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Computer Science Courses(CSC)
Undergraduate Courses
CSC 105 Introduction to Computers
(COM)..........................................3
Overview of computer
applications with emphasis on word processing, spreadsheets,
database, presentation tools and internet-based applications.
CSC 110 Introduction to Ethical/Legal Issues of Information
Technology
.............................................................................................3
This
course explores key social, cultural, legal,
ethical and policy issues associated with the use of
technology in modern society. The course will focus on the
sociological features of technology, influences on society and
culture, the legal and ethical issues of various
technological-based activities, and the current status of
policies governing technology use in our global society.
CSC 112 Principles of Internet Applications
...........................................3
This
course provides students with a conceptual and practical
understanding in the effective and critical use of the Web and
other Internet services through the application of problem-based
activities. Includes a general grounding in
interacting with the Internet, using e-mail, news and
webresources, basic HTML, as well as
social and security issues.
CSC 130 Visual Basic Programming
(COM)...........................................3
Fundamentals of
programming using Visual Basic.
Focus on problem solving, visual design, and programming
concepts. Topics include sequence, selection, repetition,
procedures, and functions.
CSC 150 Computer Science I
(COM).......................................................3
An introduction to
computer programming.
Focus on problem solving, algorithm development, design, and
programming concepts. Topics include sequence, selection,
repetition, functions, and arrays.
CSC 205 Advanced Computer Applications
(COM)...............................3
This
course covers advanced topics in word processing and spreadsheet
applications such as macros, advanced functions, graphics,
merging, linking, and transferring data. The course emphasizes
the efficient use of software packages. Operating
systems/environment topics are also addressed. P, CSC 105.
CSC 213 Introduction to Programming
W/Fortran ..............................3
FORTRAN programming for
engineering and computer science majors.
P, MATH 115.
CSC 218 Introduction to C/C++/Unix
for Engineers..............................3
This
is an introductory course on the topics of structured
programming using C/C++. Topics covered will be top-down design,
step-wise refinement, functions, and decisions statements,
loops, arrays, pointers, dynamic allocation of memory, use of
external files, character strings, macros, introduction to
objects and structures.
CSC 241 Computer
Logic..........................................................................3
An
introduction to computer operating principles, computer based
number systems, and Boolean logic gates. A more advanced study
of Boolean logic and Boolean algebra. An
introduction to simplifying Boolean functions using Boolean
algebra and other simplification techniques.
An introduction to computer logic design and
analysis. P, CSC 150.
CSC 250 Computer Science II
(COM).....................................................3
Problem solving,
algorithm design, standards of program style, debugging and
testing.
Extension of the control structures and data structures of the
high-level language introduced in CSC 150.
Elementary data structures and basic algorithms that include
sorting and searching. Topics include more advanced
treatment of functions, data types such as arrays and
structures, and files. P, CSC 150.
CSC 291 Independent Study (COM)
....................................................1-5
CSC 292 Topics (COM)
..........................................................................1-5
CSC 294
Internship.................................................................................1-6
CSC 300 Data Structures (COM)
.............................................................3
Asystematic
study of data structures and the accompanying algorithms used in
computing problems; structure and use of storage; methods of
representing data; techniques for implementing data structures;
linear lists; stacks; queue; trees and tree traversal; linked
lists; and other structures. P, CSC 250.
CSC 303 Ethical and Security Issues in Computing
(G)........................3
This
course will cover the code of ethics adopted by the major
computer science societies and the consequences of violating the
code. Laws affecting computer and information processing as well
as the varied interpretations of those laws will be covered. It
also provides students with a fundamental knowledge of computer
security including security terminology, software and hardware
vulnerabilities, and encryption.
CSC 314 Assembly Language
(COM) ......................................................3
A thorough introduction
to assembly language programming and processor architecture.
A study of low-level programming techniques,
and the layout of a typical computer. The student will
gain insight into the memory layout, registers run-time stack,
and global data segment of a running program. P, CSC 250.
CSC 317 Computer Organization and
Architecture (COM) .................3
A course in computer
organization with emphasis on the hierarchical structure of
computer systems.
Covers such topics as: components of computer systems and their
configuration, design of basic digital circuits, the
microprogram level, the conventional
machine level, the operating system level, assembly language,
address modes, interpreters/translators, computer arithmetic.
P, CSC 241.
CSC 325 Management Information Systems (COM)
.............................3
Introduction to the application of information technology in
organizations, roles of managers and staff professionals in
developing and using information systems with current and future
technology.
CSC 330 Cobol I
(COM)............................................................................3
Introduction to structured COBOL programming: input, output, and
reformatting; arithmetic program design; report writing;
intrinsic functions; conditional branching; condition-names;
iteration; control breaks; program maintenance; validity
checking; and interactive programming. P,
CSC 150 or CSC 213.
