Course Descriptions - Community College of Rhode Island

COMI 1419 - Using Spreadsheet
Software - 3 Credits
This course introduces the operational
procedures for spreadsheet software. Lecture:
2 hours, Lab: 2 hours
COMI 1420 - Introduction to
Spreadsheets - 1 Credit
The purpose of this module is to introduce
the operational procedures for a spreadsheet
software package. Students construct
and manipulate data files to produce clear
and concise reports. Lecture: 2 hours, Lab: 2
hours
COMI 1422 - Intermediate
Spreadsheets - 1 Credit
This module presents topics and functions,
advanced database techniques and additional
add-in topics. It focuses on conceptual
features beyond the scope of beginning
spreadsheet uses. Topics include utilizing
additional spreadsheet features and macro
planning and development. (Recommended:
COMI 1420) Lecture: 2 hours, Lab: 2 hours
COMI 1425 - Advanced Spreadsheets -
1 Credit
This module covers advanced topics using
integrated spreadsheet software including
macros, application design and menu building.
(Recommended: COMI 1422) Lecture: 2
hours, Lab: 2 hours
COMI 1428 - Use of Database Software -
3 Credits
This course introduces students to different
methods of organizing and accessing
computer files as well as covering
database design and management, macros,
events, procedures, reports, queries and
forms. Additional topics include data file
and record structure definitions, their
construction and their use in other applications.
Lecture: 2 hours, Lab: 2 hours
COMI 1430 - Introduction to Database
Software - 1 Credit
This module introduces students to different
methods of organizing and accessing
computer files. Fundamentals of database
design and management are covered. Lecture:
2 hours, Lab: 2 hours
COMI 1432 - Intermediate Database
Software - 1 Credit
This module focuses on the creation and
manipulation of data files to produce
meaningful output using database software.
Emphasis is on the presentation of queries,
forms and reports. (Recommended: COMI
1430) Lecture: 2 hours, Lab: 2 hours
COMI 1434 - Advanced Database
Software - 1 Credit
This module introduces students to the
basics of SQL, a database programming language.
Emphasis is on the introduction of
SQL commands and syntax of SQL statements.
(Recommended: COMI 1150, 1432)
Lecture: 2 hours, Lab: 2 hours
COMI 1440 - Presentation Software -
1 Credit
This module focuses on the use of computer
software that incorporates presentation
as well as analytical graphics. Students
create informative report documents and
visual presentations using charts, graphs
and/or pictures. Lecture: 2 hours, Lab: 2 hours
COMI 1445 - Presentation Software:
Additional Topics - 1 Credit
This module explores more advanced tools
and topic areas in PowerPoint presentation
software. Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 1 hour
COMI 1450 - Windows Operating
System - 3 Credits
This course familiarizes students with the
graphical-user operating environment.
Basic and advanced functions of Windows
are demonstrated. Students do laboratory
assignments to utilize the basic operating
functions of Windows such as file handling,
fonts, graphics, icons, OLE, SOUND and
MULTI-MEDIA. Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 1 hour
COMI 1451 - Introduction to Windows -
1 Credit
This module familiarizes students with the
graphical-user operating environment. Basic
functions of Windows are demonstrated.
Students do laboratory assignments to
utilize the basic operating functions of Windows
such as file handling, fonts, graphics,
icons and Screen Control. Lecture: 3 hours,
Lab: 1 hour
COMI 1452 - Intermediate Windows -
1 Credit
This module familiarizes students with
the graphical-user operating environment.
Intermediate functions of Windows OLE
(Object Link and Imbedding Files) and
SOUND are demonstrated. Students do
laboratory assignments to utilize these
intermediate operating functions of Windows
and also demonstrate them in class.
(Recommended: COMI 1451) Lecture: 3 hours,
Lab: 1 hour
COMI 1453 - Advanced Windows -
1 Credit
This module demonstrates advanced techniques
of the Windows operating system.
Topics include Compound Files, OLE,
SOUND, VIDEO, MULTI-MEDIA file editing
and CD-ROM. (Recommended: COMI 1452)
Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 1 hour
COMI 1460 - UNIX Operating System -
3 Credits
This course covers basic command structures
and syntax of the UNIX operating
system and includes file and directory
manipulation and shell scripts. Essential
system administration topics and system
administration shell scripts are also
discussed as well as system start up/shut
down, account management and system
backup of the UNIX operating system. This
Prerequisite: Successful completion of course required before registering. Corequisite: Course must be taken prior to or at the same time.
computer studies
class covers advanced system administration
topics including networking, security,
printing systems and graphical-user interface
(GUI) of the UNIX operating system.
Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 1 hour
COMI 1461 - Introduction to UNIX -
1 Credit
This module exposes students to the basic
command structures and syntax of the
UNIX operating system. Content includes
file and directory manipulation as well as
use of shell scripts. Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 1
hour
COMI 1462 - Intermediate UNIX -
1 Credit
This module provides an understanding
of essential system administration topics
and system administration shell scripts. It
covers system start up/shut down, account
management and system backup of the
UNIX operating system. (Recommended:
COMI 1461) Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 1
COMI 1463 - Advanced UNIX -
1 Credit
This module covers advanced system
administration topics including networking,
security, printing systems and graphicaluser
interface (GUI) of the UNIX operating
system. (Recommended: COMI 1462) Lecture:
3 hours, Lab: 1 hour
COMI 1470 - Windows Programming
Using C++ - 3 Credits
This course focuses on using C++ to design
programs that run under the Windows
operating system. It includes an overview
of object-oriented concepts, creating Windows
applications, capturing the mouse and
keyboard, creating menus, dialog boxes and
toolbars and single and multiple document
interfaces. (Recommended: COMI 1150,
1215 or 1224) Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 1 hour
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