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course. An introduction to the analysis of algorithms will be covered prior to an
in-depth treatment of linked lists, stacks and queues, sets, hash tables, trees
and tree traversal, heaps and priority queues, and graphs. Class: 3 hours per
week. Prerequisites: CS 222 or CSC* 213 or permission of instructor. (Sp,
odd years) 3 credits
CSC* 242: Algorithms Design & Analysis
(formerly CS 129: Algorithms in C)
This course will cover algorithms and present reasons for understanding
and using them. An in-depth treatment of sorting, searching and numerical
methods will be covered prior to an analysis of compression and encryption
techniques, and graph and geometric algorithms. Class: 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites: CS 222 or CSC* 213 and CSC* 240 or permission of instructor.
(Fa, odd years) 3 credits.
CSC* 255: Systems Analysis Design & Development
(formerly CS 225: System Design)
This course will cover analysis, design, and development of business application
systems using a structured approach to the SDLC. Use and evaluation of
modeling techniques and a CASE tool will be included along with information
systems architecture, project management, and ethical issues. A team approach
is used to complete a system development project. Microsoft Project
will be addressed as time allows. Prerequisites: CST* 110, CSC* 125, and one
of the following: CSC* 205, CSC* 213, CSC* 203, CSC* 230 or permission of
instructor. (Sp) 4 credits
CSC* 286: Microprocessor Assembly Language/
ELT 215: Microprocessors
(formerly CS 215: Microprocessor Assembly Language/ELT 215: Microprocessors)
This course is an introduction to the programming and interfacing of a microprocessor.
Topics include assembly language programming, bus architecture,
the datapath, addressing methods, memory systems, interrupts, analog to
digital and digital to analog conversion, use of a Multifunction Multiprocessor
Support Controller, data acquisition and process control systems. The course
includes a microprocessor laboratory component. Class: 3 hours per week.
Laboratory: 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: CSC* 125 or permission of the
instructor; also recommended ELC 220. (Fa, even years) 4 credits
CSC* 287: Organization and Architecture
(formerly CS 216: Computer Organization and Architecture)
This course is an introduction to the internal structure of the digital computer.
Topics include: instruction sets, computer arithmetic, the datapath, pipelining,
parallel processing, RISC (Reduced Instructions Set Computers), memory,
addressing schemes, and embedded systems. Class: 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: CSC* 286 Microprocessor Assembly Language (may be taken
concurrently) or permission of the instructor. (Sp, even years) 3 credits
CSC* 295: Cooperative Education/Work Experience
(formerly CIS 270)
This course provides students the opportunity to apply classroom theory in
an actual work setting. Students may be placed in a variety of work settings
as related to their program of study. For students in the computer information
systems programs, this may include positions as system analysts, or staff
specialists within a variety of settings. Prerequisites: 15 completed credit hours
in the Computer Information Systems programs. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits. Please refer
to page 19 for more information and general prerequisites for Cooperative
Education/Work Experience.
CSC* 298: Special Topics in Computer Science
This course runs with different topics as the needs arise. The course has run
in the past as CS 299 Computer Forensics and CS 299 PL/SQL. Each time
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the course runs, the topic for that semester will be identified in the course
schedule description. The prerequisites for this course will change as the
topics change. Class: 3 hours per week. (O) 3 credits
Computer Systems Applications
CSA* 100: Computer Fundamentals
(formerly CIS 102: Getting Acquainted with the Personal Computer)
Students will explore basic windows features and apply the concepts using
Microsoft Word. This hands-on course assumes no previous computer experience.
(Fa,Sp) 1 credit
CSA* 105: Introduction to Software Applications
This hands-on introductory course is designed for the student interested in
learning to use the personal computer as a productive tool. Course content includes
the fundamentals of Windows XP, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and
the internet. There are NO prerequisites for this course. (Fa, Sp) 3 credits
CSA* 115: Windows
(formerly CIS 106)
This course presents basic survival skills using the Windows operating system.
The topics covered include: essential hardware and software concepts; using
peripherals, using the Windows desktop; disk preparation; creating, editing,
saving and printing files; creating and organizing folders; and exploring the
Windows accessory programs. The course is taught in a hands-on environment
and assumes no computer experience. Prerequisites: eligibility for MAT* 095
and ENG* 101. (Fa,Sp) 2 credits
CSA* 135: Spreadsheet Applications
(formerly CIS 166: Application Software: Excel)
This course is designed to deliver the beginning, intermediate, and advanced
capabilities of Microsoft Excel in a hands-on teaching environment. Topics covered
include basic spreadsheet concepts; workbook design and organization;
formatting spreadsheet data; using formulas and functions; using data tables,
data validation; creating and using charts; creating and using a worksheet
database; integrating and downloading Web data to create dynamic and static
spreadsheets, creating templates, and recording macros. Prerequisite: CSA*
115. (Sp) 3 credits
CSA* 145: Database Management
(formerly CIS 159: Database Management: Access)
This course in relational database management covers database concepts
and terminology, and hands-on work with tables, queries, forms, and reports.
Customization of the queries, forms, subforms, and reports is also included.
Students will work with multiple tables and the design of databases. Prerequisites:
CSA* 115, or CSC* 101. (Fa) 3 credits.
CSA* 150: Presentation Software
(formerly CIS 118: Presentation Software: PowerPoint)
This course will demonstrate the use of presentation graphics programs and the
characteristics of effective presentations. The course will give students practical
experience with the PowerPoint program and its associated tools. Prerequisite:
CSA* 115 or CSC* 101 or equivalent Windows experience. (O) 1 credit
CSA* 246/GEO* 246: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
(GIS)
(formerly CIS 246/GEOG 246)
Students will learn the basic principles of Geographic Information Systems
and explore and evaluate the various data models and structures used in the
input management, analysis and output of geographic data. We will develop
hands-on experience through use of a microcomputer based vector system
(ArcView GIS), and examine how the nature and character of spatial data
Next Semester Offered Designations: Fa = Fall, O = Occasional, Sp = Spring, Su = Summer