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Programs of Study
CPSC 202 Data Structures and Algorithms (3)
Fall, Odd
This course will focus on the analysis and strategies of data structures and their algorithmic
implementations. These structures include arrays, vectors, stacks, heaps, linked lists, queues, and
priority queues, trees, and graphs. Methods of analysis include magnitude of asymptotic growth of
program resource requirements. Prerequisite: Computer Science 112 and Mathematics 210.
CPSC 203 Computer Organization and Assembly Language
Programming (3)
Spring
This course examines computer organization and architecture, memory organization, addressing,
register processing, assembly language programming, microprogramming and computer system
architecture. Prerequisite: Computer Science 112.
CPSC 221 Operating Systems (3)
Spring, Odd
Students develop an understanding of the organization and architecture of computer systems at
the register-transfer and programming levels of system description, learn the major concept areas
of operating systems principles, and study interrelationships between the operating system and
the architecture of computer systems. Prerequisite: Computer Science 112.
CPSC 231 Database Systems (3)
Fall
This course looks at the logical description of data and its physical representations in relational
databases. The relational model will be compared and contrasted with hierarchical and network
models. Students will learn database theory and develop fully normalized database scheme. The
course will include an introduction to the SQL data query language. Prerequisite: Computer
Science 111.
CPSC 251 Visual Programming (3)
Fall, Even
This course introduces the use of visual languages to program Windows and Web applications.
Students will learn to work with visual interface objects and produce programs that access
relational databases. Prerequisite: Computer Science 111.
CPSC 252 Unix: Concepts and Administration (3)
Spring, Odd
This course offers an overview of Unix systems. In addition to learning central concepts of Unix,
students gain knowledge and experience in the administration and management of Unix-based
computer systems. Prerequisite: Computer Science 111
CPSC 260 Information Technology Management (3)
Spring
This course will focus on 10 Information Technology management processes identified as
core processes by the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), a well-known IT
international standards body. These include five processes under the category of Service Delivery
and five under the category of Service Support. Students will learn the full breadth of issues that
must be addressed to manage IT as a business.
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