Bulletin - John Jay College Of Criminal Justice - CUNY

Courses Offered
MAT 270 Security of Computers and Their Data
(Same course as SEC 270)
3 hours, 3 credits
Methods that have been used in the past to steal with the aid of the
computer. Actual case studies will be used. Methods of detecting
computer fraud. Physically protecting the computer and its
peripherals.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and one introductory course in computing or
the equivalent
MAT 273 Graphics and Interface Programming
3 hours, 3 credits
Students learn to develop programs that allow users to create, paint
and display images. In addition, they learn to use an object-oriented
approach to develop cross-platform application programs with
graphical user interface components such as windows, buttons and
menus that respond to events such as clicking the mouse or pressing a
key. JAVA programming language is used as the medium.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and MAT 272
MAT 271 Introduction to Computing and
Programming
3 hours, 3 credits
Computer problem solving and programming in a high level language
such as C++ are introduced. Algorithmic problem solving and basic
programming techniques are emphasized. Problems are solved using
methods such as top-down design and stepwise iterative refinement.
Programming topics include basic data types, operators and
expressions, control structures, functions, arrays and pointers.
Students are introduced to a modern program development
environment in the computer lab and are expected to complete
several programming projects.
Prerequisites: ENG 101, and MAT 105 or the equivalent
MAT 272 Object-Oriented Programming
3 hours, 3 credits
This course is a continuation of algorithmic problem solving.
introducing more advanced methods, particularly object-oriented
design. Topics include procedural abstraction, user defined static,
dynamic and generic data types, linked structures, sorting and
searching, event driven programming and recursion. Abstract data
types, inheritance and polymorphism are examined in detail.
Principles of rigorous programming practice and software
development are emphasized.
MAT 276 Systems Analysis and Design
3 hours, 3 credits
The course introduces the concepts of information systems analysis
and design including techniques for managing a systems development
project. The role of the systems analyst and an overview of the entire
systems development lifecycle are discussed. In addition, the
requirements for an information system are defined using graphical
models and supporting documentation. User interface and database
designs are emphasized. Alternative analysis and design methods are
also presented, as well as the object-oriented approach.
Prerequisites: ENG 101, and MAT 260 or MAT 271
MAT 277 Computers for Administrative Decision
Making
3 hours, 3 credits
Examination of executive decision problems selected from various
areas of public administration. Formulation of problems for
computer solution, with students participating in the managerial
decision making process. No previous computer programming
knowledge is assumed.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 6 credits of mathematics
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and MAT 271
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