Program Description - Pellissippi State Community College

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CSIT 1000 Introduction to Computers & Computing 3 Credits
This course covers the basic concepts of computer hardware and software, microcomputer
systems and workstations, networking and the Internet, and the interdisciplinary science
of computing. This course is intended for University Parallel students not majoring in computer
science. On Demand
★CSIT 1020 Introduction to Computer Science 4 Credits
Problem solving and algorithm development. Organization and characteristics of modern
digital computers. Emphasis on developing good programming habits. Building abstractions
with procedures and data. Programming in a modern computing language. Program development
using UNIX operating system. This course is intended for University Parallel students.
Spring and Fall C o requisite(s): M ATH 1730 or equivalent
CSIT 1110 Introduction to Information Technology 4 Credits
Afirst course in computer science and information technology, providing a comprehensive
overview of computer architecture, data organization and communication. This course
includes problem solving, logic design, personal computing, operating systems and application
software. Spring and Fall
CSIT 1200 Application Development Using Visual Basic 4 Credits
Astudy of Windows graphic interface development through the Visual Basic programming
language. The student will use V B A( Visual Basic for Applications) for customizing applications
such as Word, Excel, Access, MS Project, Visio, AutoCAD, accounting and helpdesk.
Topics include V B A programming tools and integrating with Internet and intranet solutions.
On Demand Corequisite(s): C S I T 1110 or consent of instructor
★CSIT 1370 Computer Programming for Engineering Transfer 4 Credits
Application on computers to engineering problem solving. Introduction to computers, operating
systems, document preparation, structured programming, spreadsheet, use of the Internet
and engineering data plotting. Solutions of engineering problems using existing software packages.
Spring and Fall Corequisite(s): M ATH 1730 or equivalent
★CSIT 1400 Data Structures 4 Credits
Advanced problem solving and algorithm development, structured programming, data
structures and applications, I/O techniques, lists, queues, trees, algorithms, and files. Program
development using UNIX operating system. This course is intended for University parallel
students. Spring P re re q u i s i t e ( s ) : C S I T 1020 or department approval
CSIT 1410 Machine Organization 4 Credits
A study of assembly language and computer organization. Topics include organization,
architecture, number systems, storage concepts, I/O, memory management and process management.
Spring and Fall Prerequisite(s): CSIT 1110 and 1540
CSIT 1540 Introduction to Programming Using C 4 Credits
A study of C programming language, problem solving and algorithm development. Topics
include language structure, syntax, I/O techniques, functions, program development and applications.
Spring and Fall Corequisite(s): CSIT 1110
CSIT 1541 C++: An Introduction to Programming 4 Credits
An introduction to programming using the C++ language. Extensive problem solving, algorithm
development, programming logic, object-oriented construction, syntax fundamentals and
program design methodologies are used to provide a foundation of understanding computer
programming. On Demand
CSIT 1560 Advanced C Programming 4 Credits
A study in C language techniques beyond the introductory course. Emphasis will include
development environment, code portability, modularity, efficiency, I/O and techniques for
solving common problems. Spring Prerequisite(s): CSIT 1110 and 1540 or C programming
experience
◆ Meets Pellissippi State and Tennessse Board of Regents minimum degree requirements. ★ Transfers as equivalent course to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
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