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Course Descriptions
CS160 Computer Science Orientation
4 credits (3 lec, 2 lec-lab hrs/wk)
This course introduces students to the computer science
field and profession. Students will be introduced to
computer science, programming, careers, as well as
societal and ethical issues surrounding the use of
computers. Students will have the opportunity to
participate in team problem solving.
Prerequisite: MTH111 with a “C” or better.
Concurrent: CIS0593.
CS161 Introduction to Computer Science I
4 credits (3 lec, 2 lec-lab hrs/wk)
This course offers a history and overview of
fundamental computer science concepts using an
object-oriented programming language. Topics include
object-oriented programming, software engineering,
algorithm development, data representation, introduction
to user interface design, and sources of error.
Prerequisite: CS160 with a “C” or better.
Concurrent: CIS0593.
CS162 Introduction to Computer Science II
4 credits (3 lec, 2 lec-lab hrs/wk)
This course covers software engineering principles and
modern programming methods. Topics include
event-driven programming for graphical user interfaces,
recursion, stream, and exception handling. This
course also introduces analysis of algorithms, sorting,
and searching.
Prerequisite: CS161 with a “C” or better.
Concurrent: CIS0593.
CS178I Internet
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Students will learn to use the resources of the Internet for
locating information, disseminating information and
communication. The course surveys the various different
technologies that form and make the Internet work,
including hardware/software considerations, popular
search engines, societal issues, and current topics. It will
prepare the student to use the Internet as an effective
research tool, understand current technologies, and
make intelligent business decisions concerning the
Internet. Additionally, the course will introduce students to
computer networks from an end-user perspective. The
course provides experience using the Internet to examine
the networked environment, models, protocols, and
standards, LAN topologies, and emerging technologies.
Prerequisite: CS101 with a “C” or better.
Concurrent: CIS0593.
CS195 Web Development I
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course focuses on multimedia design techniques
and considerations necessary to design and produce
websites with a high degree of interactivity and user
control. Topics will include content, cognitive,
navigational, usability, and accessibility design issues,
as well as website design testing methodologies.
Prerequisites: CS125H, CS125WE and CS133WS with
a “C” or better.
CS198/298 Independent Study
1-3 credits (hrs to be arranged)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent.
CS233VB Computer Language II - Visual Basic
4 credits (3 lec, 2 lec-lab hrs/wk)
This course continues the study of programming of
Visual Basic. Presents intermediate and advanced ideas
of numerical computation, object-oriented programming,
and problem analysis using the Visual Basic Language.
Students will create Visual Basic applications using a
variety of techniques and complexity.
Prerequisite: CS133VB with a “C” or better.
Concurrent: CIS0593.
CS233WS Computer Language II - Server-Side
Web Scripting
4 credits (3 lec, 2 lec-lab hrs/wk)
The course is designed to provide students with an
introduction to programming web-based applications
using a contemporary server-based programming
language. Students will learn how to design, code, and
implement interactive web pages with dynamically
generated content. Course assumes students have a
working knowledge of HTML and client-side scripting.
Prerequisite: CS133WS with a “C” or better.
Concurrent: CIS0593.
CS240U Advanced Operating Systems
(UNIX Operating System)
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course continues the study of operating systems. It
focuses on the hands-on system administration of
Linux/Unix. Topics will include: installation, system
configuration, X Windows system configuration, user and
group account management, disk formatting and
partitioning, local file systems, system startup and
shutdown, run levels, backup and restore, printers and
printing, serial and parallel ports and devices, basic local
area networking, memory management.
Prerequisite: CS140 with a “C” or better.
Concurrent: CIS0593.
Southwestern Oregon Community College 2006-07 Catalog www.socc.edu Course Descriptions 156