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COMPUTER SCIENCEComputer science is the systematic study of computers and of the phenomena of computing. Formalproperties are given more emphasis than realizations or applications. A major objective of the discipline isthe formulation of a systematic body of knowledge to explain these properties. One of the most importantconcepts of computer science is the management of complexity. Students must understand how abstractionis used to control complexity. As a method of reasoning, computer science bears a strong similarity tomathematics and depends heavily upon mathematics. Students should note that, although the introductorysequence in the curriculum is programming, computer science involves much more than programming.Degrees awarded: B.A., B.S., A.S.Requirements for the major in Computer Science: 48 s.h.—CSC 201, 202, 220, 301, 305, 310, 325,410, 412, 415 and 420; plus MAT 231, 232, 250, 251, 312.Requirements for the minor in Computer Science: 30 s.h.—CSC 201, 202, 220, 301, 305, 310, 325;plus MAT 231, 250, and 251Writing-enrichment course: CSC 305Course Failure: If a student receives a grade of D or F in any of the major courses listed above then thatcourse must be repeated as soon as possible (usually the next time it is offered).COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSESCSC 100 COMPUTER LITERACY: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS ANDINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY3 s.h.This course is an introduction to computers and their uses in the electronic office. The course assumes noprior computer experience. Topics will include history of computers, organization and structure of thetypical computer, simple troubleshooting of the computer, how to set up computers for use, basic keyboardskills, overview of uses of the computer, overview of different operating systems and user interfaces,introduction of text editing and word processing, electronic mail, databases, spreadsheets,telecommunications, etc. Prerequisite: none. This course is offered every fall and spring semester.CSC 201 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE . 3 s.h.An introduction to computer science and programming. No prior programming experience required.Typical problems from the office workplace and their computer solutions will be explored. Elementaryproblem solving and programming techniques will be studied. This course is offered every fall and springsemester.CSC 202 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING3 s.h.Problem solving, algorithm development, and programming. Some of the problem solving techniquesinclude top-down design, stepwise refinement, structured programming, and object-oriented design.Prerequisite: CSC 201 or permission of the instructor. This course is offered every spring semester.CSC 220 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER ORGANIZATION3 s.h.Computer architecture, organization, data conversions, data representations, CPU structure, memories,addressing, IO devices, and Assembly Language programming are some of the topics. Prerequisite: CSC201 or permission of the instructor. This course is offered every spring semester.CSC 301 INTRODUCTION TO OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING3 s.h.An introduction to the object-oriented programming methodology using a modern object-orientedprogramming language. Algorithms and data structures will be studied from the object-oriented viewpoint.197