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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CPSK 0100 (Introduction to Computers)
This course is designed to introduce students to computer
systems. Particular emphasis is placed on the use of word
processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and the internet and security
issues.
Computer Fundamentals; Word-processing Software
Applications; Spreadsheet Software Applications; Electronic
Research.
Prerequisite - None
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures/Laboratories - 2 hours/week + 26 hours total (0/2)
CPSK 1100 (Computer Applications)
This course is designed to introduce students to the use of
computers as communication and learning tools.
Computer Fundamentals; Work-processing Software
Applications; Electronic Research and Communication;
Presentation Software Applications; Spreadsheet Software
Applications
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures/Laboratories - 5 hours/week
CPSK 1101 (Computer Operations)
This course is designed to introduce the student to the various
personal computer operating systems including MS DOS 6.22,
Red Hat Linux, and Windows 2000.
Introduction to Operating Systems; Introduction to Linux;
Introduction to Windows 2000
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures/Lab - 0/4 hours/week
CPSK 1102 (Introduction to Applied
Programming)
This course provides the student with an introduction to the
concepts of problem solving using computer programming
techniques. The course will be taught using a high level language
such as C++ or C#.
Computer Fundamentals; Program Design; C++/C#
Fundamentals; Expressions and Interactivity; Decision
Statements; Looping Statements; Functions; Arrays; Advanced
File Operations; Pointers.
Duration - 13 Weeks
Lectures - 2 hours/week = 26 hours
Laboratories - 3 hours/week = 39 hours
CPSK 1103 (Computer Database and
Spreadsheet Applications)
This course will advance the concept of the computer as a
personal productivity tool. Emphasis will be placed on the
analysis of spreadsheet data and graphs, understanding of
database functions and the integration of software packages with
reference to relevant studies.
Computer Fundamentals; Presentation and Word-processing
Software Applications; Intermediate and Advanced Spreadsheet
Software Applications; Database Software Applications; Software
Integration
Prerequisite - None
Duration - 13 weeks (65 hours total)
Lectures - 1 hour/week
Laboratories - 4 hours/week (two 2-hour labs/week)
CPSK 2102 (Intermediate Computer Applications)
This course will advance the concept of the computer as a
personal productivity tool. Emphasis will be on the creation
of web pages, analysis of spreadsheet data and graphs,
understanding of database functions and the integration of
software packages with reference to relevant studies.
Web Page Design; Advanced Spreadsheet Software Applications;
Database Software Applications; Software Integration.
Prerequisite - CPSK 1100 (Computer Applications)
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures - 5 hours/week
ELTK 0102 (Electrotechnology)
This is an introductory course in electrical practice covering the
concepts of electricity, circuit analysis, switchboards, wiring and
cabling, and navigation lights.
Safety Precautions; The Electric Circuit; Ohm’s Law and
The Power Law; Cells and Batteries; Electrical Measuring
Instruments; Conductor Types and Sizes; Switchboards; Wiring
Cabling and Distribution; Navigation Lights
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures - 3 hours/week
Laboratories - 2 hours/week (1 Lab every two weeks)
ELTK 0200 (Electrotechnology)
This course further deals with safety in the marine environment,
the development of skills required in the use of test equipment,
marine electrical maintenance, troubleshooting procedures, paralleling
a.c. and d.c. generators, and the maintenance of a.c. and d.c. motors
Safe Workshop Techniques; Magnets and Magnetism; DC
Generators; AC Generators; AC Motors; DC Motors; Maintenance
Procedures; and Troubleshooting
Prerequisite - ELTK 0102 (Electrotechnology) or equivalent
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures - 2 hours/week
Laboratories - 2 hours/week (1 Lab every two weeks)
ELTK 1100 (Electrotechnology)
This is an introductory course in electrical theory covering the
basic concepts of electricity, circuit analysis and magnetism. The
laboratory work is designed to develop skills in the construction
of electrical circuits, use of electrical measuring instruments and
reinforce theoretical concepts.
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