INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTH BEND Course Descriptions

IU SOUTH BEND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 4295
COAS-Q 400
COAS-Q 510
JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES FOR LIBERAL
ARTS STUDENTS (1-2 CR.)
Emphasis on identifying each
individual’s marketable skills, locating
job possibilities, writing resumes and
correspondence, and interviewing for
jobs. Stresses the value of the arts and
sciences degree in the competitive labor
market.
TOPICS IN INFORMATION LITERACY (1 CR.)
Examines the research process that
students must master to succeed in
graduate school. Students will: gain both
a practical and theoretical understanding
of the organization of academic literature
and the nature of information structure
and organization; learn effective
information retrieval methods; and apply
critical thinking principles when utilizing
information resources.
COGS: COGNITIVE SCIENCE
COGS-B 190
VT:
COGS-Q 240
HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL
INSTITUTIONS (3 CR.)
HOW THE MIND WORKS: EXPLORATION IN
COGNITIVE SCIENCE
Develops insights into human nature,
the nature of social institutions, the
social processes that shaped the world
of the twenty-first century. In an
interdisciplinary way, introduces the
distinctive perspectives of the social
sciences, emphasizing frameworks and
techniques used in explaining causes and
patterns of individual and institutional
behavior. II
PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF THE
COGNITIVE AND INFORMATION SCIENCES
(3-4 CR.)
Foundational introduction to the
cognitive and information sciences. The
primary themes are: (1) causal issues
such as functional and computational
architecture (modularity, effectiveness,
and implementation, analog/digital),
neuroscience and embodied dynamics;
and (2) semantic issues such as meaning,
representation, content and information
flow. The role of both themes in logic,
perception, computation, cognition, and
consciousness. Throughout, an emphasis
on writing, analysis, and exposition.
CSCI: COMPUTER SCIENCE
CSCI-A 106
CSCI-A 107
CSCI-A 150
CSCI-A 201
CSCI-A 290
CSCI-A 338
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING (3 CR.)
Fundamentals of computer hardware
and software; use of packaged programs
in areas such as word processing,
spreadsheets, database management,
communications, graphics; the role and
impact of computers in society. Course
is designed for people with little or no
computer experience. One class per
week is spent in the microcomputer
teaching laboratory. May not be taken for
graduation credit after CSCI-C 101. I, II, S
ADVANCED MICROCOMPUTING (4 CR.)
P: CSCI-A 106 or equivalent. Advanced
study and use of the productivity software
such as spreadsheets, databases, and
presentation packages. I, II
INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEMS
(1 CR.)
P: CSCI-A 106 or equivalent. Study of
the basic concepts of operating systems.
Understanding the role of operating
systems in providing a virtual machine
interface. Understanding the relationship
between the hardware and operating
system. Survey of the user-level operating
system facilities and commands. II
INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING (3-4 CR.)
R: MATH-M 14. Fundamental
programming constructs, including
loops, arrays, classes, and files. General
problem-solving techniques. Emphasis
on modular programming, userinterface
design, and developing good
programming style. Not intended for
computer science majors. I, II, S
TOOLS FOR COMPUTING (1-4 CR.)
Exploration of topics in computing.
Common topics include tools for power
users.
NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES AND SYSTEMS
ADMINISTRATION (4 CR.)
P: CSCI-A 150. Introduction to network
principles and current network
technology, both hardware and software.
Network administration tools and
techniques. Laboratory provides practical
experience. Does not satisfy a computer
science elective requirement.