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Algoma University College
Thesis in Computer Science
Thesis Agreement
Date Submitted:
Sept.13, 1996
Student Number:
919673380
Student Name:
Allyson Craig
Faculty Advisor:
Klaus Peltsch
Project Title:
Comparison of Traditional Database Systems and New Systems That Incorporate Object Extentions
Project Description:
Traditional Relational database Management Systems(DBMSs) support a data
Model consisting of a collection of named relations, containing attributes
of a specific type. In current commercial systems, possible types include
floating point numbers, integers, character strings, money, and dates. It
commonly recongized that this model in inadequate for future data processing
applications. It would be interesting to study how new database systems
that incorporate objects allow users to easily extend the system. the
extention of objects is fairly new in database systems, an analysis of its
use from a user from a user and designer's point of view would also be
relevant. As well, examples of projects that use these types of systems will
be included.
Stages of Project:
1. Research and logging of information
2. Implementation of two types of database systems - relational model with
object extensions. (Postgres95)
-Modelling
-Implementation
-Testing of the systems
3.Studying of examples
4.Comparison of the example systems on the basis of these features and others:
-time to develop
-effectiveness of design
-efficiency of design
-modelling issues
-contribution of object extentions
-strengths and weaknesses
-throughput - transactions/second
5. Final Draft of report
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Date Submitted:
Sept.17th 1996
Student Number:
921056120
Student Name:
Chris Crowder
Faculty Advisor:
K.Peltsch
Project Title:
Readability of Visual Programming
Project Description:
To study the effects of different approaches to improving the readability
of visual progamming, likely with respect to debugging procedures.
There are a number of side issues to explore which may become the focus -
psychological issues, specific approach comparisons, etc. There may also
be a choice made regarding focus on a specific visual programming language
(in that case likely Visual Basic). Clearer definitions of key words
(e.g. readability) are pending, based on research.
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Date Submitted:
Sept.18, 1996
Student Number:
920722050
Student Name:
Roberto J. Mannella
Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Pawan Lingras
Project Title:
Continuous Adaptive Prediction of Demand for Electricity Using Neuro Computing
Project Description:
Great Lakes Power needs to predict the demand for electricity in the future on a continuous basis.
Such predictions are used to monitor various parameters in the power management.
This project will determine an appropriate neural network model to predict hourly and daily
electrical demands on a continuous basis. The model will be initially trained using 80% of the
available data. The remaining 20% of the data will be used for testing the continuous predictive
ability of the model. In the continuously adaptive predictions, the demand for the next time
period is predicted. Once the actual values of this time period are known they are used to retrain
the network to adapt to the newly available data. It is hoped that such a model will be eventually
tested and implemented in real-time.
The research will involve designing and implementing several models developed using different types
of neural networks such as windowed networks, multi-recurrent or time-delay neural networks. The
results will also be compared with some of the statistical time series analysis techniques such as
autoregressive analysis.
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Algoma University College
Thesis in Computer Science
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Date Submitted:
Sept.18,1996
Student Number:
909610010
Student Name:
Doug Olar
Faculty Advisor:
George Townsend
Project Title:
A CPU for Illustration Purposes
Project Description:
The intention of this thesis is to explore the design and implementation
of a microcoded CPU.
This CPU is based on a theoretical model to teach and explain how a
microcoded CPU operates. This would be an oversimplified version of
how a CPU would actually be constructed.
Given that the purpose of this CPU is to act as a teaching aid, an
emphasis will be placed on deriving a design that is easy to understand.
Where concerns of efficiency interfere with this design goal, they will
be considered to be secondary.
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Date Submitted:
9/19/96
Student Number:
909614510
Student Name:
Frank Schnekenburger
Faculty Advisor:
Pawan Lingras
Project Title:
Use of Genetic Algorithms to Optimize Tree Breeding Strategies in Ontario.
Project Description:
The development of tree breeding strategies requires the simultaneous
consideration of many complex objectives and constraints. Objectives may
include maximizing genetic gain, economic benefits and/or genetic diversity;
constraints include restricting the number of families, controlling frequency
of progeny, and/or limiting geographic distribution of parents. Genetic
algorithms will be studied as a means of searching for optimum solutions
to specific breeding objective-constraint scenarios in Ontario. The effects
of different genetic algorithms and changes in algorithm parameters will be
examined. Results will be compared with the currently planned strategies.
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Date Submitted:
Sept. 19/96
Student Number:
929610270
Student Name:
Jean Preston
Faculty Advisor:
George Townsend
Project Title:
Speaker Recognization
Project Description:
Purpose: To develop a simplified speaker recognition system to control
access to the senior computer lab.
The intent is to see if an algorithmic solution will provide a sufficiently
accurate method. Usually a neural network is used. The project will
include research on speaker recognition, development of the programs and
a user interface, and the implementation and testing of a working prototype.
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Date Submitted:
Sept 19/ 1996
Student Number:
969614980
Student Name:
Mark Belsito
Faculty Advisor:
Prof. Klaus Peltsch
Project Title:
An Investigation of the Performance Aspects of Fast Ethernet
Project Description:
The purpose of the thesis is to investigate the performance aspects of
100 mbit/sec ethernet or fast ethernet. This will entail a study and comparison
of 10 mbit/sec and 100 mbit/sec scenarios including measurements on delay time,
response time and throughput aspects utilizing various applications. Fast
ethernet is becoming a popular option in the marketplace but is likely
misunderstood in terms of what its actual capabilities are. By this we mean
to test, rationalize and/or show that the full specified bandwidth of a network
may in fact seldom, if ever be achieved. In addition, it is desirable to
review the performance of TCP/IP over fast ethernet and discuss improvements
especially in light of the changes planned for TCP/IP over ATM. The proposed
test site for this work is the network at Algoma University.
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Thesis in Computer Science
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Date Submitted:
September 20, 1996
Student Number:
900806230
Student Name:
Michelle Kraushaar
Faculty Advisor:
J. Rajnovich
Project Title:
Partial Information Ionic Logic Systems
Project Description:
This project will involve a detailed study of Partial Information Ionic Logic as outlined in "The Logic of Partial Information" by Dr. Nait Abdallah. I will also look at implementations (such as PIL and PIL++ which were written by J. Rajnovich) to understand the data structures and the logic tableau creators that they use.
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Date Submitted:
Sept. 20/96
Student Number:
912011800
Student Name:
Dan Grzelak
Faculty Advisor:
George Townsend
Project Title:
Fingerprint Recognition
Project Description:
The intent is to examine the use of computers for fingerprint recognition. Computers
have been used in the past to create and search fingerprint databases for the
purposes of criminal investigation. Currently, the low cost of hardware and advances
in software allows for the use of fingerprints as security verification, for financial
transactions, access to secure areas, etc.. The recognition process involves the
scanning, evaluation, and comparison of a sample fingerprint against a stored
fingerprint database.
Fundamental problems can arise throughout the process. The sample may differ from
the stored value in finger orientation, placement and cleanliness. The computer must
be able to evaluate the characteristics that make up a fingerprint prior to being able to
successfully match a stored fingerprint in the database.
A prototype system, limited to thumbprints, is to be implemented to control access to a
secure area.
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Date Submitted:
Sept 21
Student Number:
93293623
Student Name:
Glenn Lawrence
Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Lawson
Project Title:
Algorithms in Krylov methods
Project Description:
Development and testing of algorithms for the solution of heat conducting
problems by Krylov methods.