Courses of Study - William Jewell College

Courses of Study – Computer Science
data base application using a relational data base
management system. The student will also
encounter the hierarchical, network and objectoriented
models for data base organization.
Prerequisite: CST 201 and another 200 level CST
class. Spring semester.
393. Computer Networks and Telecommunications.
4 cr. hrs. Comprehensive tour though the computer
networking from data transmission and
wiring to application software. Discussion of the
facilities and services provided by different layers
of network protocols. Hardware, packet switching,
inter-networking and network applications.
Prerequisite: CST 201 and another 200 level CST
class. Spring semester.
406. Microcomputer Architecture and
Interfacing. 4 cr. hrs. Provides an introduction to
the electronics hardware of microcomputers. The
microcomputer will be considered as a system and
also its functional blocks (CPU, memory, control,
and input/output) examined individually. Prerequisite:
PHY 306. Spring semester, even years.
451. Topics in Computer Science. 1-4 cr. hrs.
Special topics in computer science are offered on a
rotating basis. Topics may include one or more of
the following: parsing, translation, and compiling;
operating systems; programming language concepts
and design; artificial intelligence/cognitive science;
natural language processing; process control systems;
computer graphics among others. Prerequisite: CST
230. Fall semester.
452. Topics in Information Systems. 1-4 cr.
hrs. Special topics in information systems
offered on a rotating basis. Topics may include
one or more of the following: CASE development;
human/systems interface design; systems architecture;
business software packages, assembler programming.
Prerequisite: CST 271. Fall semester.
480. Independent Projects in Computer Science.
1-4 cr. hrs. Approved projects or independent
readings and research by majors in computer science
or information systems. Prerequisite: Open to
junior or senior students in the IS or CS majors.
481. Computer Science Internships. 1-6 cr.
hrs. Experiential learning opportunity with onor
off-campus sponsors. Enrollment with consent
of instructor through regular registration
process. Requests for internships must be submitted
to and approved by the instructor before
the term in which the work is to be completed.
Internships are evaluated only on a pass/fail basis.
Prerequisite: Open to junior or senior students in
good standing in the IS or CS majors.
495. Systems Analysis and Software
Engineering. 4 cr. hrs. Capstone course for both
the CS and IS majors. Student teams work to
solve a significant information technology application
problem. Teams are assigned to take
advantage of the different skill sets of the CS and
IS majors and to highlight the necessary interactions
and synergies of the disciplines. Students
successfully completing the course will have a
deep understanding and appreciation for large
scale development and management methodologies
for non-trivial applications. Prerequisite:
Completion of all other requirements for either
the IS or CS majors or consent of instructor.
Spring semester.
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