Credit Course Schedules

Students use application software such as Microsoft Office to study word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and presentation software. The integration and practical application of these topics is stressed throughout the course. Students will spend a substantial amount of out-of-class time working on computer projects. Corequisite: any developmental MAT course or eligibility for any college-level MAT course. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

This course covers the fundamentals of computer problem solving and programming. Topics include: program development process, differences between the object-oriented, structured, and functional programming methodologies, phases of language translation (compiling, interpreting, linking, (executing), and error conditions associated with each phase, primitive data types, memory representation, variables, expressions, assignment, fundamental programming constructs (sequence, selection, iteration), algorithms for solving simple problems, tracing execution, subprograms/functions/methods, parameter passing, secure coding techniques (criteria for selection of a specific type and use, input data validation), and professional behavior in response to ethical issues inherent in computing. Corequisite: MAT 0550 or eligibility for any college-level MAT course. J fall, spring; C fall; Online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to information technology focusing on essential aspects such as operating systems, networking, cybersecurity, hardware and mobile devices. Students will explore core IT activities, key career roles, and implement practical skills including assembling and maintaining computer equipment, troubleshooting hardware and software issues and implementing basic security practices. The course also introduces virtualization, cloud computing, and scripting essentials. No requisites. J fall, spring; Online fall, spring; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will explore topics in computer networking including networking design and architecture, data transmission, standards, and protocols. Local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN) will be studied along with the technologies that support the Internet. Upon course completion, students will demonstrate knowledge of these topics and have the ability to work with these concepts. Students will have some hands-on experience in this course. Prerequisite/Corequisite: CSC 1570. J fall, spring; C spring; Online fall. Institutional Course Syllabus