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Course Numbers Explanation Schedule of Classes


CS 1103 Introduction to Microcomputers   3-0-3

This first-level application “hands-on” course is designed as an introduction to Office.  Windows topics covered are computer terminology, file navigation and structure. Students will create flyers, a research paper, and a resume in Word; create worksheets with imbedded graphs, formulas, functions, formatting, what-if analysis, and charting in Excel; create and query a database in Access, create a presentation with clip art and motion in PowerPoint. This course is intended for both majors and non-majors.  (Fall, Spring) OSRHE Matrix: CS 000, IS 000 Available at SSC, GCTC, and WWTC

CS 1113 Introduction to Programming  3-0-3

This first course in programming is designed to allow the student to author programs in the Visual Basic language.  Students will become familiar with programming principles and design, flowcharting, fundamental control structures, files, input/output, error trapping, and variable arrays.  (Fall, Spring) OSRHE Matrix: CS 007, IS 002

CS 1143 Computer Competence  3-0-3

This course is designed to introduce the student to computer terminology, desktop applications, and using the Internet as a research tool.  This course is intended for both majors and non-majors. (Fall, Spring) OSRHE Matrix: CS 000, IS 000

CS 1173 Hardware System Support  3-0-3

This course focuses on the management and maintenance of hardware and operating systems environments.  Student will learn user administration, security, backup/recovery, advanced systems performance evaluation, and troubleshooting.  (Fall Only)

CS 1183 Principles of Information Security  3-0-3

Through this course students explore the principles of information assurance, with emphasis on current threats and vulnerabilities.  Students will learn infrastructure and operational security; cryptography; legal and ethical issues; and security policies, practices and procedures.  (Fall Only)

CS 2003 Web Page Design Using HTML  3-0-3

This course is designed to allow the student to learn the fundamentals of Hper Text Markup Language (HTML), web page design and creation.  Students will learn web development through the application of various development principles, tools and technologies. (Fall Only)OSRHE Matrix:  IS 027

CS 2013 C++  3-0-3

This course is designed to allow the student to focus on the problem-solving/software construction process.  This will include problem analysis, program design and program coding in the C++ language.  This course includes basic control structures, files, input/output, single and multi-dimensional arrays, searching, and sorting.  (Spring Only) OSRHE Matrix: CS 005 & IS 005

CS 2103 Word  3-0-3      

An advanced application course in Word designed to further develop word processing and desktop publishing skills for the creation of professional quality documents.  Also covered is basic Windows operation.  Techniques included are formatting, editing, working with outlines and master documents, collaboration, creating forms, and customizing Word with macros.  Prerequisite: CS 1103 or permission from the instructor. (Fall, Spring)

CS 2163 Desktop Publishing   3-0-3

This course is designed to allow the student to design and produce professional quality documents in Publisher.  Students will create newsletters, business cards, letterheads, flyers, brochures, logos, signs, web pages, and business forms.  (Fall, Spring)

CS 2173 Operating Systems 3-0-3

This course is designed to allow the student to install and configure a Computer Operating System.  This course includes a study of components, file management, functions and relationships of computer operating systems, and security.  Outside computer practice and independent study will be required. Prerequisite:  CS 1103 or permission from the instructor.  (Spring Only) OSRHE Matrix: IS 025

CS 2603 Access  3-0-3

This course is designed to allow the student to learn how to plan, create, manage and manipulate a database using Access.  Students will perform advanced queries, create custom forms, custom reports and integrate Access with other programs. Students will also work with HTML, hyperlink fields, automate tasks with macros and write Visual Basic for applications code in a relational database system.  Prerequisite:  CS 2523 or permission from the instructor. (Fall, Spring) OSRHE Matrix: IS 019

CS 2643 Excel   3-0-3

This course is designed to allow the student to develop professional-looking computerized spreadsheets in Excel.  Advanced topics covered are embedding and linking worksheets and graphs, the integration of Excel with other Windows programs and the Web, data tables, importing data and enhancing worksheets with macros and Visual Basic.  Prerequisite: CS 1103 or permission from the instructor. (Fall, Spring)

 

 

 

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02/27/2007