CSC 331 Cobol II
(COM)..........................................................................3
Advanced structured COBOL
programming with arrays; table look-ups; subprograms; sequential
file processing; sorting and merging; indexed file processing;
text manipulations; debugging; and on-line applications.
P, CSC 330.
CSC 346 Object Oriented Programming (COM)
...................................3
The
study of object oriented methodologies using a modern language
such as C++ or Java. Advanced data structures, I/O and file
management will be implemented using polymorphism, inheritance,
overloading and encapsulation. P, CSC 300.
CSC 354 Introduction to Systems
Programming ...................................3
The
study of macros, subroutines, subroutine linkage, conditional
assembly, input-output, interrupt processing, assemblers,
loaders and linkers. P, CSC 300, CSC 314.
CSC 391 Independent Study (COM)
....................................................1-5
CSC 392 Topics (COM)
..........................................................................1-5
CSC 445 Introduction to Theory of
Computation (COM).....................3
Introduction to a series of models for computation and their
relationship to formal languages that are
useful in the definition of programming languages along with a
look at the theoretical limits of computers. Topics include
finite and pushdown automata, Turing machines, grammars,
decidability and computational complexity. P, CSC 250, MATH 253,
MATH 316.
CSC 446 Compiler Construction
..............................................................3
Structure of algorithmic,
conversational, list processing and string manipulation
languages.
Concepts and facilities of programming
languages; structure of compilers, introduction to formal
languages and parsing. P, CSC 300, CSC 445.
CSC 456 Operating Systems
(COM)........................................................3
A
study of the functions and structures associated with operating
systems with respect to process management, memory management,
auxiliary storage management, and processor management. Topics
include concurrent and distributed computing, deadlock, real and
virtual memory, job and processor scheduling, security
and protection. P, CSC 300, CSC 314.
CSC 461 Programming Languages
(COM).............................................3
This
course consists of two parts. The first part introduces how
programming languages are designed, including an introduction to
the concepts of parsing and compiling. Issues related to
implementation such as type checking, binding, and memory
management are discussed. Secondly, the course will survey the
spectrum of programming languages paradigms, including
traditional imperative, object oriented, functional, and logic
languages. P, CSC 300.
CSC 470 Software
Engineering (COM)
...................................................3
An
introduction to the software engineering process, including
lifecycle phases, problem analysis, specification, project
estimation and resource estimations, design, implementation,
testing/maintenance, and project management. In particular,
software validation and verification as well as scheduling and
schedule assessment techniques will be discussed. P, CSC 300.
CSC 480 Methods of Teaching Computer
Science..................................3
The
principles, methods and theories in teaching computer science
subjects to secondary school students will be studied. P, CSC
300.
CSC 481 Systems Analysis
(COM)
...........................................................3
Systems analysis covers concepts, skills, methodologies,
techniques, tools and perspectives essential for systems
analysts to successfully design information systems. Topics
include requirements specifications, object-oriented analysis
and design using the unified modeling language and project
management.
CSC 484 Database Management Systems (COM)
..................................3
The study of formalized
database design.
This course will focus on relational model design and the use of
SQL. Students will use a modern relational database to implement
designs and learn the basics of data management. P, CSC 300.
CSC 485 Software
Engineering II (AW)
..................................................3
The
course is designed to illustrate the principles discussed in CSC
470. The students will be team leaders on a project that
involves the system analysis, design, integration, testing, and
maintenance of a large, real world software system. The students
will also document the process of the real world software
development. P, CSC 470.
CSC 490 Seminar
(COM).......................................................................1-3
CSC 491 Independent Study (COM)
....................................................1-4
CSC 494 Internship (COM)
...................................................................1-8
CSC 496 Field Experience (COM)
........................................................1-3
CSC 497 Cooperative Education
..........................................................1-6
CSC 498 Undergraduate
Research/Scholarship (COM).....................1-6
Dual Listed Courses
CSC 422-522 GUI Programming
(COM).................................................3
This
course is event-driven graphical user interface (GUI)
programming will cover topics such as C++ programming for
Windows.
CSC 433-533 Computer Graphics
(COM)...............................................3
Graphical programming
concepts.
Display media and device characteristics.
Point, line, and circle plotting.
Coordinating systems and transformations.
Polygon clipping and filling.
Spline
methods, hidden surface elimination, and shading. P, CSC
300, MATH 225.
CSC 447-547 Artificial Intelligence
(COM).............................................3
Concepts in Artificial intelligence: programming in languages
such as Prolog or LISP; knowledge representation; search
algorithms. P, CSC 250.
CSC 474-574 Computer
Networks............................................................3
Analysis of current and future computer networks with emphasis
on the OSI model. Local and wide area
networks. TCP/IP, SNA, token ring,
ethernet and other common networks will be covered.
Protocol and interfaces within and across networks including the
OSI layers, routers, bridges and gateway. P, CSC 300.
CSC 492-592 Topics
(COM)...................................................................1-5
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