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Computer Science
COSC 1152 - Introduction to Windows 2/0 (2)
This course is an introduction to the windows operating system.
Topics include installing Microsoft Windows and troubleshooting
the installation process; creating a custom environment
suited to your work processes; backing up and restoring files.
Additional topics include configuring software and hardware
options; monitoring and optimizing system performance;
troubleshooting problems in the boot process; and sharing data
between applications.
COSC 1172 - Introduction to the Internet 2/0 (2)
Prerequisite: COSC 1152, COSC 1513, or ELTR 1123 or consent
of instructor. This course is an introduction to using the Internet.
Topics include connecting to the Internet, using Internet search
tools, transferring files, e-mail, and the World Wide Web.
COSC 1242 - Introduction to Computer Networks 2/0 (2)
Prerequisite: COSC 1513 or COSC 1152 or consent of instructor.
This course is an introduction to computer network concepts,
terminology and the use of networks. Topics include network
topologies, using network resources, managing files and directories,
network printing, network security, modem standards and
performance, network architecture and protocols, network data
transmission, network communication, and network standards.
COSC 1253 - Network Security Fundamentals 2/2 (3)
Prerequisites: COSC 1152 or COSC 1513; and COSC 1242. This
course teaches fundamental concepts of information security.
It outlines the management of security problems through the
discussion of network security processes and procedures. Upon
completion, students will understand basic security concepts
and learn their applications in real-world environments. Specific
network applications and platform-specific implementations will
be discussed.
COSC 1263 - Computer Disaster Recovery 2/2 (3)
Prerequisites: COSC 1152 and COSC 1513. This course provides
an introduction to disaster recovery focusing on planning the
team, planning for the disaster and practicing the plan. Topics
include developing a recovery strategy, communicating with
personnel and customers, recalling backups, preparing for the
recovery, and testing the plans.
COSC 1341 - PowerPoint 1/0 (1)
Prerequisites: COSC 1152 or COSC 1513 or consent of instructor.
This is an introductory course to develop skills in preparing
and using the graphics and presentation software PowerPoint.
Students will learn how to include text, bullets, and charts in
their PowerPoint presentations.
COSC 1352 - Word 2/0 (2)
Prerequisites: COSC 1152 or COSC 1513 or consent of instructor.
This course is an introduction to Microsoft Word. Instruction includes
entering, editing, enhancing, and revising text material.
COSC 1362 - Introduction to Access 2/0 (2)
Prerequisites: COSC 1152 or COSC 1513 or consent of instructor.
This course is an introduction to the database management
software Access. Topics include designing and creating databases,
maintaining databases, creating queries, reports, forms, and
menus in addition to working with multiple files and setting up
relationships.
COSC 1372 - Excel 2/0 (2)
Prerequisites: COSC 1152 or COSC 1513 or consent of instructor.
This is an introductory course to develop skills in creating,
revising, and printing spreadsheets, charts, and graphs.
COSC 1382 - Microsoft Office Suite Integration 2/0 (2)
Prerequisites: COSC 1341, COSC 1352, COSC 1362, and
COSC 1372; or consent of instructor. A capstone course in the
integration of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, and
PowerPoint).
COSC 1392 - Microsoft Outlook 2/0 (2)
Prerequisite: COSC 1152 or COSC 1513; and COSC 1172. In
this introduction to Microsoft Outlook, students will learn to
send and receive e-mail, manage contacts, plan tasks, schedule
the Calendar, manage their Inbox, integrate Outlook with other
applications and the Internet, create custom Outlook forms and
modify the Outlook interface. Additional topics may include
Outlook with Microsoft Exchange Server, Business Contact
Manager and synchronizing Outlook with PDAs.
COSC 1413 - Introduction to Structured
Programming 2/2 (3)
The student will use the concepts of structured programming and
top-down design to create the computer logic required to solve
business-related applications. The computer language Visual Basic
will be used to demonstrate the structured logic in a program
form. Both flow charts and pseudocode will be used to define
the written form of the logic.
COSC 1513 - Introduction to Information
Processing 2/2 (3)
This course provides an introduction to the meaning and function
of hardware, software, data procedures, and personnel in
a business computer system. Basic systems analysis and design
techniques, file processing and data base concepts, plus the entering
and executing of programs will be presented. The hands-on
use of business software packages for Windows, word processing,
spreadsheets, Internet access, presentation graphics, and database
will be included. IAI: BUS 902 Business.
COSC 2022 - System Implementation 2/0 (2)
Prerequisites: COSC 2262, COSC 2362 and COSC 2323. A
continuation of COSC 2323 and COSC 2362. Students will
implement a small information system using the Access database
program. Students will design and implement menus, forms,
reports, and programs.
COSC 2132 - Managing LANs 2/0 (2)
(Also available as computer-based training in a self-study format.)
Prerequisite: COSC 1242 or consent of instructor. This course
is an introduction to networking systems. Topics include writing
schemes, network operating systems, protocols, controlling
file access, passwords, security, login scripts, network printing,
trouble shooting, automatic network management tasks, and
monitoring network performance.
COSC 2143 - C Programming 2/2 (3)
(Available as computer-based training in a self-study format.)
Before enrollment, knowledge of structured programming
techniques or proficiency in another programming language is
recommended. The student will learn the major components of
the C programming language by completing several programs.
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