Course Description
CIS 101 - Introduction to Information Technology
Credit Hours:
This course is primarily aimed at exposing students to important areas of information technology: computing concepts and definitions, application software, computer networks, and an overview of computer science topics.Various aspects of choosing, evaluating and configuring a computer system will also be discussed. In addition, students will learn about various social issues and the impact of information
technology on society. The course will also cover aspects of web page design. After completing this course, the students will have the ability to explore and learn more about information technology
with confidence.
CSC 150 - Computer Programming I
Credit Hours: 3
The first course for Computer Science majors and for any student wishing a strong course in problem solving using a computer. An introduction to computer programming and program design. Basic statement structures of assignment, looping, and selection will be covered. The use of record, string, and array structures within programs will be discussed. The use of subprograms in program design will be covered. Elementary algorithms such as binary search and insert sort will be used. This course will meet for two lecture and two lab hours per week.
CSC 160 - Computer Programming II
Credit Hours: 3
A continuation of CSC 150. Pointers, memory allocation, and deallocation will be covered. Recursive techniques will be introduced. File handling techniques will be introduced. Program
design using abstract data types and object oriented concepts will be emphasized. This course will meet for two lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 150
CSC 250 - Software Systems
Credit Hours: 3
An exploration of the Linux operating system with emphasis on software development aspects. Specific topics may include file manipulation, shell programming, file system structure and security, file processing, redirection and piping, processes, and high level languages in the Linux environment.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 160
CSC 300 - Program Design Using Data Structures
Credit Hours: 3
Methods for designing program using algorithms and data structures. Design of algorithms for efficient implementation and manipulation of data structures. Data structures such as stacks,
queues, and trees will be studied. Hashing functions and other file handling algorithms will be covered. An emphasis on program design using objects and abstract data types will be continued.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 160, MAT 125 or 4 years of high school mathematics.
CSC 310 - Analysis of Algorithms
Credit Hours: 3
An extensive treatment of the design, analysis, and complexity of algorithms. Searching and sorting algorithms, polynomial and matrix algorithms, graph theoretic algorithms. Introduction to complexity theory.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 300, MAT 242.
CSC 330 - Operating Systems
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the basic concepts of modern computer operating systems. Coverage of operating system functions and structure, process scheduling and synchronization, deadlock memory management, virtual memory, and file systems. Prerequisite(s): CSC 250, 300.
CSC 340 - Computer Architecture
Credit Hours: 3
Computer organization and design, from gate-level logic through instruction set architectures. Review of digital logic. Machine instructions. RISC architectures. Computer arithmetic. Processor data path and control. Memory hierarchies. Input and output interfacing.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 250, CSC 300
CSC 360 - Visual Programming
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to Visual Programming using several Visual Programming Languages. The student will learn the design techniques of event-driven languages; learn to use the visual interface of these languages; and complete several programming projects in each language.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 160.
CSC 390 - Web Programming
Credit Hours: 3
A study of various web programming tools and methods as currently used on the Internet. Topics such as HTML, XHTML, JavaScript, XML, Perl, CGI and PHP will be covered.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 250, CSC 300
CSC 410 - Computer Networks
Credit Hours: 3
Basic principles involved in the design of computer networks. Topics include network standards, analog and digital transmission, framing, error, and flow control, routing, and internetworking.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 250. CSC 310, MAT 252, or Senior standing as a CIS major.
CSC 420 - Database Principles
Credit Hours: 3
File structures and access methods. Database modeling, design and user interface. Emphasis on relational database models. Information storage and retrieval, query languages, and high level language interface with database systems. The students will develop a nontrivial database system using a language designed for databases.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 300, CSC 360.
CSC 470-9 - Special Topics
Credit Hours: 1-3
Special topics in Computer Science depending upon demand and staff.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor Permission.
CSC 480 - Practicum
Credit Hours: 1-3
Qualified students are assigned to host organizations for practical experience under the supervision of a company administrator and the guidance of the instructor. Normally the student will submit a paper describing his experiences in academic terms.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing & Instructor permission.
CSC 496 - System Analysis and Design
Credit Hours: 3
This course is the senior comprehensive experience, focusing on the field of software engineering. Development of approaches for the design and implementation of computer systems.
Topics include the system life cycle, design methodologies, and CASE tools. Students will take part in the design and development of a significant systems project. Prerequisites: Senior standing as a Computer Science or CIS major.
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