2019-2020 BSC Catalog

148 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
CAC 240 Robotics (1)
An overview of robotics. The course examines existing robotics used in industry, and
requires students to develop and program robots to solve various problems throughout the
term. Prerequisite: CAC 170.
CAC 293, 393, 493 Independent Study in Applied Computer Science (½ or 1)
Directed study for advanced students in the major. Specific guidelines concerning
independent study projects appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning”
section of this catalog.
CAC 297, 397, 497 Internship in Applied Computer Science (1)
An internship opportunity allowing students to practice career skills and/or further
develop abilities beneficial for graduate study. Specific guidelines concerning internships
appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning” section of this catalog.
“S”/“U” only. Prerequisite: CAC 210.
CAC 298, 398, 498 Teaching Experience in Applied Computer Science (½ or 1)
A teaching experience course. Specific guidelines concerning teaching experiences
appear in the “Teaching Experiences” section of this catalog.
CAC 310 Programming Languages (1)
An examination of three programming paradigms. The course requires students to learn
three different languages and how to determine the best language for a given problem.
Prerequisite: CAC 210.
CAC 320 Architecture and Internet of Things (1)
An introduction to computer architecture through the use of devices such as Arduino and
Raspberry Pi. Prerequisite: CAC 210.
CAC 330 Advanced Web Design (1)
Continuation of web design concepts, including User Experience (UX), frameworks,
Javascript and JQuery. Prerequisite: CAC 230.
CAC 410 Systems and Cybersecurity (1)
An examination of cybersecurity topics such as threat detection, secure design, and
hacking techniques. The course will also include an overview of the Linux operating
system. Prerequisite: CAC 310.
CAC 430 WR Human Computer Interaction and Software Engineering (1)
An exploration of ways to improve the user experience. Students will examine existing
interfaces, write analyses, and design their own interfaces requiring the use of design
documents. A Writing Reinforcement designated course. Prerequisite: CAC 310.
CAC 470 Senior Capstone (1)
A senior capstone experience in applied computer science. Working in a group, students
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2019-2020