2023-2024 BSC Catalog Updated_UG ONLY_FINAL[82]

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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CAC 240 Robotics (1)
An overview of robotics. The course examines robotics used in industry and requires
students to develop and program robots to solve various problems throughout the term.
Prerequisite: CAC 170 or CAC 180.
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 or CAC 450.
CAC 298, 398, 498 Teaching Experience in Applied Computer Science (½ or 1)
A contracted teaching experience that requires instructor approval. 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 340 Digital Media (1)
An introduction to digital media concepts and design language. Topics will include
layout, typography, color theory, branding, ethics and copyright, design briefs and
invoices, and critical thinking in design situations.
CAC 350 Data Science I (1)
Applies concepts of statistics and programming to the field of data science. Students will
use various computing tools to collect, explore, and analyze data through the
investigation of data driven puzzles in a wide array of fields. Prerequisites: CAC 180 or
CAC 181 and MA 207 or MA 209 or instructor consent.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024