Computer Science - Burlington County College

CIS 207 Introduction to
Computer Forensics 3 cr.
This introductory course focuses on computer
forensics principles and an exposure to
computer technology concepts from operating
systems and file types to data transmission
and PDAs. Students are introduced to the
foundation of electronic evidence collection
and handling, as well as the role of evidence
in detecting and prosecuting computer
crimes, cyberterrorism, traditional and violent
crimes, incident response, civil cases, fraud and
information security verification.
Demonstrations and hands-on investigations
familiarize students with a number of relevant
investigative techniques.
Prerequisite: CIS 101 or EET 121 or CSE 110
or permission
3/0/0
CIS 216 Business Systems
Analysis and Design I 3 cr.
This course introduces a system life-cycle as
practiced in a business environment. It
emphasizes the fundamental tools and
techniques of the analyst, such as forms
design and control, procedure writing,
charting techniques for problem analysis and
project management, and the preparation of a
study phase report.
Prerequisite: CIS 101, CIS 118 or CSE 110
and ENG 101
3/0/0 Course fee charged
CIS 217 Business Systems
Analysis and Design II 4 cr.
This course completes the system life-cycle
concept with continued study of
development, design and operation phases.
It emphasizes the design of a computeroriented
system. It uses extensive applications,
case studies and a project team to develop
analytical and
communication skills.
Prerequisite: CIS 216, CIS 132
3/1/0 Course fee charged
CIS 291 Special Projects in Computer
Science I 1 cr.
CIS 292 Special Projects in Computer
Science II 2 cr.
CIS 293 Special Projects in Computer
Science III 3 cr.
These courses are an opportunity for
independent research and study on a relevant
topic in computer science, such as a detailed
system study or comprehensive program
development project. Course credit is based
on the scope and time required for the project
(usually 2 hours per week per credit).
Periodic progress reports are required.
Prerequisite: Project approval by the instructor
Course fee charged
Computer Science
CSE 110 Introduction to
Computer Science I 4 cr.
This course introduces the fundamental
concepts of programming and problem
solving. It focuses on simple data types,
control structures, and introduction to array
and string data structures and algorithms, as
well as debugging techniques and the social
implications of computing. It emphasizes good
software engineering principles and developing
fundamental programming skills in the
context of a language that supports the
object-oriented paradigm. The lab component
provides hands-on programming experience
that is vital for beginning programmers and
computer science students.
Co-requisite: MTH 130 or permission
4/0/0 Course fee charged
CSE 111 Introduction to
Computer Science II 3 cr.
This course builds upon the work completed
in CSE 110 to introduce the fundamental
concepts of data structures and the algorithms
that proceed from them. It focuses on
recursion, the underlying philosophy of objectoriented
programming, fundamental data
structures (such as queues, stacks, linked lists,
hash tables, trees, and graphs), sorting and
searching techniques, and the basics of
algorithmic analysis. The lab component
provides hands-on programming experience
that is vital for beginning programmers and
computer science students.
Prerequisite: CSE 110
3/0/0 Course fee charged
CSE 135 Computer Programming and
Problem Solving 3 cr.
This is an introductory course in programming
in a high-level language and its use in solving
engineering, business, and scientific programs.
It includes data types, control structures,
functions, arrays, files, and the mechanics of
running, testing, and debugging. It
emphasizes the fundamentals of problem
solving, software engineering techniques, and
algorithm design. The lab component
provides hands-on programming experience
for beginning programmers and computer
science students.
Prerequisite: MTH 130
3/0/0 Course fee charged
CSE 151 Introduction to JAVA 4 cr.
This course provides an introduction to JAVA
and Object Oriented programming. It focuses
on simple data types, control structures, an
introduction to array and string data
structures, algorithms, debugging techniques,
and the social implications of computing. It
emphasizes good software engineering
principles and developing fundamental
programming skills in the context of a
language that supports the object-oriented
paradigm. The lab component provides handon
programming experience that is vital for
beginning programmers and computer
science students.
Prerequisite: CIS 101 or CSE 110 or higher;
MTH 095 or higher; or permission
Co-requisite: MTH 130
4/0/0 Course fee charged
CSE 210 Machine and Assembler
Language Programming 3 cr.
This course focuses on the organization of
digital computers, buses, registers, processors,
I/O, memory systems, and paged memory. It
also covers instruction sets and execution,
addressing modes, and assembly language
programming, including subroutines, coroutines,
interrupts, and traps.
Prerequisite: CSE 110
3/0/0 Course fee charged
CSE 213 Database Systems 3 cr.
This course serves as an introduction to the
theory of database design and database
programming. It focuses on data models
(E/R, relational, and object oriented),
dependencies, constraints, normalization,
relational algebra, and SQL.
Prerequisite: MTH 130 or MTH 141
3/0/0 Course fee charged
CSE 215 Programming Languages 3 cr.
This course introduces the conceptual study of
programming language syntax, semantics,
and implementation. It includes language
definition structure, data types and structures,
control structures, data flow, declarative forms,
functional forms, concurrency, objects,
scoping and binding, inheritance,
and interpretation.
Prerequisite: CSE 111
3/0/0 Course fee charged
CSE 225 Computer Organization 3 cr.
This course introduces the computer system
structure and organization. It emphasizes representation
of information, circuit analysis and
design, process or architecture, and
input/output.
Prerequisite: CSE 210, MTH 226
3/0/0 Course fee charged
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