, implementing high level control structures, addressing modes and their relation to arrays, subprograms, parameters, linkage to high level languages and the assembly process" (UCCS).
CS 4200 Computer Architecture I (x86)

"Course covers fundamentals of computer design, instruction set principles and examples, pipelining, advanced pipelining and instruction-level parallelism, memory-hierarchy design and survey of design issues in storage, interconnection network and multiprocessor systems" (UCCS).

Security

CS 4220 Computer Networks (C++/Linux)

"Course focuses on the basic network and protocol concepts and principles with practical hands-on exercises on network management, network programming, and network planning through the use of industry simulators. Topics include: Internet protocols and routing, local area networks, basic TCP/IP programming, congestion control, packet switching and routing, quality-of-service, and network management" (UCCS).
CS 4950 Homeland Security & Cyber Security

"This course examines how homeland security safeguards the United States from domestic catastrophic destruction and investigates cyber security as a priority homeland security concern since a coordinated cyber attack against critical infrastructure could produce the worst catastrophe in the nation's history" (UCCS).
CS 3910 Systems Administration & Security

"Covers the installation and configuration of mainstream operating systems, important network services, disaster recovery procedures, and techniques for ensuring the security of the system" (UCCS).