2023-2024 BSC Catalog Updated_UG ONLY_FINAL[82]

164 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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 420 Electrical Circuits (1)
An introduction to electrical networks that provides basic circuit analysis complementing
micro-controllers and other electronic applications. Topics to be covered include the
physics underlying electronic devices; the design, simulation, and testing of board-level
analog and digital integrated circuits; and sophisticated embedded circuits and the
interface applications that these circuits make possible. Prerequisite: CAC 320.
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 440 Software Design (1)
A course on software design principles with a focus on test driven development, design
patterns, code refactoring, and common frameworks. Prerequisite: CAC 430.
CAC 450 Data Science II (1)
Builds upon knowledge gained in Data Science I. Students will produce more complex
models such as Neural Networks and work with larger datasets (Big Data) to create
artifacts with meaning. Other topics include natural language processing, text
classification, and clustering. Prerequisite: CAC 350.
CAC 470 Senior Capstone (1)
A senior capstone experience in applied computer science. Working in a group, students
will propose and implement a project by moving through each phase of the software
development process. Prerequisite: CAC 430.
CH - Chemistry
CH 101 SM Introductory Chemistry (1)
An introduction to the fundamental principles of chemistry and the importance of
chemistry in modern life. Six hours of lecture/laboratory per week. A Scientific
Methodologies designated course.
CH 111 SM Atoms and Molecules (1)
A first course in general chemistry that examines the structure of atoms and molecules.
Topics include components of matter, atomic structure, periodic trends, bonding and
molecular structure, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, behavior of gases, and
thermochemistry. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. A Scientific
Methodologies designated course. Fall, Spring.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024